Despite a U.S. District Judge's order to remove Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has not committed to compliance. The judge ruled that only Congress can change the center's name, emphasizing its dedication to President John F. Kennedy.

• 01U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the Kennedy Center must be named for President John F. Kennedy only, stating Congress is the only body that can change this.
• 02Interior Secretary Doug Burgum expressed uncertainty about whether the ruling would be appealed, highlighting the controversy surrounding the decision.
• 03Trump's name was added to the center following a board vote in December, leading to significant backlash and withdrawals from artists.
• 04Judge Cooper's ruling temporarily blocks the closure of the center, requiring the board to make informed decisions regarding its future operations.
• 05Trump criticized the ruling and the judge on social media, claiming the center is in disrepair and blaming the ruling on personal conflicts.

The ongoing controversy surrounding the Kennedy Center's management and name change could affect its reputation and funding, as well as the involvement of artists.