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Washington National Opera sues, says Kennedy Center owes it $17M
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Washington National Opera sues, says Kennedy Center owes it $17M

The Hill · Jun 12, 2026, 2:48 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

The Washington National Opera (WNO) filed a lawsuit on Thursday, alleging that the Kennedy Center failed to return over $17 million in donations made to the organization after their split earlier this year. The WNO cited the Kennedy Center’s position as a federally chartered entity and membership in

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