The exterior of the Kennedy Center is seen, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 in Washington. (Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
\n\nThe bust of President John F. Kennedy is displayed in the Grand Foyer at the Kennedy Center, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 in Washington. (Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
\n\nCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks with reporters outside of the Federal Courthouses before a hearing to allow President Donald Trump’s name to be on the Kennedy Center, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
\n\nClara Sachs, protests outside of the Federal Courthouses as Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks with reporters before a hearing to allow President Donald Trump’s name to be on the Kennedy Center, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
\n\nWASHINGTON (AP) — A judge on Thursday expressed skepticism about the Kennedy Center’s intention to return President Donald Trump’s name to the historic performing arts venue by early next month, challenging the board’s insistence on moving forward even in the face of a court ruling that blocked and reversed a previous effort.
\n\nJust seconds after the Trump administration’s lawyer, Brantley Mayers, began making his case at a nearly two-hour hearing, U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper interrupted to ask why the…
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