Key Facts

• The Kennedy Center board decided to close because of financial troubles and a naming dispute involving President Trump's name.
• President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick took part in the board meeting.
• A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center from adding Trump's name to the building or grounds.
• The judge said only Congress can legally approve changes to the Kennedy Center’s name.
• The board covered Trump’s name and most of Kennedy’s name with a tarp after the initial name addition.
• The board suggested alternative ways to recognize Trump, like inscriptions thanking him for support.
• The board said Trump might not fund needed repairs unless he is properly recognized.
• The judge criticized the government for trying to use wording tricks to bypass the law.