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Judge to open inquiry of Trump lawyers

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, on the newest of 4 developments

WASHINGTON -- A federal judge said Friday she would open a "formal inquiry" to investigate if attorneys for the Trump administration violated ethical boundaries during a legal dispute about a golf-course project -- one in a pair of plans that are revealing the breadth of the president's attempts to …

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  1. Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump’s renovation plans for public golf course in Washington

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  2. DC judge orders new golf course hearing after Trump vows to push ahead with redevelopment

    Headline from The Hill ·

  3. Trump: Judge would be held 'fully responsible' for anyone hurt on 'absolutely disgusting' East Potomac golf course

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    Judge to open inquiry of Trump lawyers

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  1. Just the News

    Federal judge extends freeze on Trump's renovations at public golf course in Washington (opens Just the News)

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    U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes wrote in her opinion that the Justice Department has rarely, if ever, asked a federal court not to believe a sitting president.

  2. MyNorthwest

    Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump’s renovation plans for public golf course in Washington (opens MyNorthwest)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge agreed Monday to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued a preliminary injunction that halts tree-cutting and other work at the East Potom…

  3. Independent Journal Review

    Judge Bars Tree Removal, Limits Trump Golf Renovation (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Judge Ana Reyes barred further tree cuts at East Potomac Golf Course after more than 400 trees were removed with little notice, requiring 10 days' notice for major changes.

  4. FOX 5 DC

    Judge extends block on Trump administration’s renovation plans for East Potomac Golf Links (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    A federal judge agreed Monday to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital.

  5. MS Now

    Judge blocks D.C. golf course tree removal, orders government to give notice before more changes (opens MS Now)

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    With hours to spare before her earlier order expired, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes once again blocked the government from removing trees from East Potomac Park.

  6. KESQ Palm Springs

    Judge imposes new limits on Trump’s golf course renovation (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge extended an order blocking tree removal from a Washington, DC golf course President Donald Trump is seeking to renovate, while imposing new notice requirements on any other major changes the administration seeks to make on the golf course grounds.

  7. Local News 8

    Judge puts new limits on Trump’s golf course renovation, blocks removal of more trees (opens Local News 8)

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    By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge extended an order blocking tree removal from a Washington, DC golf course President Donald Trump is seeking to renovate, while imposing new notice requirements on any other major changes the administration seeks to make on the golf course grounds.

  8. CBS News

    Judge continues to block Trump from cutting down trees at D.C. golf course (opens CBS News)

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    "The Court earlier stated, 'I am not the Lorax. I do not speak for the trees,'" U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes wrote. "The Court still does not speak for the trees. It speaks only for the rule of law."

  9. The Hill

    Judge extends tree-cutting block at East Potomac Park (opens The Hill)

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    A federal judge on Monday extended a tree-cutting block at East Potomac Park, where President Trump has claimed there will be a new golf course in the future, U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes granted a preliminary injunction for a preservationist group and golfers restricting the Trump administration f…

  10. NBC News

    Judge further extends block on Trump administration’s removing trees at D.C. golf course (opens NBC News)

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    The judge noted that the president’s social media posts contradicted multiple government officials’ sworn testimony.

  11. NOTUS

    In Scathing Ruling, Judge Extends Ban on Tree Cutting at Trump’s Golf Project (opens NOTUS)

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    Judge Ana Reyes cited Dr. Seuss in issuing a temporary restraining order against changes to the East Potomac Golf Course.

  12. Washington Examiner

    Federal judge blocks further changes to DC golf course (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A Biden-appointed federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on Monday, prohibiting the Trump administration from removing more trees at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes determined the administration likely violated federal environmental law, as argued by …

  13. Bloomberg

    Trump Says Golf Course Project Will Proceed Despite Court Order (opens Bloomberg)

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    President Donald Trump vowed to appeal a federal judge’s order to restrict his sweeping plan to transform a municipal golf course in Washington into a championship course.

  14. Forbes

    Trump Vows To Proceed With D.C. Golf Course Renovation Shortly After Judge's Blocks Tree Removal (opens Forbes)

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    Trump labeled the judge's ruling unconstitutional and pledged an immediate appeal after she barred further tree cutting and modifications without advance notice at the golf course.

  15. ABC News

    Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump’s renovation plans for public golf course (opens ABC News)

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    A federal judge has agreed to extend an order blocking the Trump administration’s renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation’s capital

  16. UPI

    Court prohibits Trump from cutting down more trees at East Potomac Golf Course (opens UPI)

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    A federal judge has temporarily prohibited the Trump administration from cutting down additional trees at the historic East Potomac Park

  17. Newsweek

    Trump Slams Judge in Golf Course Fight, Says People Being Hit With Balls (opens Newsweek)

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    President Trump has hit back at a judge who extended an order blocking parts of his East Potomac Golf Links renovation plans.

  18. NBC4 Washington

    Trump insists East Potomac Park renovation will continue after judge extends injunction (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    A golfer plays on the course near cut down trees at East Potomac Golf Links near Hains Point in Washington, DC, October 19, 2026. US President Donald Trump on October 18, 2026, unveiled his plans for overhauling a beloved municipal golf course in the US capital, a project already mired in a contenti…

  19. WPRI Providence

    Trump looking to make renovations to East Potomac Golf Course (opens WPRI Providence)

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    EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — President Donald Trump's administration is facing pushback over a plan to temporarily close and renovate the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington, D.C. Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan traveled there last week to see what all the fuss is about.

  20. FOX 5 DC

    Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump renovation plans for DC’s East Potomac Golf Course (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction temporarily halting Donald Trump’s administration’s renovation plans for the East Potomac Golf Course, granting relief to golfers fighting to preserve the public park. U.S.

  21. The Hill

    Trump says East Potomac renovation will proceed despite judge's order blocking golf course closure (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump is insisting his plan to redevelop East Potomac Park in Washington, D.C., and renovate the public golf course there will be carried out as scheduled despite an order from a federal judge halting future work at the site.

  22. New York Post

    Judge infuriates Trump by blocking plans to renovate historic DC golf course: ‘I am not the Lorax’ (opens New York Post)

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    A federal judge extended a block Monday on President Trump's cherished plans to renovate the East Potomac Golf Course, prompting a furious tirade from the commander in chief.

  23. The New Republic

    Trump Proudly Declares He’s Ignoring Judge on Golf Course Takeover (opens The New Republic)

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    President Trump loudly announced his plans to ignore and appeal a judge’s order blocking his planned takeover of a public golf course in Washington, D.C., calling the decision “time-consuming, unnecessary, expensive, and unconstitutional.” On Monday, U.S. District Judge Ana C.

  24. KRDO

    Judge slams Justice Department for asking her to ‘disbelieve’ Trump in golf course case (opens KRDO)

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    By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge extended an order blocking tree removal from a Washington, DC golf course President Donald Trump is seeking to renovate, while imposing new notice requirements on any other major changes the administration seeks to make on the golf course grounds.

  25. The Daily Caller

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