Coverage dated August 21, 2026

Judge Asked To Block Kennedy Center From Inscribing Trump’s Name

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Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, accused the Kennedy Center of playing “chicken with the Court” in a filing challenging the venue’s intent to inscribe President Donald Trump’s name on the building, alleging it violates a prior court order to remove his name.

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  1. Forbes

    Judge Asked To Block Kennedy Center From Inscribing Trump’s Name (opens Forbes)

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    Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, accused the Kennedy Center of playing “chicken with the Court” in a filing challenging the venue’s intent to inscribe President Donald Trump’s name on the building, alleging it violates a prior court order to remove his name.

  2. New York Post

    Democratic lawmaker files emergency motion to keep Trump’s name off Kennedy Center (opens New York Post)

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    WASHINGTON — A Democratic member of Congress filed an emergency motion Thursday night to keep President Trump’s name off the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, kicking off the latest court fight over the DC venue. Rep.

  3. NPR

    Beatty files emergency request to stop Trump's name from returning to Kennedy Center (opens NPR)

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    Joyce Beatty, a Democratic representative from Ohio, asked a federal judge to stop the Kennedy Center trustees from putting President Trump's name up in three places at the arts complex.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Joyce Beatty files emergency order stopping Trump’s name from going back on Kennedy Center (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) filed another emergency motion regarding the Trump administration’s proposed signage on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts overnight, arguing their new plan crosses a boundary as well.

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