# block kennedy center (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover block kennedy center. Page: Feed: --- ## [Trump will kick off the IndyCar race in the Beast before cars zoom through Washington's streets](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/23/trump-will-kick-off-the-indycar-race-in-the-beast-before-cars-zoom-through-washingtons-streets/) _2026-08-23 · Michelle L. Price, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ For once, things will be moving quickly in bureaucratic Washington, D.C., when the nation’s capital hosts an IndyCar race through its streets. ## [Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former US senator from Kansas, dies at 94](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/22/nancy-kassebaum-baker-former-us-senator-from-kansas-dies-at-94/) _2026-08-22 · John Hanna, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas has died. ## [Trump urges court to reject BBC's bid to secure records from his family in defamation case](https://www.news4jax.com/business/2026/08/22/trump-urges-court-to-reject-bbcs-bid-to-secure-records-from-his-family-in-defamation-case/) _2026-08-22 · Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ President Donald Trump has urged a federal judge to reject the BBC’s request for the court’s help in securing testimony and documents from three members of the president’s family in response to his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster. ## [A trade war between Canada and the US deepens rupture in what had been a close and durable alliance](https://www.news4jax.com/business/2026/08/22/a-trade-war-between-canada-and-the-us-deepens-rupture-in-what-had-been-a-close-and-durable-alliance/) _2026-08-22 · Rob Gillies, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ Canada and the United States have long had one of the world's closest and most durable alliances. ## [This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/22/this-rare-nebraska-district-backed-harris-but-sent-a-republican-to-congress-can-democrats-win-here/) _2026-08-22 · Will Weissert, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ Just eight of 435 congressional districts backed a Republican in their House race and Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. ## [Inside Trump's remake of the White House Rose Garden. First a stone patio, then statues](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/22/inside-trumps-remake-of-the-white-house-rose-garden-first-a-stone-patio-then-statues/) _2026-08-22 · Darlene Superville, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ President Donald Trump has transformed the White House Rose Garden by adding statues of America’s founders. ## [US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products](https://www.news4jax.com/business/2026/08/22/us-is-set-to-impose-50-tariffs-on-20-billion-worth-of-canadian-products/) _2026-08-22 · Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ The United States is imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in already tense relations between the historic allies. ## [Trump threatens lawsuit against nonprofit that questioned whether National Guard plan lessened crime](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/21/trump-threatens-lawsuit-against-nonprofit-that-questioned-whether-national-guard-plan-lessened-crime/) _2026-08-21 · Gary Fields, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ President Donald Trump is threatening to sue a left-leaning think tank unless it retracts a report that said his National Guard deployments to various cities did not reduce crime as he said. ## [More troops are reporting unwanted sexual contact, but numbers still fall, Pentagon says](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/21/more-troops-are-reporting-unwanted-sexual-contact-but-numbers-still-fall-pentagon-says/) _2026-08-21 · Ben Finley And Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ A new Pentagon report says that more U.S. troops are reporting unwanted sexual contact to authorities. ## [Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes leadership after editor, reporter oppose military interference](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/21/stars-and-stripes-editor-says-he-has-been-fired-for-insubordination-after-doing-interview/) _2026-08-21 · Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ The editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes says the Pentagon has fired him as well as its publisher and a reporter. ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BZk5crYIuOFe) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Supreme Court's chief justice allows work on Trump’s $400M White House ballroom to continue for now](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/21/supreme-courts-chief-justice-allows-work-on-trumps-400m-white-house-ballroom-to-continue-for-now/) _2026-08-21 · Lindsay Whitehurst And Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ The Supreme Court’s chief justice is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project for now. ## [Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, dies at 92](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/21/philanthropist-nancy-kissinger-wife-of-former-secretary-of-state-henry-kissinger-dies-at-92/) _2026-08-21 · Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, the wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died. ## [MAHA activists urge Trump against promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centers](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/21/maha-activists-criticize-trump-for-promoting-coal-to-power-energy-hungry-ai-data-centers/) _2026-08-21 · Ali Swenson, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ Nearly 200 activists in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s “Make America Healthy Again” movement are criticizing President Donald Trump's promotion of coal to power artificial intelligence data centers. ## [Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but ranchers and some Republicans are already balking](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/21/president-donald-trump-announces-plan-to-lower-beef-prices-but-some-republicans-are-already-balking/) _2026-08-21 · Seung Min Kim And Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ President Donald Trump has announced his administration will temporarily allow more beef imports into the U.S. without triggering higher tariffs. ## [Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/21/enrollment-in-snap-grocery-aid-is-dropping-faster-than-expected/) _2026-08-21 · Geoff Mulvihill And Mikella Schuettler, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ The number of people receiving SNAP food aid has fallen more than 13% in a year as changes to the biggest U.S. food aid program start to kick in. ## [The Latest: Supreme Court chief justice allows White House ballroom renovation to continue for