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Kennedy Center's attempt to put Trump's name on building blocked again by judge

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Trump disses ‘hostile and conflicted’ judge who blocked Kennedy Center renaming

President Trump on Tuesday slammed the federal judge who blocked his administration’s latest effort to add his name to the Kennedy Center. The president, who has repeatedly criticized judges who rule against his administration, called U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper a “very hostile and conflicted Judge” shortly after the Obama appointee released his opinion in…

Sep 15, 2026

The HillCenter

Judge blocks new Trump inscription on Kennedy Center

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Kennedy Center’s latest attempt to inscribe President Trump’s name back on building — and to rename the campus after him. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the Kennedy Center board cannot move forward with the plans without “Congress’s blessing,” finding that an August vote on the renaming…

Sep 15, 2026

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Kennedy Center's attempt to put Trump's name on building blocked again by judge

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Kennedy Center's latest attempt to put President Trump's name on the performing arts center violated his earlier order blocking its renaming . The big picture: The order came just before the Kennedy Center's board, now composed of Trump loyalists, is set to weigh shutting down the building for renovations that members argue must include Trump being "appropriately recognized" on the structure. What he's saying: While Trump allies have argued the latest attem

Sep 15, 2026

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