# Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Shutdown

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-05-30T20:47:51+00:00
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A federal judge just slapped down the Kennedy Center’s plan to shut it down for renovations and blocked the board from adding President Trump’s name to the institution — declaring only Congress can change its official title. The judge called the closure ill-informed and warned the board can’t unilaterally shut down the landmark without weighing all consequences. President Trump responded by demanding Congress take over operations, even directing the Commerce Department to act. The ruling, stemming from a lawsuit by Rep. Joyce Beatty, allows repairs to proceed but demands the board follow legal limits. The Kennedy Center board vows to appeal, standing by their decision to honor Trump’s contributions while pushing ahead with much-needed renovations. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d7a1ba482b8c23fb

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