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A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to give 30 days' notice before any major physical changes, including demolition, amid a dispute over Trump's name and the board's sudden closure. The article reports the temporary closure for structural concerns, a Democratic trustee's lawsuit, and critical comments from Barbra Streisand.
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Swedish pop star Zara Larsson criticized the White House for using her song “Midnight Sun” in a TikTok video showing ICE arrests and deportations. Larsson called the post dehumanizing and said undocumented immigrants are regular people seeking better lives, while the article notes similar objections from other artists.
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A federal judge ruled that Trump officials must provide 30 days' written notice before making changes to the Kennedy Center, including any demolition of the main building. The order reinforces an earlier injunction blocking the center's closure for renovation and allows emergency repairs to continue.
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A federal judge declined Rep. Joyce Beatty's emergency hearing request over the Kennedy Center closure but required the government to give 30 days' notice before any demolition. The Trump administration says renovations are needed, while Beatty and her lawyers have raised access concerns amid a one-week closure and ongoing litigation.