Comedian Bill Maher wins Twain humor prize as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval

WASHINGTON (AP) — Comedian Bill Maher is being awarded the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The ceremony is happening at the Kennedy Center, which has been embroiled in controversy. President Donald Trump, who reshaped the center's leadership, did not attend. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was the most prominent administration member present. The event comes amid legal battles over Trump's influence on the center. Maher and Trump have had a contentious relationship, highlighted by a past lawsuit. The ceremony, featuring celebrities like Woody Harrelson and Jay Leno, will air on Netflix on July 21.

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