now](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/21/the-latest-trump-warns-of-economic-d-day-against-iran-days-before-6-month-mark-of-war/) _2026-08-21 · Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump’s $400 million ballroom project for now. ## [Cuba says US sanctions are blocking its efforts to open the economy to private investment](https://www.news4jax.com/business/2026/08/21/cuba-says-us-sanctions-are-blocking-its-efforts-to-open-the-economy-to-private-investment/) _2026-08-21 · Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ The United States has demanded that Cuba open up to private investment, and Cuba has passed sweeping reforms to encourage just that. ## [5 books to read this fall, from Marlon James to Joe Biden](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/21/5-books-to-read-this-fall-from-marlon-james-to-joe-biden/) _2026-08-21 · Hillel Italie, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ Notable new books for the fall season range from Emma Cline's novel about a dying man's final journey to former President Joe Biden's White House memoir. ## [President Trump to stump for Sen. Darline Graham days ahead of South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/21/president-trump-to-stump-for-sen-darline-graham-days-ahead-of-south-carolinas-gop-senate-runoff/) _2026-08-21 · Meg Kinnard, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ President Donald Trump is scheduled to travel to South Carolina to support Sen. Darline Graham, his chosen candidate to replace her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. ## [Vance will campaign at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather once worked](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/21/vance-will-campaign-at-the-ohio-steel-plant-where-his-grandfather-once-worked/) _2026-08-21 · Michelle L. Price And Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ Vice President JD Vance is returning to his hometown Friday to campaign for Republican candidates at a steel plant where his grandfather worked. ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GR8mcrB6DQCq) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [Trump warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/21/trump-warns-of-economic-d-day-against-iran-but-tehran-is-well-acquainted-with-sanctions/) _2026-08-21 · Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ The Trump administration is touting a crushing financial campaign against Iran. ## [Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump's name to building](https://www.news4jax.com/entertainment/2026/08/21/federal-court-is-asked-to-block-kennedy-center-from-returning-trumps-name-to-building/) _2026-08-21 · Steven Sloan, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ Rep. Joyce Beatty has asked a federal court to block the Kennedy Center from adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building. ## [California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/20/california-lawmaker-aisha-wahab-wins-special-election-to-succeed-eric-swalwell-in-congress/) _2026-08-20 · Sophie Austin, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ California state Sen. Aisha Wahab has secured victory in a special election to serve the rest of former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s House term, which ends in January. ## [Trump appears on former fixer-turned-enemy Michael Cohen's radio show after detente](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/20/michael-cohen-trumps-former-fixer-turned-enemy-is-hosting-the-president-on-his-radio-show/) _2026-08-20 · Michelle L. Price, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ President Donald Trump appeared on his former fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen's radio show. ## [US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island](https://www.news4jax.com/business/2026/08/20/us-ramps-up-cuba-sanctions-and-detentions-of-americans-returning-from-the-island/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Lee, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing more economic penalties on industries in the heavily sanctioned socialist country. ## [Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/20/federal-agents-seize-devices-from-ex-rep-eric-swalwell-in-sexual-misconduct-probe-ap-source-says/) _2026-08-20 · Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California. ## [The Latest: Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/08/20/the-latest-the-us-national-debt-hits-a-record-40-trillion/) _2026-08-20 · Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ Pentagon data shows more than 750 U.S. troops have been wounded during operations against Iran. ## [US carries out its first deportations under pact for Liberia to accept 1,200 non-Liberians](https://www.news4jax.com/news/world/2026/08/20/us-sends-20-deportees-to-liberia-part-of-1200-migrants-the-country-will-receive-under-new-deal/) _2026-08-20 · Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ The United States has carried out its first deportation under an agreement for Liberia to accept up to 1,200 people who are not from the African country. ## [Israel's deadly Gaza strikes cast doubt on ceasefire progress days after Kushner visit](https://www.news4jax.com/news/world/2026/08/19/israels-deadly-gaza-strikes-cast-more-doubt-on-ceasefire-progress-days-after-kushner-visit/) _2026-08-19 · Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ Deadly airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday have raised doubts about new U.S. efforts to advance a ceasefire there. ## [Israelis worry about weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans](https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/2026/07/31/israelis-worry-about-weakening-connection-with-younger-jewish-americans/) _2026-07-31 · Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press · WJXT News4JAX_ Israelis across political and religious lines are worried about the weakening connection with younger Jewish Americans. ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BMj776fKgB7u) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [Camden County voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?](https://www.news4jax.com/voters-guide/2026/04/21/camden-county-voters-whats-on-your-2026-ballot/) _2026-04-21 · WJXT News4JAX_ Georgia voters will have a chance to shape the future of their state during this election year, with an open seat for governor highlighting the races on the 2026 ballot, with the first votes to be cast for the May 19 primaries. ## [Georgia voters: What’s on your 2026 ballot?](https://www.news4jax.com/voters-guide/2026/04/21/georgia-voters-whats-on-your-2026-ballot/) _2026-04-21 · WJXT News4JAX_ Georgia voters will have a chance to shape the future of their state during this election year, with an open seat for governor highlighting the races on the 2026 ballot, with the first votes to be cast for the May 19 primaries.