Kennedy Center board decides to inscribe Trump's name on building despite judge order

NAMPA / Xinhua
2026-08-13
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday voted to inscribe U.S. President Donald Trump's name on the building, although a federal judge previously ruled it unlawful, U.S. media reported Thursday. The Trump-allied board decided to inscribe Trump's name on the building beneath the main signage, The New York Times cited two people with direct knowledge of the proceedings as saying......
Restricted content

Latest NAMPA photos

WALVIS BAY

WALVIS BAY

NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 12 August 2026 - UNAM Vice-Chancellor Kenneth Matengu and Huawei Board director Jason Xu. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 12 August 2026 - UNAM Vice-Chancellor Kenneth Matengu and Huawei Board director Jason Xu. (Photo: Ali Negumbo) NAMPA

NAMPA
OPUWO, 12 August 2026 - Chief Muhijamo Tjindunda of Ehomba pictured during the community engagement with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources at Ouroutumba village on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

OPUWO, 12 August 2026 - Chief Muhijamo Tjindunda of Ehomba pictured during the community engagement with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources at Ouroutumba village on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA
NKURENKURU, 11 August 2026 - Member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Inna Hengari.(Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NKURENKURU, 11 August 2026 - Member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Inna Hengari.(Photo: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

NAMPA
NKURENKURU, 11 August 2026 - Nkurenkuru Town Council Acting Chief Executive Officer Magana Mukuve. (Photo: Contributed)

NKURENKURU, 11 August 2026 - Nkurenkuru Town Council Acting Chief Executive Officer Magana Mukuve. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 11 August 2026 -  Feminists and women’s rights advocates pictured during a discussion at the African Feminism Forum in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 11 August 2026 - Feminists and women’s rights advocates pictured during a discussion at the African Feminism Forum in Windhoek. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA
HAVANA, 11 August 2026 - Namibian Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare reaffirmed Namibia's unwavering solidarity with Cuba and demanded an immediate end to the US trade blockade during a tribute to Fidel Castro in Havana. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

HAVANA, 11 August 2026 - Namibian Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare reaffirmed Namibia's unwavering solidarity with Cuba and demanded an immediate end to the US trade blockade during a tribute to Fidel Castro in Havana. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

NAMPA
HAVANA, 11 August 2026 - Namibian Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare reaffirmed Namibia's unwavering solidarity with Cuba and demanded an immediate end to the US trade blockade during a tribute to Fidel Castro in Havana. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

HAVANA, 11 August 2026 - Namibian Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare reaffirmed Namibia's unwavering solidarity with Cuba and demanded an immediate end to the US trade blockade during a tribute to Fidel Castro in Havana. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA.

NAMPA