Judge blocks Trump admin. from felling trees at D.C. golf course

What happened: A federal judge barred the Trump administration from removing more trees at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. through Oct. 26, after hundreds were felled over the weekend. Key numbers: Judge Ana Reyes set the bar through Oct. 26. The National Park Service planned to remove an estimated 529 trees. The D.C. Why it matters: Reyes said the plaintiffs will likely be harmed without relief and told the Justice Department it "lost credibility" over late notice. She ordered officials to testify on who authorized the removals. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

Judge blocks Trump administration tree removal at D.C. golf course, signaling legal challenge.

Judge blocks Trump administration tree removal at D.C. golf course, signaling legal challenge. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.