Judge in Kennedy Center case orders Trump administration to explain closure plans

A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to explain whether the Kennedy Center’s plan to close the performing arts venue for up to two years for repairs violates a court order limiting its ability to shut down.

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Judge in Kennedy Center case orders Trump administration to explain closure plans