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Federal Judge Allows Ohio Rep. Joyce Beatty to Attend Kennedy Center Board Meeting, but No Voting Rights A federal judge ruled that Ohio Representative Joyce Beatty can attend a key Kennedy Center board meeting to discuss President Donald Trumps proposal to shut down the performing arts center for two years of renovations. Beatty, an ex officio member through her role in Congress, sued to join the talks, and the judge agreed she can participate and speak up. However, the ruling stops short of letting her vote on Monday. Kennedy Center officials plan to follow the order and share details on why the closure and upgrades are needed. Beatty has stressed the importance of oversight on taxpayer dollars, while her lawyer called out the administration for blocking dissent at such meetings. Trump showed little interest in the center during his first term, but since returning to office in January twenty twenty-five, hes appointed loyalists like Attorney General Pam Bondi to the board, taken the chairman role himself, and pushed changes like adding his name to the building. The board meets Monday to decide on the July fourth closure. Meanwhile, the center faces falling attendance and canceled shows amid the shifts. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d3567cc5b6c1f7b8

You're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. A federal judge ruled Saturday that Ohio Representative Joyce Batty can attend a key Kennedy Center board meeting. The session will discuss President Donald Trump's proposal to shut down the Performing Arts Center for two years of renovations. As an ex-officio member, through her role in Congress, BD sued to join the talks, and the judge agreed she can participate and speak up. However, the ruling stopped short of letting her vote on Monday. The judge noted it's too early to grant that right, but said her input during deliberations should let her voice strong objections on the record. Kennedy Center officials plan to follow the order and share details on why the closure and upgrades are needed.

Beatty has stressed the importance of oversight on taxpayer dollars, while her lawyer called out the administration for blocking dissent at such. Meetings. Trump showed little interest in the center during his first term. term, skipping major events. But since returning to office in January 2025, he's appointed loyalists like Attorney General Pam Bondi to the board, taking the chairman, roll himself, and push changes like adding his name to the building. The board meets Monday to decide on the July 4th closure. Meanwhile, the center faces falling attendance and canceled shows amid the shifts. This DNN story comes to you thanks to our sponsor. Headphones in a pillow. Once you try it,

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