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A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., rejecting a bid to block an earlier order.

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Who
President Donald Trump, Judge Christopher Cooper, Rep. Joyce Beatty
What
A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., rejecting a bid to block an earlier order.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:16:44 GMT · 4h 25m ago
Where
Washington, D.C. ·
Why
The judge rejected a last-minute request from the Trump administration to suspend an earlier ruling that mandated the removal of Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.
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This ruling upholds a previous decision that the Kennedy Center's name cannot be unilaterally changed by its board, reinforcing Congress's authority over the landmark's official name. The impact could be an increased focus on the role of Congress in naming national landmarks.

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