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A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center from temporarily closing for renovations and ruled the board unlawfully added President Trump's name to the building and official title.
Congress has sole authority to change the Kennedy Center’s formal name, not the Center's board, confirming naming is a legislative prerogative rather than unilateral branding.
Signage bearing Trump's name was ordered removed from Kennedy Center materials within two weeks to protect branding integrity and comply with the court's ruling.

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Trump blasts a judge who ordered Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center and halted its renovations.
The court ruled the board acted illegally by adding a name other than the Kennedy Center’s official title.
The judge said only Congress can change the building’s name, under a 1964 federal law.
Trump indicated plans to arrange a full transfer of the institution to Congress for operation decisions.
The controversy follows Trump’s earlier claim the Kennedy Center would close for two years for renovations.
The ruling addressed a suit filed by U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty seeking removal of Trump’s name and halting the planned closure.
Trump claimed the center’s finances and maintenance were neglected, fueling renovations.
Trump described his administration’s past actions as reviving the center and criticized opponents.
The judge ordered the removal of Trump’s name within two weeks and blocked further closures.
The story has been covered with multiple updates as the situation develops.

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A US district judge ruled the Kennedy Center cannot be renamed to include Trump’s name without Congress, directing removal within 14 days.
The judge said the center’s statute names it for President Kennedy and only Congress can change it.
Joyce Beatty filed the lawsuit, a Kennedy Center board member and Ohio Democratic representative.
Trump had appointed himself chair of the Kennedy Center’s board in February and pursued renaming efforts.
The center planned a two-year renovation and a grand reopening after the changes.
The decision followed opposition from artists and groups canceling bookings in protest.
The Kennedy Center receives federal funding and has long enjoyed bipartisan support.
Trump’s broader plans for Washington included a victory arch and a large ballroom near the White House.
The court challenge also touched on potential changes to Smithsonian reviews.

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A Washington judge ordered the removal of Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center within 14 days.
The judge ruled that the center cannot be renamed without Congress.
The ruling was issued in a lawsuit brought by Representative Joyce Beatty.
The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The Kennedy Center’s name is tied to John F. Kennedy and cannot be changed unilaterally.
The decision adds a legal hurdle to the Trump administration’s branding plans for the venue.
The center’s signage and official materials must reflect the Kennedy Center’s established name only.
The ruling emphasizes Congress as the sole body to authorize a formal renaming.
The case was decided by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper in Washington.

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A federal judge ruled the Kennedy Center board illegally added Trump’s name and blocked the planned closure.
The judge ordered removal of Trump’s name from the façade and official materials within two weeks.
The ruling says Congress, not the board, controls the Kennedy Center’s name.
Trump announced plans to withdraw from the renovation and return control to Congress.
The judge described the board’s vote to close as ill-informed and seemingly preordained.
The ruling halts the planned two-year renovation while appeals proceed.
The Kennedy Center argued the project would restore an aging building with significant damage.
The case involved Beatty’s challenge alongside preservation groups and other lawsuits.
The decision may face further rulings as the administration pursues appeals.
The Kennedy Center has continued performances ahead of the closure, though at a slower pace.

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