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  "title": "Trump says Washington golf course renovation to start in November, despite judge's order",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/trump-says-washington-golf-course-renovation-to-start-in-november",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T02:41:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-says-washington-golf-course-renovation-start-in-november-despite-judges-order-6469916"
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  "account": "US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the renovation of a historic Washington golf course, East Potomac Golf Links, would begin in November, despite a federal judge's order. The renovation, initially planned for September, has been the center of a lawsuit concerning environmental and historical preservation concerns. The renovation project is part of a series of initiatives Trump is undertaking to alter various Washington landmarks.\n\nFederal Judge Ana Reyes had previously ruled that the government needed to provide prior notice before initiating any significant construction work on the golf course. Last week, she issued an order halting the removal of trees at the site, deeming it \"inexcusable\". Upon Trump's posts on Truth Social, the judge ordered the Trump administration to clarify whether they were maintaining their previous stance or had merely given preliminary thoughts on the renovations.\n\nIn response to the judge's order, Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward stated in a filing that any redesign of the golf course is not an agency action. Similar to how altering all art exhibits in a Smithsonian Museum would not be considered agency action, Trump's decision to redesign the golf course or remove trees, replace fences, expand fairways, and mow the lawn would also not be classified as an agency action, according to Woodward's statement.",
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        "published": "2026-10-18T16:46:41.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Trump announces plan for new East Potomac Links golf course",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-announces-plan-for-new-east-potomac-links-golf-course",
        "published": "2026-10-18T17:58:45.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-10-18T18:51:13.000Z"
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        "title": "Trump to begin transforming historic golf course despite court order",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-to-begin-transforming-historic-golf-course-despite-court-order",
        "published": "2026-10-18T19:28:39.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Trump to redevelop 106-year-old DC golf course, plans 15-month closure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-to-redevelop-106-year-old-dc-golf-course-plans-15-month-closure",
        "published": "2026-10-18T21:32:45.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "Trump to close historic DC golf course for 15 months of renovations, citing ‘disease infested trees,’ despite judge’s order to halt development plans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-to-close-historic-dc-golf-course-for-15-months-of-renovations",
        "published": "2026-10-18T21:41:22.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Trump says DC golf course ‘restoration’ to start despite judge’s order to pause plans",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-says-dc-golf-course-restoration-to-start-despite-judges-order",
        "published": "2026-10-18T21:44:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Trump’s plans for historic Washington golf course face court scrutiny after tree felling",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/trumps-plans-for-historic-washington-golf-course-face-court-scrutiny",
        "published": "2026-10-19T01:51:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Trump unveils Washington golf course plan amid legal fight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/trump-unveils-washington-golf-course-plan-amid-legal-fight",
        "published": "2026-10-19T01:55:16.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Trump to close and renovate D.C. golf course, despite legal battle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/trump-to-close-and-renovate-d-c-golf-course-despite-legal-battle",
        "published": "2026-10-19T02:09:43.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump says golf course works to start in November despite court ruling",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/trump-says-golf-course-works-to-start-in-november-despite-court-ruling",
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