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

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Axios · North America

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.Driving the news: While Trump allies have argued the latest attempt to recognize Trump does not violate the law, U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper said "[l]ingu

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