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Judge temporarily blocks Trump from moving ahead on Washington public golf course redevelopment

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A federal judge on Saturday ordered a two-week delay to any work at a historic Washington public golf course.

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  1. Judge blocks Trump from moving ahead on East Potomac Golf Links redevelopment

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    Judge temporarily blocks Trump from moving ahead on Washington public golf course redevelopment

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  1. NPR

    The government says it will close a beloved D.C. park Sunday. Will a judge step in? (opens NPR)

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    Federal judge Ana Reyes grilled the government on Friday about its plans for East Potomac Park, and indicated she could order it to remain open despite President Trump's renovation wishes.

  2. The Hill

    Fate of Trump's D.C. golf course makeover at East Potomac Park hangs before federal judge (opens The Hill)

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    A federal judge is set to rule this weekend on whether the Trump administration can move forward with its planned closure of East Potomac Park and the historic public golf course there, with the judge signaling during a lengthy hearing on Friday that she was not poised to allow it, at least for now.

  3. NOTUS

    Judge Questions Trump’s Plans to Close East Potomac Park (opens NOTUS)

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    After a daylong hearing, Judge Ana Reyes is expected to rule soon on whether to stop the government’s actions.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Federal judge grills Trump administration on sudden upcoming closure of East Potomac Park (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A federal judge grilled Justice Department lawyers for hours in a Washington, D.C., courtroom on Friday over the planned Sunday closure of the East Potomac Golf Links and East Potomac Park, appearing likely to halt the looming closure after previously prohibiting the Trump administration from removi…

  5. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Judge blocks Trump from moving ahead on Washington public golf course redevelopment (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    A golfer plays on the course near cut down trees at East Potomac Golf Links near Hains Point in Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 2026.

  6. NBC4 Washington

    Judge blocks Trump from moving ahead on East Potomac Golf Links redevelopment (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    A golfer plays on the course near cut down trees at East Potomac Golf Links near Hains Point in Washington, D.C., Oct. 19, 2026.

  7. DC News Now

    Judge temporarily blocks Trump from moving ahead on Washington public golf course redevelopment (opens DC News Now)

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    DC News Now's feed description

    A federal judge on Saturday ordered a two-week delay to any work at a historic Washington public golf course.

  8. The Hill

    Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from closing East Potomac Park (opens The Hill)

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    A federal judge barred the Trump administration Saturday from closing East Potomac Park this weekend, ruling the closure could not go forward for at least another two weeks. It's a setback for President Trump, who said the park would close on Sunday so construction of an 18-hole, championship-length…

  9. CBS News

    Federal judge blocks Trump from closing historic D.C. golf course, for now (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled that the Trump administration cannot close East Potomac Park in Washington, D.C., for now.

  10. Local News 8

    Judge halts Trump plan to redevelop Washington, DC, golf course (opens Local News 8)

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    CNN staff (CNN) — A federal judge halted President Donald Trump’s plan to renovate a municipal golf court in Washington, DC, on Saturday night, issuing a temporary order that requires the administration keep the course open after Trump said it would be closed on Sunday for the overhaul.

  11. Newsweek

    Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Closing Park in Golf Course Battle (opens Newsweek)

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    A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from closing a historic Washington, D.C., park and golf course.

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