Judge shoots down Trump admin — orders Kennedy Center to allow Dem to attend board meeting

A federal judge ruled Saturday that the Kennedy Center must provide Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) a "meaningful opportunity" to participate in next week's board meeting regarding the iconic institution's closure and renovation plans, marking a significant legal victory for the congresswoman challenging Trump administration changes to the storied arts venue.

U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper issued the 37-page ruling after Beatty, an ex-officio board member, alleged she was being barred from the March 16 meeting.