A federal judge rules that the Kennedy Center must remove President Donald Trump’s name from the performing arts center’s exterior by a Friday deadline, rejecting late attempts to pause the order. According to multiple outlets, the Kennedy Center board files a late motion seeking a stay while it appeals the judge’s decision, aiming to keep Trump’s name in place as the legal process continues. CBS News and The Hill report that the judge denies the last-minute bid to halt removal. In parallel, the Justice Department, which opposed keeping the name on the building, is described as seeking denial of the stay and as being involved in court filings about timing. Despite the court proceedings and requests for additional time, outlets report that workers begin stripping Trump’s name from the façade early Saturday, after the original Friday deadline has passed. One report says weather and safety concerns contribute to delays and that crews start after the missed deadline. Other coverage says the Trump administration expects to complete the work later, but the deadline is ultimately not met, and removal proceeds following the judge’s ruling.