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A judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to President Trump from the Kennedy Center building and operations.
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Who
President Trump, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, Kennedy Center leadership, workers, dozens of people
What
A judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to President Trump from the Kennedy Center building and operations.
When
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:53:58 GMT · 6h 14m ago
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Why
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that only Congress could make changes to the Kennedy Center's name and also blocked the administration from closing the venue for renovations.
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The performing arts venue is proceeding with the removal of former President Trump's name. This decision also impacts the planned two-year renovation of the building, which the judge blocked.
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- U.S. Domestic6h 14m agoA judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to President Trump from the Kennedy Center building, and an appeal was also rebuffed Friday evening.Open article
- U.S. Domestic6h 14m agoA judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to President Trump from the building, and an appeal was also rebuffed Friday evening.Open article
- U.S. Domestic6h 14m agoA judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to President Trump from the Kennedy Center, and the institution's subsequent appeal was also rebuffed.Open article
- U.S. Domestic6h 14m agoA judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to President Trump from the Kennedy Center building, and an appeal was also rebuffed Friday evening.Open article
- U.S. Domestic6h 14m agoA judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to President Trump from the Kennedy Center building, and an appeal was also rebuffed Friday evening.Open article