Kennedy Center Halts New Performances Following Court Ruling

The Kennedy Center announced it will not host new performances after a judge blocked plans for a two-year shutdown for remodeling. The ruling follows several legal setbacks for the Trump administration regarding the Kennedy Center, including a decision to remove former President Donald Trump's name from the building. In a court filing, the Kennedy Center's lawyers stated that the court's order did not require the board to reschedule canceled programming or seek new programming. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper has requested an update on the center's status. The Kennedy Center is presenting three renovation plans to the board, which include options for partial closures while maintaining some public access. However, lawyers for Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) criticized the plan for not complying with the court's order. A tarp currently covers the area where Trump's name was removed from the building last week.