Midday Briefing — June 13, 2026

Kennedy Center Action. Crews removed Trump's name from the Kennedy Center following a court ruling and a weather delay. A Kennedy Center official informed a judge that the name had been taken down from both the building and its website. Workers began the removal process after an overnight deadline. Photos show the Kennedy Center taking down the name.

White House Event. The White House hosted a UFC fight night for Trump's 80th birthday bash. This event was described as the main event at the celebration. Coverage noted the crowd drawn to Trump's unusual UFC fight night. One report also mentioned the event in the context of a "Week in Politics" that included a U.S. and Iran peace deal.

U.S.-Iran Deal. A peace deal between the U.S. and Iran is expected to be finalized soon. Pakistan's Prime Minister stated that the deal could be finalized 'in the next 24 hours.' This development was mentioned alongside the White House UFC event in broader political coverage.

AI Model Directive. Anthropic has pulled the plug on new AI models following a Trump administration directive. The company cut off access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after a government order. This action indicates federal intervention in the development and availability of certain AI technologies.