A federal judge has ruled that Donald Trump's name must be removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, stating the renaming was illegal. The decision reverses a move made by a board loyal to Trump, which had placed his name above Kennedy's on the building.
Workers removed Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade early Saturday after a judge rejected an emergency appeal to block the removal. The name was added last December by Trump's board but a judge ruled it was illegally added, ordering its removal.
Workers removed Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center in Washington DC after a judge rejected an emergency appeal. The removal followed a legal challenge arguing the name was illegally added, with a judge ruling only Congress can change the venue's name.
Trabalhadores removeram o nome de Donald Trump do Kennedy Center em Washington, cumprindo uma decisão judicial que exige autorização do Congresso para a mudança. A retirada ocorreu na madrugada de sábado, após o Departamento de Justiça perder o prazo judicial.
Workers began removing President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade early Saturday, hours after a court-ordered deadline. The removal was delayed by thunderstorms, prompting the center to request an extension. Dozens gathered to watch the process.
A judge rejected requests to pause the deadline for removing Trump's name from the Kennedy Center. Scaffolding was erected, and workers began preparations for removal. Onlookers gathered to witness the process.
A federal appeals court rejected a last-minute bid to block a lower-court judge's order mandating the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade by Friday night. The DOJ had sought to delay the removal pending an appeal, but the court denied the request.
An appeals court in Washington DC rejected an emergency appeal to pause the removal of Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center facade. Justice department lawyers for Trump and the Kennedy Center board filed the appeal after a judge ordered the name removed. Crews began work to remove the name on Friday evening.
Eight Taiwanese performing arts groups will participate in the Avignon Festival in France and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the UK this summer. Minister of Culture Lee Yung stated that these performances will help shift Taiwan's image in Europe from a "vague technological island" to a distinct cultural identity, showcasing its creative, diverse, and innovative spirit.
A US judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC, citing the need for congressional approval for such changes. The center's planned temporary closure for renovations was also blocked.
Despite a return of audiences post-pandemic, the Swedish performing arts sector faces significant challenges due to stagnant state funding and ongoing layoffs. While welcoming potential private investment, unions emphasize the need for increased state support to compensate for inflation and rising costs.
UK's Equity union members voted overwhelmingly (98%) for potential strike action over pay and conditions, threatening West End theatre closures. Negotiations with the Society of London Theatre (Solt) are ongoing.
Lawyers presented arguments in two lawsuits challenging President Trump's control over the Kennedy Center — one filed by Rep. Joyce Beatty seeking removal of Trump's name from the building, and another by preservation groups opposing its closure for renovations. Both hearings before Judge Christopher Cooper centered on whether Trump violated laws requiring congressional approval for changes to the federally-owned memorial to JFK. The plaintiffs argue a comprehensive renovation plan has not been submitted to Congress despite $257 million in federal funding that must be spent by 2029.
