Rep. Joyce Beatty
Coverage of Rep. Joyce Beatty in the Nexus archive.
- Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump cannot add his name to the Kennedy Center, stating its name is legally reserved for John F. Kennedy. The judge ordered the removal of all references to 'Trump' in the center's name within 14 days and temporarily blocked a planned two-year renovation. The Kennedy Center announced it will appeal the decision.
- Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center, judge orders
A U.S. district judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, ruling the board overstepped by unilaterally renaming it. The decision halted the center's scheduled closure for renovations and followed Trump's replacement of board members with allies.
- Cultural groups ask federal judge to halt Trump's renovations of Kennedy Center
Cultural and historic preservation groups have petitioned U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper to block President Donald Trump's renovations of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing concerns over ignored preservation rules. Trump replaced the center's leadership with a board of allies, renamed the building to include his name, and plans a $257 million renovation starting July 6, which opponents argue could alter the historic structure's integrity.
- Cultural groups ask federal judge to halt Trump's renovations of Kennedy Center
Cultural and historic preservation groups are urging a federal judge to block President Trump's renovations at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, citing concerns over violations of preservation rules. Trump's administration and the center's board, which he restructured, argue the renovations are necessary and legally justified, while opponents highlight Trump's influence over the board and alterations to the building's name.