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Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure

A federal judge ruled President Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked renovations, calling the board's vote "ill-informed." Trump responded by withdrawing his renovation plans and returning control to Congress. The judge ordered Trump's name removed from the building and official materials within two weeks.

The Economic Times

Trump Legacy Denied: Judge Mandates Name Removed From Kennedy Center to Honour JFK Alone

A federal court has blocked the rebranding of the Kennedy Center, ordering the removal of Trump's name. The decision upholds the site's original dedication to President Kennedy.

International Business Times UK

Court orders Trump's name stripped from Kennedy Center

Only the US Congress can rename the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a judge has ruled, saying any references to Donald Trump must be removed.

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Why can't Trump add his name to the Kennedy Center or close it for renovations? Here's what Judge Christopher Cooper said

Kennedy Center ruling explained: A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from renaming the Kennedy Center to the Trump Kennedy Center. The judge ruled that only Congress has the authority to change the cultural institution's name. Plans to close the Kennedy Center for renovations were also temporarily halted.

The Economic Times

Judge orders removal of Donald Trump's name from Kennedy Center, blocks closure plan; US president blasts ruling

A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to remove President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. The court ruled that renaming the Washington institution, a memorial to John F. Kennedy, requires congressional approval. The judge mandated the removal of all Trump signage and references within two weeks, following…

The Times of India

US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center

Judge rules that Washington DC performing arts venue cannot be renamed without an act of Congress

The Guardian - US

Judge blocks moves to add Trump to Kennedy Center name

A federal judge in Washington on Friday blocked the Trump administration’s moves to rename the Kennedy Center after President Donald Trump and close the center for two years — and gave two weeks for removal of the changed signage on the building’s façade. The opinion and order came in a…

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Photos show a media tour of the Kennedy Center ahead of renovations

The Kennedy Center is poised to undergo major renovations, with President Donald Trump calling it “tired, broken, and dilapidated.” Matt Floca, the new executive director, led journalists through the building on Wednesday, highlighting water damage and outdated equipment. Repairs are expected to take two years, with Congress providing $257 million…

The Independent UK

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

The Kennedy Center is poised to undergo major renovations, with President Donald Trump calling it “tired, broken, and dilapidated.”

The Independent UK

Trump’s Kennedy Center chief threatened to rename Israel room unless more donors came forward – at event to mark October 7: report

The message ‘struck many of us in the room as inappropriate,’ a former Kennedy Center curator wrote

The Independent UK

The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation

The Kennedy Center's new president, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs

The Independent UK

Bill Maher says he ‘respects’ Trump for attempting to block his Kennedy Center honor

Maher is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in June after the White House reversed its decision to block the award

The Independent UK

‘Break your silence’: Jane Fonda leads rally against Trump crackdown on arts and media

Actor outside Kennedy Center urges Americans to ‘stand tall against authoritarianism’ and resist free-speech threats

The Guardian - US

Musician who canceled Kennedy Center holiday performance asks for suit to be dismissed

Musician Chuck Redd is asking a judge to throw out the Kennedy Center’s lawsuit over his canceled Christmas Eve show, saying he never had to perform

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White House U-turns on ‘fake news’ denial that Bill Maher will get Kennedy Center award – but insists it was ‘right at the time’

The comedian will receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in a ceremony to be aired on Netflix in June

The Independent UK

Bill Maher will win the Kennedy Center's Mark Twain humor prize following White House denial

The Kennedy Center says Bill Maher will win the prestigious Mark Twain humor prize

International Business Times UK

Kennedy Center Closing for Two Years After Trump Board Votes Unanimously for $257M Renovation

Experts warn that the Kennedy Center's $257 million, Trump-approved renovation may have lasting impacts on Washington's arts scene during its two-year closure.

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center to close for two years with venue set for $200m refurbishment

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The Guardian - US

Kennedy Center board votes to close for two years during renovations

Trustees approve Trump’s $257m ‘revitalization project’ to remake DC arts institution that president has taken over

The Guardian - US

Trump announces Ric Grenell departure as Kennedy Center head

President thanks Grenell for ‘outstanding work’ and says Matt Floca, vice-president of operations, will take over

The Independent UK

Trump’s Kennedy Center chief to step down ahead of two-year closure for renovations

Matt Floca, the Kennedy Center's vice president of facilities operations, will take over as president

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the Wallis

National Symphony Orchestra director Jean Davidson has left the Kennedy Center to lead the Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles, as turmoil grows under President Donald Trump’s control

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center Honors will continue despite closure – but now with Trump’s name on

Revelation comes after president’s name was added to the cultural memorial to JFK, who was assassinated in 1963

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center performance canceled after ‘targeted attack’ on outdoor ice rink

A ‘toxic chemical’ was spread across the ice, officials say

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center head warns staff of cuts and 'skeletal' staffing during renovation closure

The Kennedy Center is warning staff that a planned two-year renovation shutdown will lead to job cuts and “skeletal teams.”

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