Kennedy Center Board to Challenge Ruling on Trump's Name Removal
WHO:
CBS News - President Trump, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, Rep. Rick Larsen, Richard Grenell, Matt Floca, Kennedy Center board of trustees, Kennedy Center's Office of General Counsel.
CNN - Trump, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Amy Jeffress.
WHAT:
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The Trump administration filed a notice of appeal in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
[10:57 PM EDT] - ABC News - A judge ordered the administration to remove Trump's name from the performing arts center within 14 days.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CNN - The board's meeting included a discussion about a resolution to honor Trump for his "major contributions" and "profound dedication."
[10:57 PM EDT] - NPR - The board's formal request for a stay was filed late Thursday.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board backed a resolution recognizing Trump's "commitment to uphold this cherished American institution."
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board's formal request for a stay was filed late Thursday.
[10:57 PM EDT] - ABC News - A judge gave the administration 14 days to remove Trump's name from the performing arts center.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CNN - The board voted to file an appeal contesting Judge Cooper's decision that the board violated the law when it added Trump's name to the venue.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board's resolution recognized Trump's "commitment to uphold this cherished American institution."
[10:57 PM EDT] - NPR - The board's formal request for a stay was filed late Thursday.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper blocked the administration from closing the Kennedy Center for major renovations planned to start in July and last for two years.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The Kennedy Center's website has dropped references to President Trump's name.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - An email sent to members offering ticket packages for the June 28 Mark Twain Award for American Humor ceremony did not include Trump's name.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board's resolution recognized Trump's "commitment to uphold this cherished American institution."
CBS News - The Trump administration will appeal a judge's order requiring that President Trump's name be removed from the Kennedy Center.
CBS News - The Kennedy Center board voted to seek a stay of Judge Cooper's ruling that said Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center.
ABC News - A judge gave the administration 14 days to remove Trump's name from the performing arts center.
CNN - The board voted to file an appeal contesting Judge Cooper's decision that the board violated the law when it added Trump's name to the venue.
CNN - The board discussed a resolution to honor Trump for his "major contributions" and "unprecedented ... commitment to uphold this cherished American institution."
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board's formal request for a stay was filed late Thursday.
[10:57 PM EDT] - ABC News - A judge gave the administration 14 days to remove Trump's name from the performing arts center.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CNN - The board voted to file an appeal contesting Judge Cooper's decision that the board violated the law when it added Trump's name to the venue.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board's resolution recognized Trump's "commitment to uphold this cherished American institution."
[10:57 PM EDT] - NPR - The board's formal request for a stay was filed late Thursday.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper blocked the administration from closing the Kennedy Center for major renovations planned to start in July and last for two years.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The Kennedy Center's website has dropped references to President Trump's name.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - An email sent to members offering ticket packages for the June 28 Mark Twain Award for American Humor ceremony did not include Trump's name.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board's resolution recognized Trump's "commitment to uphold this cherished American institution."
CBS News - The Trump administration will appeal a judge's order requiring that President Trump's name be removed from the Kennedy Center.
CBS News - The Kennedy Center board voted to seek a stay of Judge Cooper's ruling that said Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center.
ABC News - A judge gave the administration 14 days to remove Trump's name from the performing arts center.
CNN - The board voted to file an appeal contesting Judge Cooper's decision that the board violated the law when it added Trump's name to the venue.
CNN - The board discussed a resolution to honor Trump for his "major contributions" and "unprecedented ... commitment to uphold this cherished American institution."
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board's formal request for a stay was filed late Thursday.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board's resolution recognized Trump's "commitment to uphold this cherished American institution."
[10:57 PM EDT] - ABC News - A judge gave the administration 14 days to remove Trump's name from the performing arts center.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CNN - The board voted to file an appeal contesting Judge Cooper's decision that the board violated the law when it added Trump's name to the venue.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The Trump administration filed a notice of appeal in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board voted to seek a stay of Judge Cooper's ruling, which stated that Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center.
[10:57 PM EDT] - ABC News - A judge ordered the administration to remove Trump's name from the performing arts center within 14 days.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CNN - The board's meeting included a discussion about a resolution to honor Trump for his "major contributions" and "profound dedication."
[10:57 PM EDT] - NPR - The board's formal request for a stay was filed late Thursday.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper blocked the administration from closing the Kennedy Center for major renovations planned to start in July and last for two years.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The Kennedy Center's website has dropped references to President Trump's name.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - An email sent to members offering ticket packages for the June 28 Mark Twain Award for American Humor ceremony did not include Trump's name.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board's resolution recognized Trump's "commitment to uphold this cherished American institution."
CBS News - The Trump administration will appeal a judge's order requiring that President Trump's name be removed from the Kennedy Center.
