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Federal Judge Requires 30 Days’ Notice Before Major Changes to Kennedy Center

A federal judge ordered the Kennedy Center to provide at least 30 days’ notice before making major physical changes, including any potential demolition, following public discussion by President Donald Trump about the building’s future.
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Treasury Expands Bond Buybacks to Support Market Liquidity
US Trade Fraud Task Force Reports More Than $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses
House Democratic Leaders Oppose Expanded Presidential Tariff Authority in Russia Sanctions Bill
Trump Administration’s Election Policies Face Growing Legal Challenges
Justice Department Secures Agreements Ending Gender-Transition Procedures for Minors at NYU and UPMC
California Accelerates AI Safety Oversight and Work on Emergency Kill Switches
Civil Rights Groups Sue to Block Federal Agents From Intimidating Voters at Polling Sites
Justice Department Says Federal Handgun-Sales Ban for 18- to 20-Year-Olds Is Unconstitutional
Trump Says CNN, MS NOW and Politico Will Be Barred From White House
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates as Inflation Remains Elevated
House Again Votes to End US Military Hostilities With Iran
House Passes Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill With Expanded Tariff Powers
House Election Hearing Deepens Partisan Debate Over Voter Fraud and Election Security
Federal Judge Requires 30 Days’ Notice Before Major Changes to Kennedy Center
White House Withdraws Lance Schroyer Nomination to Lead ICE
US Rejects UN-Backed Report Alleging Possible War Crimes in Iran
Supreme Court Rejects Administration Bid to Tighten Mail-In Ballot Rules Before Midterms
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