cnbc.com
May 29, 07:10 PM
A federal judge has blocked President Trump's attempt to rename the Kennedy Center and has also halted plans for a two-year renovation closure. Judge Christopher Cooper stated that only Congress has the authority to change the center's name, which is designated to honor President Kennedy.
Guardian — US
May 29, 07:13 PM
A US district judge has ruled that Donald Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, stating that such a renaming requires an act of Congress. The Trump administration has been given 14 days to comply with the order.
Axios
May 29, 07:19 PM
A D.C. district judge has ruled that President Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center, stating that the Board acted beyond its authority. The ruling also stops the planned closure of the venue for renovations.
reuters.com
May 29, 07:40 PM
A US judge has ordered the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. The ruling was issued on May 29, 2026, with no additional details available at this time.
PBS NewsHour
May 29, 07:46 PM
A federal judge has determined that President Trump's name was unlawfully added to the Kennedy Center, leading to a ruling that blocks the administration from closing the venue for renovations. The decision was made on May 29, 2026.
The Hill
May 29, 07:46 PM
A federal judge ruled that President Trump's renaming of the Kennedy Center was not legal and paused its planned closure in July. The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper in response to a challenge from Rep. Joyce Beatty.
The Hill
May 29, 07:26 PM
A federal judge has blocked the rebranding of the Kennedy Center to include President Trump's name and ruled against the planned closure of the center. The decision was made by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper in response to a challenge from Rep. Joyce Beatty.
New York Post
May 29, 07:49 PM
A federal judge has mandated the removal of all signage bearing Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. The order was issued by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper.
Fox News — Latest
May 29, 08:10 PM
A federal judge has ordered the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, stating that only Congress can rename the venue. The ruling requires the Trump administration to take down signage and references to the 'Trump-Kennedy Center.' This decision follows a lawsuit filed by U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty.
Fox News — Politics
May 29, 08:10 PM
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, stating that only Congress has the authority to rename the venue. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty, who supports the decision, emphasizing that the center belongs to the American people.
NPR — Top Stories
May 29, 08:33 PM
A judge has ordered the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, affirming that the center is named after John F. Kennedy. The ruling also prevents the center from shutting down its programming for renovations for the time being.
NPR — Politics
May 29, 08:33 PM
A judge has ordered the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, affirming that the center is named for John F. Kennedy. The ruling also prevents the center from shutting down its programming for renovations for the time being.
Los Angeles Times
May 29, 07:52 PM
A federal judge ruled that President Trump's name was added to the Kennedy Center unlawfully and has blocked the administration from closing the venue for renovations. This decision affects the planned major renovations at the center.
Washington Examiner
May 29, 09:51 PM
A federal judge has ruled that President Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center and that the center should remain open for repairs. The decision follows a lawsuit filed by Rep. Joyce Beatty, asserting that the center's name cannot be changed without congressional approval. Trump criticized the ruling and indicated plans to work with Congress regarding the center's future.
Washington Examiner
May 29, 09:51 PM
A federal judge ruled against President Trump, ordering the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center and blocking its planned closure for repairs. The ruling followed a lawsuit by Rep. Joyce Beatty, which argued that renaming the center required congressional approval. The Kennedy Center must now complete necessary reviews before proceeding with any closure or renovation efforts.
Deutsche Welle
May 29, 10:55 PM
A U.S. judge has mandated the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. Trump criticized the ruling and indicated that the venue will be handed over to Congress.
nbcnews.com
May 29, 11:10 PM
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from closing the Kennedy Center and ordered the removal of Trump's name from the building. The judge ruled that the board did not have the authority to rename the facility, which is legally required to honor President Kennedy. The decision also halted plans for a two-year closure for repairs, emphasizing the need for proper procedures.
Washington Examiner
May 29, 09:51 PM
A federal judge ruled that President Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center and blocked its planned closure for repairs, siding with Rep. Joyce Beatty's lawsuit. The judge stated that changing the center's name requires congressional approval and that the closure vote was improper. The center is set to undergo a $257 million renovation funded by Trump.
Al Jazeera English
May 29, 11:41 PM
A court ruling by Judge Christopher Cooper denied Donald Trump's request to add his name to the Kennedy Center and to close the theatre for two years. The decision was announced on May 29, 2026.
cnn.com
May 30, 12:40 AM
A federal judge has blocked the Kennedy Center from closing for renovations and ruled that the addition of Donald Trump's name to the venue is unlawful. Trump has indicated he will transfer control of the center to Congress, and the Kennedy Center plans to appeal the ruling.