CBS News - The Kennedy Center board voted to seek a stay of Judge Cooper's ruling that said Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center.
ABC News - A judge gave the administration 14 days to remove Trump's name from the performing arts center.
CNN - The board voted to file an appeal contesting Judge Cooper's decision that the board violated the law when it added Trump's name to the venue.
CNN - The board discussed a resolution to honor Trump for his "major contributions" and "unprecedented ... commitment to uphold this cherished American institution."
WHERE:
CBS News - U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
CBS News - Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.
CBS News - U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
CBS News - Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.
WHEN:
CBS News - The notice of appeal was filed on a Thursday.
CBS News - Judge Cooper's ruling was issued on May 29.
CBS News - The formal stay will be filed on a Friday.
CNN - The center has 14 days to remove all references to the name "Trump Kennedy Center" or the "Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts."
CBS News - The notice of appeal was filed on a Thursday.
CBS News - Judge Cooper's ruling was issued on May 29.
CBS News - The formal stay will be filed on a Friday.
CNN - The center has 14 days to remove all references to the name "Trump Kennedy Center" or the "Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts."
WHY:
[10:57 PM EDT] - NPR - Norm Eisen and Nathaniel Zelinsky criticized the board's actions, stating, "The Trump administration's 11th hour gambit after waiting nearly two weeks evinces desperation."
[10:57 PM EDT] - NPR - Norm Eisen and Nathaniel Zelinsky criticized the board's actions, stating, "The Trump administration's 11th hour gambit after waiting nearly two weeks evinces desperation."
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - Rep. Rick Larsen, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center's board, opposed seeking a stay, stating, "I look forward to putting these distractions behind us and focusing on supporting the arts and the future of the Center."
[10:57 PM EDT] - NPR - Norm Eisen and Nathaniel Zelinsky criticized the board's actions, stating, "The Trump administration's 11th hour gambit after waiting nearly two weeks evinces desperation."
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - Rep. Rick Larsen, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center's board, opposed seeking a stay, stating, "I look forward to putting these distractions behind us and focusing on supporting the arts and the future of the Center."
CBS News - Judge Cooper ruled that only Congress could institute a change to the Kennedy Center's name.
CNN - The board's actions are in response to the ruling that they violated the law by adding Trump's name.
[10:57 PM EDT] - NPR - Norm Eisen and Nathaniel Zelinsky criticized the board's actions, stating, "The Trump administration's 11th hour gambit after waiting nearly two weeks evinces desperation."
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - Rep. Rick Larsen, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center's board, opposed seeking a stay, stating, "I look forward to putting these distractions behind us and focusing on supporting the arts and the future of the Center."
[10:57 PM EDT] - NPR - Norm Eisen and Nathaniel Zelinsky criticized the board's actions, stating, "The Trump administration's 11th hour gambit after waiting nearly two weeks evinces desperation."
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - Rep. Rick Larsen, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center's board, opposed seeking a stay, stating, "I look forward to putting these distractions behind us and focusing on supporting the arts and the future of the Center."
CBS News - Judge Cooper ruled that only Congress could institute a change to the Kennedy Center's name.
CNN - The board's actions are in response to the ruling that they violated the law by adding Trump's name.
[10:57 PM EDT] - NPR - Norm Eisen and Nathaniel Zelinsky criticized the board's actions, stating, "The Trump administration's 11th hour gambit after waiting nearly two weeks evinces desperation."
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - Rep. Rick Larsen, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center's board, opposed seeking a stay, stating, "I look forward to putting these distractions behind us and focusing on supporting the arts and the future of the Center."
[10:57 PM EDT] - NPR - Norm Eisen and Nathaniel Zelinsky criticized the board's actions, stating, "The Trump administration's 11th hour gambit after waiting nearly two weeks evinces desperation."
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - Rep. Rick Larsen, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center's board, opposed seeking a stay, stating, "I look forward to putting these distractions behind us and focusing on supporting the arts and the future of the Center."
CBS News - Judge Cooper ruled that only Congress could institute a change to the Kennedy Center's name.
CNN - The board's actions are in response to the ruling that they violated the law by adding Trump's name.
HOW:
[10:57 PM EDT] - CNN - Trump participated in the board meeting via Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's iPhone, where he criticized Judge Cooper.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CNN - Trump participated in the board meeting via Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's iPhone, where he criticized Judge Cooper.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CNN - Trump participated in the board meeting via Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's iPhone, where he criticized Judge Cooper.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board's actions marked a shift from a June 4 memo instructing staff to reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
CBS News - The board's resolution recognized Trump's "commitment to uphold this cherished American institution."
