Judge chastises DOJ after 430 trees cut down at D.C. golf course

What happened: A federal judge rebuked the Justice Department after 430 trees were cut down at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C. on Saturday with little notice, and extended a temporary order blocking further removals. Key numbers: 430 trees felled Saturday; 529 trees planned in all; 99 more flagged; order extended until 2 p.m. Why it matters: The judge said the government "lost credibility" and ordered officials to testify under oath, while lawyers for the D.C. Preservation League challenge the administration's stated rationale for the removals. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

Judicial rebuke of DOJ signals regulatory scrutiny over tree removal at D.C. golf course.

Judicial rebuke of DOJ signals regulatory scrutiny over tree removal at D.C. golf course. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.