Judge denies request for stay of Kennedy Center renaming order

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(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge on Friday denied the Department of Justice’s request to lift an order requiring the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center.

The Trump administration still faces a deadline of Friday to remove Trump’s name from the building.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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