CNN - The board convened for a meeting to discuss plans to appeal the ruling.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CNN - Trump participated in the board meeting via Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's iPhone, where he criticized Judge Cooper.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CNN - Trump participated in the board meeting via Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's iPhone, where he criticized Judge Cooper.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board's actions marked a shift from a June 4 memo instructing staff to reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
CBS News - The board's resolution recognized Trump's "commitment to uphold this cherished American institution."
CNN - The board convened for a meeting to discuss plans to appeal the ruling.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CNN - Trump participated in the board meeting via Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's iPhone, where he criticized Judge Cooper.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CNN - Trump participated in the board meeting via Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's iPhone, where he criticized Judge Cooper.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board's actions marked a shift from a June 4 memo instructing staff to reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
CBS News - The board's resolution recognized Trump's "commitment to uphold this cherished American institution."
CNN - The board convened for a meeting to discuss plans to appeal the ruling.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CNN - Trump participated in the board meeting via Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's iPhone, where he criticized Judge Cooper.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CNN - Trump participated in the board meeting via Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's iPhone, where he criticized Judge Cooper.
[10:57 PM EDT] - CBS News - The board's actions marked a shift from a June 4 memo instructing staff to reflect the name as "The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts" or "Kennedy Center."
CBS News - The board's resolution recognized Trump's "commitment to uphold this cherished American institution."
CNN - The board convened for a meeting to discuss plans to appeal the ruling.
(UPDATED June 13, 2026 01:42 UTC)
The Trump administration has filed a notice of appeal in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia after a judge ordered that Trump's name be removed from the performing arts center within 14 days. During a recent board meeting, which Trump attended via Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's iPhone, discussions included a resolution to honor him for his significant contributions and dedication to the institution. Critics, including Norm Eisen and Nathaniel Zelinsky, have labeled the administration's last-minute actions as a sign of desperation following nearly two weeks of inaction.
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(UPDATED June 12, 2026 23:22 UTC)
The Kennedy Center board has filed a formal request for a stay after a judge ordered the administration to remove Trump's name from the venue within 14 days, citing that only Congress can make such changes. In response to this ruling, the board voted to appeal the decision, while also recognizing Trump's commitment to the institution in their resolution. During a recent board meeting, Trump participated via Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's iPhone, where he criticized the judge's ruling.
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(UPDATED June 12, 2026 21:29 UTC)
The Kennedy Center board has formally requested a stay on a judge's ruling that requires President Trump's name to be removed from the venue, with plans to appeal the decision that they violated the law by adding his name. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that only Congress has the authority to change the name of the Kennedy Center, and the board has 14 days to comply with the order. In a recent meeting, Trump criticized the judge while participating via Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's iPhone, as the board discussed their next steps in this ongoing legal battle.
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(UPDATED June 12, 2026 19:37 UTC)
The board has formally requested a stay regarding the decision to remove Trump's name from the performing arts center, following a judge's order that gives them 14 days to comply. In a recent board meeting, Trump participated via Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's iPhone, where he voiced criticism of Judge Cooper's ruling, which found that the board had violated the law by adding his name to the venue. Meanwhile, Rep. Rick Larsen, an ex officio member of the Kennedy Center's board, expressed his desire to move past these distractions and focus on supporting the arts and the future of the Center.
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(UPDATED June 12, 2026 13:58 UTC)
The Trump administration has filed a notice of appeal in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, seeking a stay of Judge Cooper's ruling that ordered Trump's name to be removed from the Kennedy Center within 14 days. During a board meeting, which Trump attended via Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's iPhone, he criticized the judge while the board discussed a resolution to honor him for his contributions and dedication. Critics Norm Eisen and Nathaniel Zelinsky have described the administration's actions as a desperate move after waiting nearly two weeks to respond.
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(UPDATED June 12, 2026 12:07 UTC)
A U.S. District Judge has blocked the administration's plans to close the Kennedy Center for major renovations that were set to begin in July and last for two years. In a notable shift, the Kennedy Center's website has removed references to Trump, and an email promoting the upcoming June 28 Mark Twain Award for American Humor ceremony did not mention his name, despite the board previously recognizing his commitment to the institution. Representative Rick Larsen, an ex officio member of the board, expressed a desire to move past these distractions and focus on supporting the arts and the future of the Center.
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(UPDATED June 12, 2026 04:22 UTC)
The Trump administration is set to appeal a judge's order requiring the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, following a ruling by U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper that stated only Congress has the authority to change the center's name. In response, the Kennedy Center board has voted to seek a stay of the ruling and plans to file an appeal, asserting that their actions were in recognition of Trump's significant contributions to the institution. The board has 14 days to remove all references to Trump's name, as mandated by the court's decision issued on May 29.