Courts · 10/14/2026
Court Pauses Golf Course Work in Trump’s Capital Makeover
Trump’s plans to remake Washington face another pause as a judge halts tree-cutting at the historic East Potomac golf course.
Why it matters
The ruling pauses tree-cutting at a site in Trump’s capital makeover plans and requires advance notice before course changes.
- ★US district judge Ana Reyes halted tree-cutting at East Potomac until 26 October.
- ★The administration must now give advance notice before making course changes.
- ★At Monday’s hearing, Reyes sharply criticized the government for deceiving her through its actions over the holiday weekend.