Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump's name to building
The Kennedy Center's board voted to add President Trump's name to the building, but the organization told a court it would delay this change until at least September 8. A legal dispute is ongoing over whether the name should be added to the building's facade.
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8 sourcesPro-Trump board at Kennedy Center makes moves to return the president’s name to the facade
In new filings, Kennedy Center says it won't try to put Trump's name on facade until Sept. 8
Kennedy Center filing reveals Trump's name could be on the building twice
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6 sourcesFederal court asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump’s name to building
Kennedy Center puts temporary brakes on adding Trump’s name to Kennedy Center, again
Kennedy Center informs federal court it will not restore Trump’s name to building
Kennedy Center tells court it won’t try to restore Trump’s name to the building before Sept. 8
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2 articlesKennedy Center board says it won’t try to immediately restore Trump’s name
Trump, Trump, Trump: Kennedy Center Board Voted To Return POTUS’s Name To Three Different Spots On Complex’s Grounds
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