A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center, a holiday tradition dating back more than 20 years, has been canceled. The show's host, musician Chuck Redd, says that he called off the performance in the wake of the White House announcing last week that President Trump's name would be added to the facility.

The president will participate in NORAD Santa Claus calls during a working holiday visit in Palm Beach that has been newsworthy.

Stay up to date with live coverage of the Trump administration and national politics Wednesday as President Trump wishes Americans a Merry Christmas on Christmas Eve just days after declaring the

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All executive departments and agencies of the federal government will be closed on Christmas Eve. The federal government will be closed on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, as well as the day after Christmas, Dec. 26, President Donald Trump declared recently through an executive order on Thursday.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 federal holidays for this year.

From grocery chains to stores and restaurants, most businesses, are open today on Christmas Eve 2024. If you're looking to buy a last-minute present, stock up on food and groceries, dine out or visit a pharmacy,