Trump threatens to tear down the Kennedy Center, as legal battle continues - npr.org

A federal judge ruled Thursday that President Trump cannot tear down the Kennedy Center – at least without 30 days notice – just hours after Trump renewed his threat to demolish the arts center.

The developments were part of a flurry of legal movements and other activity this week that has left the center's future clouded in uncertainty.

The latest news comes after the center's board of directors voted to close it on Tuesday, saying its physical condition and finances are preventing the board from keeping it open. Court filings from both the board and its critics followed.

Then, Trump on Wednesday said the complex may be "ripped down" if his name does not appear on its main building.