The Guardian World · Aug 14, 2026

Donald Trump to give speech on crime and safety during New York visit – US politics live

The battle over the Kennedy Center’s future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump ’s allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order. White ⁠House deputy ⁠national ⁠security adviser Andy ​Baker is ⁠leaving the Trump ⁠administration ​in ‌the coming ‌weeks, Axios ‌reported on Friday.