U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper

Rep. Joyce Beatty sued to remove President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, which a court later ordered. Beatty now claims the center is being allowed to become a 'lifeless husk' due to lack of programming, while the Kennedy Center's board considers closure options amid legal disputes.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., is covered by a tarp and scaffolding after President Donald Trump’s name was removed following a court order. The removal followed a federal appeals court upholding a judge’s ruling that blocked Trump’s attempt to rename the center and halt its operations. The center’s spokesperson stated the tarp will remain during facade maintenance.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has a tarp covering its facade after President Donald Trump’s name was removed following a court order. The removal occurred after a federal appeals court upheld a deadline to take down Trump’s name, which he had added during his efforts to control the center’s governance and programming. A spokesperson stated the tarp and scaffolding will remain for maintenance work on the building’s exterior.

President Trump’s name was removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts following a court order, with a tarp and scaffolding now covering the building’s facade during maintenance. The removal followed legal challenges and Trump’s efforts to restructure the center, including appointing a new board and planning renovations, which were halted by a court ruling.

A weatherproof tarp covers the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump’s name was removed following a court order. The tarp and scaffolding remain as crews perform maintenance, while legal disputes over Trump’s efforts to rename and control the center continue.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has a weatherproof tarp covering its facade after President Donald Trump’s name was removed following a court order. A federal appeals court upheld a deadline for the removal, and the center cited maintenance work as the reason for the tarp. Rep. Joyce Beatty’s lawsuit challenged Trump’s efforts to rename the center and block its closure, which a judge later ordered to stop.

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has its facade covered by a tarp after President Donald Trump’s name was removed following a court order. The tarp remains in place during maintenance work on the building’s exterior, while legal challenges and renovations related to Trump’s efforts to rebrand the center continue.

Workers began removing President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center’s facade early Saturday, hours after a court-ordered Friday deadline was extended due to thunderstorms. A judge ruled that only Congress can change the Kennedy Center’s name, blocking efforts to remove Trump’s name and halting planned renovations. The Kennedy Center’s leadership argued the renovations were necessary for safety concerns.

Workers began removing President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center's facade after a court-ordered deadline, with delays caused by thunderstorms prompting a brief extension request. The Kennedy Center, which had Trump appointed as chairman during his second term, faced legal challenges over the name removal, while also disputing a court ruling blocking planned renovations.

Workers began removing President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center’s facade hours after a court-ordered deadline, following an extension due to thunderstorms. The Kennedy Center had faced a lawsuit from Rep. Joyce Beatty to remove Trump’s name, which was added after he replaced the institution’s leadership and named himself chairman.

President Trump's name remains on the Kennedy Center past a court-ordered deadline for removal, with officials citing weather delays. Legal challenges and public protests have accompanied efforts to remove the name, which was added under Trump's influence after he reshaped the center's leadership. A judge ruled only Congress can alter the center's name, blocking administrative closures for renovations.

President Donald Trump’s name remains on the Kennedy Center despite a court-ordered deadline to remove it by noon. Workers are preparing to remove the name due to thunderstorms delaying the process, while Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio board member who sued for removal, was present at the site. The Kennedy Center faces legal challenges over Trump’s influence and structural concerns during planned renovations.

A judge denied a last-minute request to keep President Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center’s exterior, clearing the way for its removal. The Kennedy Center’s board appealed the decision, arguing it raises legal questions about the board’s authority and the potential for future name changes.

The Kennedy Center board requested a federal appeals court to temporarily block a judge’s order requiring the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the institution’s signage and materials. A judge previously ruled Congress, not the board, controls the Kennedy Center’s name, denying the board’s request to pause enforcement of the order.

A judge denied the Kennedy Center's request to pause a ruling requiring President Donald Trump’s name to be removed from the building. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, stated that only Congress could change the Kennedy Center’s name and mandated removal of Trump’s references by Friday. Workers are preparing to remove the name, and the center has updated its website and communications to exclude it.

A federal judge extended a block on Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, citing ongoing disputes over its legality despite assurances from the acting Attorney General. Separately, a judge denied the Kennedy Center’s request to pause a ruling requiring Trump’s name to be removed from the facility. Pakistan’s prime minister claimed a final US-Iran peace deal text has been agreed upon.

A group opposing the installation of Donald Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has set up a remote camera to livestream its removal if it occurs. A federal judge ordered Trump’s name to be removed by June 12, ruling the Kennedy Center Board of Trustees overstepped its authority by rebranding the institution as the 'Trump Kennedy Center.'

The Kennedy Center board, appointed by President Trump, is seeking a court stay to prevent the removal of Trump's name from the institution's facade by a Friday deadline. A U.S. District Judge ruled Trump's name was illegally added and must be removed by Friday, but the board filed a formal request for a pause in the ruling. The dispute follows a lawsuit by Rep. Joyce Beatty, who argues the name change requires congressional approval.

The Kennedy Center board of trustees appealed a federal judge’s order to remove President Trump’s name from the exterior of the building just ahead of the judge’s deadline. The board also voted to stay U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper’s order on Thursday.

The Kennedy Center board plans to appeal a judge's order requiring the removal of President Trump's name from the performing arts center. The board, appointed by Trump, voted to pursue the appeal before the deadline set by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, who ruled the renaming effort exceeded the board's authority.

A federal judge ruled in favor of Representative Joyce Beatty, ordering the removal of President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center and temporarily halting his plan to close it for renovations. The center has complied with removing Trump’s name but remains uncertain about halting the shutdown, with Beatty pushing for legislative measures to protect the institution.

The Kennedy Center is removing references to President Donald Trump after a federal judge ruled their inclusion was illegal. The center must comply with a court order to revert its name to 'The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' by June 12, 2026. President Trump criticized the ruling, calling the judge an 'anti-Trump Hater' and vowing to pursue further actions.

The Kennedy Center is removing references to President Donald Trump following a federal judge's ruling that his name was illegally added. The judge also blocked the administration's plan to close the center for renovations, prompting Trump to express anger and claim unfair treatment.

The Kennedy Center is removing references to President Trump after a federal judge ruled they were illegally added. The court also blocked the administration's plan to close the center for renovations, prompting Trump to claim unfair treatment and express intent to shut it down. The decision marks a setback for Trump's second-term efforts to renovate Washington landmarks.

The Kennedy Center's board, led by Trump allies, added his name to the institution, but a federal judge ruled the rebranding invalid, requiring all references to be removed. The center is complying with the court order, and its plans to shut down during renovations are temporarily halted.

President Donald Trump's self-promotion efforts, including renaming the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the U.S. Institute of Peace, were ruled legally problematic by a federal judge. The judge determined that congressional approval was required for such name changes, which Trump's appointees bypassed. Trump expressed frustration over the ruling, calling the judge's decision an attack on his vanity.

A federal judge ruled against President Trump's efforts to rename the Kennedy Center and halt its closure, ordering the removal of Trump's name and blocking plans to shut the institution. Trump announced a two-year renovation in February, citing declining audiences, but the court found insufficient evidence for the closure decision.

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump's name cannot remain on the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, stating the venue can only be renamed by Congress. The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees had unilaterally renamed the center to 'Trump-Kennedy Center,' but the judge determined this exceeded their authority. The Trump administration must remove all physical signage and references to the name, and the board plans to appeal the decision.

A federal judge blocked the rebranding of the Kennedy Center to include President Trump’s name and ruled that officials improperly voted to close it this summer. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) challenged the decision as an ex officio member of the center’s board.

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 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.