America's most deliberately irritating comedian was honored as a court fight over Trump's name — literally covered up — left the venue's future unresolved.

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.

Bill Maher has accepted the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Comedian Bill Maher is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center

Several comedians, including Mark Twain Prize awardee Bill Maher, mocked the president and cracked jokes about the tarp covering the Kennedy Center front signage.

Comedian and Trump critic Bill Maher on Sunday received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Washington institution that is…

Whitney Cummings, Louis C.K., Woody Harrelson, Arianna Huffington, Stephen A. Smith, and Jay Leno were on hand to pay tribute to the veteran comedian and host of 'Real Time.'

Comedian Bill Maher is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center

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Punchlines on president’s thwarted bid to have building named after him come thick and fast at Washington DC gala

Comedian Bill Maher received the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center, which faces legal challenges tied to President Trump's proposed reforms.

The comedian weighed the alternative to being bashed by the president before he was honored at the Kennedy Center.

America's most deliberately irritating comedian was honored as a court fight over Trump's name — literally covered up — left the venue's future unresolved.

The Mark Twain Prize ceremony illustrated the perils of a president making everything about himself.

Bill Maher received the Kennedy Center’s Mark Train Prize on Sunday in a light-hearted ceremony that reflected the drama surrounding the institution.

Comedian Whitney Cummings came in hot during Sunday's ceremony celebrating the annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.