Cultural groups ask federal judge to halt Trump's renovations of Kennedy Center
Cultural and historic preservation groups have asked a federal judge to block President Donald Trump's planned renovations to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, arguing the changes may violate preservation laws. The Justice Department countered that the renovations are within the board's authority and do not require additional approvals. The dispute follows leadership changes at the center and the addition of Trump's name to the building's facade, which have drawn significant criticism.
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Kennedy Center Cultural groups ask federal judge to halt Trump's renovations of Kennedy Center Justice Department attorneys argued that the administration's plans for the building are limited in scope By Landon Mion Fox News Published April 30, 2026 2:34am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 29 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A group of cultural and historic preservation groups on Wednesday called on a federal judge to block President Donald Trump from making major renovations to The John F.
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