| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| News - South China Morning Post | KENNEDY CENTRE BOARD VOTES TO PUT TRUMP’S NAME ON THE BUILDING – AGAIN | 1 hr ago |
| Home - CBSNews.com | KENNEDY CENTER BOARD VOTES TO RESTORE TRUMP'S NAME ON BUILDING | 25 mins ago |
| The Hill News | KENNEDY CENTER BOARD OKS NEW WAY OF ADDING TRUMP’S NAME TO BUILDING | 36 mins ago |
| NPR Topics: Culture | KENNEDY CENTER BOARD VOTES AGAIN TO SHUT MAIN BUILDING DOWN — AND ADD TRUMP'S NAME BACK | 1 hr ago |
The Kennedy Centre board voted to add US President Donald Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts venue and move forward with a two-year closure, according to congresswoman Joyce Beatty and her lawyers, as reported by News - South China Morning Post. This decision sets up a test of US District Judge Christopher Cooper, who previously ruled on the matter. The vote's immediate significance is not fully clear, as a representative for the Kennedy Centre did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
According to News - South China Morning Post, the move was announced by congresswoman Joyce Beatty, a trustee through her position in Congress, and her lawyers. Other sources, including CBSNews.com and The Hill News, confirm that the Kennedy Centre board voted to restore or add Trump's name to the building, with The Guardian noting that the board reportedly voted again to close the centre for renovations.
The background and significance of this decision are not fully detailed in the available sources, but it appears to be a contentious issue given the previous ruling by US District Judge Christopher Cooper and the planned two-year closure of the Kennedy Centre.