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Broadway Show Bows Out Amid Trump-Hayden Controversy

5/10/2025

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The Broadway show "Dead Outlaw" has pulled its performance at the Library of Congress following President Trump's dismissal of Dr. Carla Hayden, the dedicated Librarian of Congress. Senators voiced their disapproval, highlighting Hayden's passion for equal access to knowledge. Meanwhile, the arts community's tension with Trump escalates, as "Les Misérables" performers prepare to stage a boycott during his visit.

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The Broadway show "Dead Outlaw" has pulled its performance at the Library of Congress following President Trump's dismissal of Dr. Carla Hayden, the dedicated Librarian of Congress. Senators voiced their disapproval, highlighting Hayden's passion for equal access to knowledge. Meanwhile, the arts community's tension with Trump escalates, as "Les Misérables" performers prepare to stage a boycott during his visit.