Trump to skip Kennedy Center Honors awards program

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — In a break with tradition, President Donald Trump and the first lady have decided not to participate in events for this year's Kennedy Center Honors arts awards so honorees can celebrate "without any political distraction," the White House announced Saturday.The Kennedy Center said it respected Trump's decision and the show will go on.Past presidents and first ladies traditionally host a White House reception in the hours before the Kennedy Center gala, which they would