The battle over the Kennedy Center's future got worse on Thursday. President Trump's allies on the board made new moves to honor him. They want to make physical changes to the building that could go against a federal court order.

The board voted to add Trump's name to the building's front. It would say 'The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Restored and Renovated By President Donald J. Trump.'

The area in front of the building would be named after Trump. Most of the space would be closed for two years for big renovations.

A Democrat on the board, Joyce Beatty, said these changes are a big test of U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper.

Judge Cooper ruled that letters with Trump's name on the building were added illegally. He ordered them removed. The Republican administration couldn't get the courts to change this decision.

Beatty said this new move is an attempt to go around the court's ruling. It goes against the laws Congress made.

A Kennedy Center representative did not immediately comment.

The board meeting focused on how much of the building needs to be closed for renovations. The management says these are needed for safety.

Trump announced plans to close the Kennedy Center for renovations starting in July.

The board considered three options for closures. One was a complete closure, another was a partial closure, and the third was a series of phased closures.

The board decided to close the building for two years. Some programming might still happen in an outdoor space.

This decision could raise questions about if the board really thought about all the options.

The Kennedy Center has become a symbol of presidential power during Trump's second term.

Trump replaced the institution's leadership with a new board that named him chairman when he returned to office.

Trump's name was added to the building but was removed in June after a court order.

The Kennedy Center changes are part of Trump's plan to change the nation's capital.

Trump is building a ballroom in the White House and has plans for other projects.

Trump signed an order to change how U.S. history is taught.

Workers took down Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.

Trump's remodel of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool had problems with algae.

Trump plans to renovate a golf course, which could limit public access to paths.

Trump called the Kennedy Center 'rusted, rotted, and rat and bug infested.'

A court stopped Trump's $400 million White House ballroom construction.

The Kennedy Center's leadership says it needs repairs and updates.

The executive director showed journalists severe water damage and old equipment.

Some equipment is decades old and needs to be replaced.

Trump's reflecting pool renovation had problems and was joked about online.

Trump blamed vandalism for the problems without proof.

The executive director recommended closing the building for two years for renovations.

He said this would make the projects 'excellent and efficient.'

The legal battles were made fun of by comedian Bill Maher.

A Kennedy Center trustee described the institution as a 'national cultural center' for all Americans.

The board takes its responsibility very seriously.