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Judge Blocks Kennedy Center Demolition | Global News
- Published
- September 18, 2026
- Duration
- 2:00
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- Last updated
- Sep 20, 2026
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A federal judge has slapped a 30-day notice rule on the Kennedy Center, blocking any major changes—including demolition—without advance warning, after President Trump suggested tearing it down if not restored. The center shut down abruptly due to safety fears from structural decay, separate from a board vote to close it indefinitely for repairs. A Democra…
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A federal judge has slapped a 30-day notice rule on the Kennedy Center, blocking any major changes—including demolition—without advance warning, after President Trump suggested tearing it down if not restored. The center shut down abruptly due to safety fears from structural decay, separate from a board vote to close it indefinitely for repairs. A Democratic congresswoman, also a trustee, sued to halt the closure, accusing Trump of using the crisis to permanently shut down the iconic venue. The
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