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Trump Backs Down from Kennedy Center Changes After Judge Intervenes

A federal judge halts Trump’s plan to rename and renovate the Kennedy Center, sparking legal challenges, artist boycotts, and renewed debate over politics and cultural institutions.

President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. | AP Photo / Matt Rourke

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's $1.8 Billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund"

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. Learn what the ruling means, why critics oppose the fund, and what happens next ahead of the June 12 hearing.

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Artists Drop Like Flies From Trump's Freedom 250 State Fair — So Trump Is Headlining It Himself

Six artists have dropped out of the Great American State Fair over political concerns. Trump then suggested canceling the concerts — and is now headlining the opening ceremony.

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