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Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, a Democratic lawmaker and Kennedy Center board member, has filed a lawsuit asking a judge to stop a renovation decision, a potential name change, and a proposed two-year closure, criticizing it as an 'unlawful demolition-first-ask-questions-later approach' similar to one adopted by former President Trump.
A federal judge has ruled that Ohio Representative Joyce Beatty, an ex officio member, is entitled to participate in a Kennedy Center board meeting, granting her access to documents and the right to speak, though not to vote, regarding proposed changes.
The Pentagon has ordered a greater military presence in the Middle East, fueling fears of a risky ground attack on Iran. Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to claim a deal to end the war is close, despite Iranian officials flatly denying any such agreement is possible and calling U.S. claims a self-negotiated defeat.
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH), an ex-officio board member, attended the board meeting Monday and plans to continue her suit against the closure and the name change.