In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump says the prisoner exchange with Russia that included American Mark Fogel could be an 'important part' in ending the war in Ukraine, eight government watchdogs are suing the president for abruptly firing them last month and the Kennedy Center's new board of trustees made Trump its chairman and fired the institution's famed president Deborah Rutter.

Rubenstein posted on social media Thursday after the center’s longtime president, Deborah F. Rutter, was fired from her position.

The president announced last week major overhauls that included naming himself the new chairman of the cultural center.

"Grey's Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes and musician Ben Folds have resigned from their Kennedy Center roles. Meanwhile, Issa Rae canceled an event.

The shake-up has led to major artists resigning from their positions and canceling their upcoming performances.