Comedian Bill Maher received the Mark Twain Prize Sunday night at the troubled Kennedy Center, where a tarp continues to cover the forced removal of President Trump's name.
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Comedian Bill Maher receives Mark Twain Prize amid Kennedy Center turmoil
Comedian Bill Maher received the Mark Twain Prize Sunday night at the troubled Kennedy Center, where a tarp continues to cover the forced removal of President Trump's name.
Published June 29, 2026, 8:40 AM
Updated June 29, 2026, 9:23 AM334
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