πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Politics

May 30th, 2026

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NPR Politics

Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules

A federal judge ruled that the Kennedy Center must remove Donald Trump's name from the building, stating in a 94-page opinion that the arts complex was "crystal clear" in its dedication to the late President John F. Kennedy. The ruling also blocks the center from shutting down programming for a planned two-year renovation period. The decision marks a significant legal check on the administration's efforts to reshape the iconic Washington institution.

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NPR Politics

Week in Politics: Bondi testifies in Epstein case; DOJ's inquiry into E. Jean Carroll

Pam Bondi appeared before investigators this week as the Epstein case continues to draw in high-profile figures, raising fresh questions about what senior officials knew and when. Simultaneously, the DOJ launched an inquiry into E. Jean Carroll's civil victories against Trump, a move critics are calling a politically motivated effort to relitigate settled litigation. Together, the developments signal an unusually active week at the intersection of law, politics, and the current administration's legal battles.

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