Evening Briefing — May 29, 2026

Kennedy Center Ruling. A judge has ordered the removal of Trump's name from the Kennedy Center and blocked its closure for renovation. The judge stated that the Kennedy Center board violated the law by placing Trump's name on the building. This ruling also mandates that the Kennedy Center remain open. Bondi refused to answer lawmakers' questions regarding Trump's involvement in the Epstein files release.

Trump Settlement Fund. A judge has temporarily blocked payouts from Trump's $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" settlement fund. This action follows the judge's decision to reopen Trump’s lawsuit demanding $10 billion from the IRS. The temporary block affects the distribution of funds from the settlement.

Federal Contracts and Security. SpaceX has secured a $4 billion contract to build missile-tracking ‘Golden Dome’ satellites. Separately, the Pentagon's $9 billion Dell deal has sparked concerns about a conflict of interest involving Trump. Delaney Hall has become Markwayne Mullin's first test as DHS head.

Congressional Action. Congressional Bill S. 4530 has been signed into law. This legislative development marks a formal enactment of the bill. The SEC has also scrapped climate rules.