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Trump Broke the Law When He Slapped His Name on the Kennedy Center, a Federal Judge Says

The decision is a modest but welcome victory for the rule of law.

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Trump’s Attempt to Rename the Kennedy Center Hit a Wall in Court but Congress Could Still Hand Him the Keys

A federal judge ruled that the president’s name must come off the Kennedy Center’s facade within two weeks.

The Mary Sue

President Trump Is Not Taking Losing His Kennedy Center Case Well

President Donald Trump is really upset about his latest legal battle over The Kennedy Center. Earlier today, a report went out saying that Judge Christopher Cooper ruled against the Trump administration’s illegal renaming of the national landmark. Instead of closing relatively soon for renovations and a more permanent sign on…

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Federal Judge Orders Trump's Name Removed From Kennedy Center

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper said the Kennedy Center board exceeded its authority when it added Trump's name to the institution and official materials.

International Business Times

Judge blocked Donald Trump’s Kennedy Center plans. Kennedy descendants call it ‘a great birthday gift’

“Congress gave the Kennedy Center its name, and only Congress can change it.”

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Trump vents about judge who blocked Kennedy Centre renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks

Former President Donald Trump expressed anger after a judge blocked his plans to renovate the Kennedy Centre and remove his name. Trump called the judge an 'anti Trump Hater' and suggested the centre might never reopen. He also questioned the judge's impartiality, citing his wife's legal work.

The Economic Times

Donald Trump blasts federal judge as 'an anti Trump Hater', blames wife as Kennedy Center renovation faces legal setback

U.S. President Donald Trump fumed about the Friday decision from U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper who also ordered Trump’s name removed from the center.

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Trump vents about judge who blocked the Kennedy Center renovation and fumes over his legal setbacks

President Trump reacted angrily after a judge blocked his plans for the Kennedy Center. The judge also ordered Trump's name removed from the performing arts venue. Trump called the judge an "anti Trump Hater" and suggested the center might never reopen. He also questioned the judge's impartiality, citing his wife's…

The Economic Times

Donald Trump Fury: Court Temporarily Blocks Two-Year Closure of Performing Arts Hub

A federal judge has blocked plans to rename and close the Kennedy Center, ordering Trump's name removed and emphasising congressional authority over the venue's governance.

International Business Times UK

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

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

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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Kennedy Center executive says dropping Trump’s name could cause ‘irreparable harm’

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Kennedy Center official tells judge that removing Trump’s name would make them go broke in new court filing

If Trump’s name is removed, a ‘vital fundraising connection will be severed,’ the center’s chief executive argued

Axios

Democrats admit Supreme Court ruling weakening Voting Rights Act is "devastating blow"

"This is an open invitation to every Republican state to try to redraw their maps."

The Independent UK

Democrat asks judge to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center

She wrote in a motion, ‘We are asking the court to enforce the law and reverse this illegal renaming’

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.

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The Independent UK

Lawmaker accused Trump of denying her invite to Kennedy Center meeting. The email was in her spam folder

Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty claimed she had been blocked from the meeting on March 16

The Independent UK

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

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

International Business Times UK

Trump Administration Furious As Artists Cancel NYE's Performance At Kennedy Centre Amidst Trump Renaming

A row over the Kennedy Centre's renaming to include President Trump's name has triggered New Year's Eve concert cancellations, legal challenges and sharp condemnation from the White House.

International Business Times UK

They Never Show Up,' Trump's Social Media Attacks on Kennedy Family Follow Tatiana Schlossberg's Tragic Death

Following the tragic death of Tatiana Schlossberg, President Trump launched a social media attack on the Kennedy family, sparking controversy amid their grief.

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center changed board rules so Trump’s hand-picked trustees could force through name change, report says

Current and former members said that the rule change has been a source of debate and confusion.

International Business Times UK

Trump Kennedy Center Rebrand Grows More Problematic As Ratings Tank And Musicians Flee

The Trump-led Kennedy Center rebrand faces legal battles, plummeting Honors ratings, performance cancellations, and backlash from the artistic community.

International Business Times UK

Kennedy Center Concert Canceled As More Performers Pull Out After Trump's Rebrand

The Kennedy Center cancelled its Christmas Eve concert after the venue added President Trump's name to its title, leading performers to withdraw and legal challenges over the change.

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