Kennedy Center ruling explained: A federal judge ruled that President Trump cannot rename the Kennedy Center, asserting that only Congress has that authority. The judge also halted the planned two-year renovation closure backed by Trump, emphasizing the board's obligations. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by Rep. Joyce Beatty, restoring her voting rights as an ex officio member.

A federal judge is ending Trump’s dreams of taking over the Kennedy Center.

The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not…