A board member at the Kennedy Center has asked a judge to issue an order preventing Donald Trump from naming the iconic D.C. arts venue after himself, sparking outrage. Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty filed a motion in D.C. District Court, insisting that Congress intended for the center to remain solely a memorial to President John F. Kennedy. The motion cites the 1964 law that named the center and designated it the “sole memorial” to him, arguing that renaming it without congressional authorization undermines its purpose. Beatty also seeks to block a planned two-year closure for renovations, claiming both acts represent a breach of fiduciary duty to preserve the center as a memorial to John F. Kennedy and no one else.
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Tatiana Schlossberg, environmental journalist and granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy, has passed away at the age of 35, as announced by her family. Her death followed a recent diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia with a rare genetic mutation, which she detailed in an essay for The New Yorker after discovering the cancer shortly after giving birth. Schlossberg, also an author, previously wrote about science and climate for The New York Times and penned the book “Inconspicuous Consumption.” She leaves behind her husband and young children, as well as a family legacy that includes prominent figures in American politics.
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Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, announced she has terminal cancer on the anniversary of his assassination and criticized the policies of her relative, US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She expressed concerns that his stances, particularly his views on vaccines, could negatively impact cancer patients. Schlossberg, diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, has undergone multiple treatments and clinical trials, sharing that her doctor’s prognosis suggests she may only live for a year. Her essay also reflects on her fears for her children and the emotional toll of her diagnosis on her family.
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In a recent essay published in *The New Yorker*, John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, disclosed her terminal cancer diagnosis at the age of 34, revealing she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Schlossberg, an environmental journalist, detailed her experiences with chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and clinical trials, during which her doctor estimated she might have about a year to live. She also expressed criticism of policies supported by her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., impacting cancer research. The essay, published on the anniversary of her grandfather’s assassination, delves into her fears and sadness surrounding her diagnosis.
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