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A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name still must come off the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., rejecting a last-minute attempt to block a previous 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 still must come off the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., rejecting a last-minute attempt to block a previous order.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:16:44 GMT · 4h 29m ago
Where
Washington, D.C., United States ·
Why
The ruling came after the Trump administration asked Judge Cooper to suspend his May 29 ruling to allow an appeals court to consider the case.
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This judicial decision mandates the removal of President Trump's name from a prominent cultural institution, signaling a continuation of a legal dispute over the center's renaming. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals may still review the case.

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    A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name must still be removed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
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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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