Judge orders Trump administration to halt work on historic DC golf course

What happened: US district judge Ana Reyes ordered a halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac golf course until 26 October, pausing work tied to Donald Trump's plans to remake Washington DC. Key numbers: Halt runs until 26 October; order followed a three-hour hearing. Why it matters: The judge criticized the government for deceiving her over the holiday weekend, and the order now requires advance notice before course changes. Coverage: 5 outlets in 24h

US district judge Ana Reyes ordered a halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac golf course until 26 October, pausing work tied to Donald Trump's plans to remake Washington DC.

The judge criticized the government for deceiving her over the holiday weekend, and the order now requires advance notice before course changes.