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Trump Faces Lawsuits Challenging Authority and Projects

1/23/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump faces a lawsuit by Rep. Joyce Beatty to remove his name from the Kennedy Center.
A preservationist group sues to halt Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project after claiming it bypassed regulations.
A federal judge will hear arguments on Trump's authority to remove Federal Reserve officials, potentially affecting the Fed's independence.
The cases illustrate ongoing tensions between Trump and major institutions.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump faces a lawsuit by Rep. Joyce Beatty to remove his name from the Kennedy Center.
A preservationist group sues to halt Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project after claiming it bypassed regulations.
A federal judge will hear arguments on Trump's authority to remove Federal Reserve officials, potentially affecting the Fed's independence.
The cases illustrate ongoing tensions between Trump and major institutions.