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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure

A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations - the latest legal setback for Trump's efforts to leave his personal mark on the landscape of the nation's capital.

Trump said in response that he's backing away from his proposed renovation and returning control of the arts institution to Congress.

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