Judge Considers Kennedy Center Board's Push to Put Trump's Name Back on Building

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A federal judge questioned the urgency behind the Kennedy Center board's recent resolution to add President Trump's name back onto the building's facade and grounds.
Lawyers for Rep. Joyce Beatty argue the board's actions are a direct defiance of a previous court order that barred the closure of the center and the removal of Trump's name.
The Justice Department claims the board's efforts are tied to fundraising needs amid the center's alleged structural and financial problems, warning of potential demolition if renovations are not possible.
The judge previously ruled that only Congress has the authority to change the Kennedy Center's name and memorialize individuals other than John F. Kennedy on its facade.
The case is ongoing, with the judge also considering whether he still has jurisdiction after the Trump administration appealed his earlier decision.

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