Federal Court Orders Trump Name Removed from Kennedy Center; Sides File Appeals

A federal judge ruled Congress alone can rename the Kennedy Center, striking down efforts to remove Trump's name from the Washington venue. The performing arts institution complied immediately, scrubbing signage and digital materials. Both the administration and the center's board appealed to the D.C. Circuit, where the decision now faces a higher legal hurdle with potential ramifications for how federal institutions manage politically charged naming disputes.