A judge says the Kennedy Center must update him on its plans — and address that tarp

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US District Judge Christopher Cooper ordered the Trump administration to explain the purpose and status of the tarp and scaffolding at the Kennedy Center by July 31. The installation occurred after the administration unlawfully added Donald Trump's name to the facade, which was later removed by court order. The judge also demanded updates on the center's operational and programming plans, as most staff have departed and many artists have been booked elsewhere.