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Kennedy Center Restores Trump's Name, Tests Court Ruling
politics2 hours ago

Kennedy Center Restores Trump's Name, Tests Court Ruling

The Kennedy Center board voted to restore President Trump’s name at the venue—adding an inscription and renaming the site as the President Donald J. Trump Plaza—an action that appears to challenge a May federal judge ruling that only Congress could rename the center; the administration has appealed. The move comes alongside a two-year renovation plan for the main building with a $24.7 million upgrade, while programming may move to the REACH, and has drawn criticism from Rep. Joyce Beatty for circumventing court rulings and statutes.

Judge Orders Minority Business Agency to Serve All Races
legal-business2 years ago

Judge Orders Minority Business Agency to Serve All Races

A federal judge in Texas ruled that the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) discriminated against white business owners and must now serve all business owners, regardless of race. The judge's decision challenges the agency's mission to help disadvantaged businesses owned by racial and ethnic groups, potentially impacting other government efforts that cater to historically disadvantaged groups. This ruling is part of a broader legal battle over diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is likely to fuel a conservative movement against affirmative action in both public and private sectors.