Bill Maher's Kennedy Center Moment

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Bill Maher’s about to take the stage at the Kennedy Center gala to accept the Mark Twain Prize — a big deal for comedy and commentary — as the institution behind him grapples with legal chaos over Trump’s name being removed from its facade. With a tarp now covering the spot, and leadership upheaval swirling, the evening promises plenty of material. Maher’s own history with Trump — from a $5 million lawsuit over a bet to a dinner both remember differently — adds spicy fuel to the fire. And despite White House pushback, the ceremony’s on — a rare moment of bipartisan comedy amid political…