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

Washington, D.C.

Who
President Donald Trump, Judge Christopher Cooper, Rep. Joyce Beatty
What
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump's name must still be removed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., rejecting a last-minute attempt to block an earlier order.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:16:44 GMT · 3h 15m ago
Where
Washington, D.C. ·
Why
Judge Cooper denied the Trump administration's request to suspend his May 29 ruling as an appeals court considers the case.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This ruling upholds an earlier decision that the Kennedy Center's name, established by Congress, cannot be unilaterally changed, potentially setting a precedent for similar public landmarks. The current administration considers this a loss.

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