Judge blocks plan to return Trump's name to the Kennedy Center
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- NZ Herald World·13h agoTrump spotted looking at plans to tear down Kennedy Centre
The President has said the Washinton venue is at risk of demolition without his support.
Read at NZ Herald World → - Irish Independent·1d agoPut my name on Kennedy Centre or $257m renovation is off, says Donald Trump
District court judge ruled president’s name could not be added to the building’s facade without express approval from Congress
Read at Irish Independent → - ABC News Top·1d agoTrump says Kennedy Center could be 'ripped down' if he doesn't get 'recognition'
The president's comments come after a federal judge on Tuesday blocked the performing arts center's board from adding a tribute to Trump on the building or site.
Read at ABC News Top → - Deadline Hollywood·1d agoHouse Lawmaker Requests Emergency Court Hearing After Kennedy Center Closure
After fencing went up around the Kennedy Center and the main building was closed to the public, a House lawmaker on Thursday called for an emergency hearing, warning that the shutdown violates a judge’s order. The board, dominated by allies of President Donald Trump, voted…
Read at Deadline Hollywood → - Irish Examiner World·1d agoFencing goes up around Kennedy Centre amid closure row
Fencing has gone up around the main Kennedy Centre building, a day after the Trump-aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts facility
Read at Irish Examiner World → - Financial Times·2d agoTrump says Kennedy Center renovation depends on whether his name is on it
President’s vow comes after a federal judge rejects effort to rename building
Read at Financial Times → - Al Jazeera·2d agoKennedy Center closes amid financial crisis and Trump name dispute
The president said renovations would not move forward unless his name was added to the building.
Read at Al Jazeera → - Forbes Business·2d agoTrump Says Kennedy Center Renovations Won’t Happen Unless Court Lets It Inscribe His Name
A federal judge ruled Tuesday the Kennedy Center “cannot install memorials for President Trump or anyone or anything else” without congressional approval.
Read at Forbes Business → - CBC Top Stories·2d agoKennedy Center board votes to close after judge again blocks efforts to add Trump name to it
The board of the Kennedy Center voted on Tuesday to close over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump's name on the iconic performing arts venue, the president confirmed on social media Tuesday.
Read at CBC Top Stories → - NPR News Now·2d agoJudge blocks plan to return Trump's name to the Kennedy Center
The judge ruled that the arts center's board may not put Trump's name back up on the building, saying such a change needs Congressional approval.
Read at NPR News Now → - NPR Politics·2d agoKennedy Center board votes to close it, as judge again keeps Trump's name off
The board's vote to shutter the historic arts center came amid concerns about financial, structural problems.
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