Bill Maher Gets Mark Twain Prize Amid Kennedy Center Drama

Bill Maher is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor this Sunday — a fitting honor for a comedian whose sharp, politically charged humor has defined his career, especially on his early show “Politically Incorrect.” The ceremony arrives amid swirling drama at the Kennedy Center, where a legal battle over renaming the institution after President Trump is still ongoing, with a judge set to review updates next month. Maher and Trump have a long history, including a 2013 lawsuit over a bet and a recent public spat after a dinner meeting — making this gala ripe for comedy. Despite initial White House pushback, the event is moving forward, turning legal chaos into potential punchlines. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/329f0bd31198c22b