Name Dropped

Federal courts handed the Trump administration two setbacks Friday.

A U.S. district judge in Washington ordered President Trump’s name be removed from the Kennedy Center, saying only Congress can change the venue’s name. Any signage or official materials bearing Trump’s name must be changed within 14 days. The order also curtailed renovations scheduled to shut the venue down for two years beginning this summer. 

The center’s board said it will appeal, though #47 said he “has no interest in continuing” without full freedom.

Separately, a Virginia judge temporarily blocked the creation of a ~$1.8B “anti-weaponization fund” to compensate individuals claiming to be targets of political investigations. The DOJ says they are “extremely confident” in the fund’s legality, but Democrats and some Republicans on Capitol Hill have oversight concerns. A June 12 hearing will determine next steps.

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ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE
Whether you believe justice has been served or subverted in American courts, we can count on perfect justice and inexhaustible mercy from the courts of heaven. The Lord is not tempted toward partiality, and his verdicts will restore anything sin has broken. 

“The Rock—his work is perfect; all his ways are just. A faithful God, without bias, he is righteous and true.” 
Deuteronomy 32:4 (CSB) (read full passage)