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Kennedy Center Votes to Close After Trump Name Ruling

The Kennedy Center board voted to close its main building. The vote happened Tuesday.

Most of the Washington arts complex will also close for a while. The closure is part of a two-year renovation plan.

The board cited money problems and needed building repairs. The vote came hours after a judge's ruling.

A federal judge blocked adding President Trump's name to the building. The judge had earlier ruled the name addition was illegal.

The judge also criticized the closure plan as poorly supported. President Trump said the renovation depends on recognizing his role.

Congress had approved $257 million for the repairs. Trump threatened to cancel the project if his name is not restored.

He also threatened not to reopen the Kennedy Center. Trump chairs the center's board. The Kennedy Center is appealing the ruling on Trump's name.

Klear Note — Congress approved $257 million for repairs, providing federal funding for renovation work. Because the ruling is being appealed, the naming dispute remains unresolved.
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