The president solidified his grip on the performing arts complex as the center’s longtime president, Deborah F. Rutter, was fired, two officials at the center said.

President Trump is changing the composition of the Kennedy Center's board — and wants to change the types of performances the center shows.

President Donald Trump said Monday he is naming Ric Grenell, a longtime confidant already serving in multiple administration positions, to lead the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on a temporary basis after declaring himself the institution’s chairman late last week.