US judge orders Kennedy Center to give 30 days' notice before major building changes

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ordered the Kennedy Center to give 30 days' notice before making major physical changes, including demolition. The order came after the center's board, chaired by President Trump, voted to close the building indefinitely for repairs. The center was temporarily closed due to structural deterioration. The dispute follows a legal battle over adding Trump's name to the building, which a judge ruled illegal. Congress has allocated $257 million for repairs, but Trump linked funding to the name addition.

US judge orders Kennedy Center to give 30 days' notice before major building changes
Published Sep 17, 2026
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