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Judge orders Trump to give 30 days notice before any steps to demolish Kennedy Center

A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to provide at least 30 days' notice before taking any steps to demolish the ‌Kennedy Center, the landmark performing arts venue that has become a flashpoint in his efforts to reshape the U.S. capital.

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Reuters· Sep 17, 2:05 PMJudge orders Trump to give 30 days notice before any steps to demolish Kennedy Center

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Democrat Describes Trump's Tantrum Over Kennedy Center“It was the most unprofessional thing that I have ever witnessed or been a part of it,” Rep. Joyce Beatty said.

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Court filing in Kennedy Center battle highlights fears of potential demolitionRep. Joyce Beatty asked a federal judge to clarify that the Kennedy Center cannot be demolished after images surfaced of President Donald Trump reviewing what appeared to be a printout related to the institution.

Anchorage Daily News18d agoWhole story →

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Judge Orders 30-Day Notice For Any Kennedy Center 'Demolition'The ruling follows a court filing by Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) that raised alarms over a picture that appears to show the building being torn down.

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Mike Lee blocks effort to prevent Trump from tearing down presidential memorialsThe measure would prohibit the demolition of any federally authorized memorial honoring a U.S. president without an act of Congress.

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