Kennedy Center

The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also ruled that the center could not wind down its programming and close for two years of renovations – at least for now.

Joyce Beatty claims she was prevented from voting against the change, and that the board cannot change the name of the center, which was named through an act of Congress.

Three of the five honorees had already spoken out against the president and said they either planned to boycott a White House event or were considering it.

NIH Director Francis Collins and Renée Fleming, who is Artistic Advisor at Large for the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., discuss music and medicine. They also sing a duet.