{
  "id": 15630503,
  "title": "Judge hears testimony in legal fight over Trump’s golf course renovation plans at East Potomac Park",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/judge-hears-testimony-in-legal-fight-over-trumps-golf-course",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T17:18:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/10/19/judge-hears-testimony-in-legal-fight-over-trumps-golf-course-renovation-plans-at-east-potomac-park"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A federal judge questioned the government's claim that the recent tree cutting at East Potomac Park and President Donald Trump's plan to rebuild a Washington golf course are unrelated. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes suggested there's no plausible explanation for the timing of these events. Last week, Reyes halted the redevelopment project until October 26, criticizing the government for felling numerous trees over a holiday weekend without proper notification. On Sunday, Trump announced on social media plans to shut down the golf course for 15 months starting November 15, and revamp the historic park and course, despite a court challenge by the D.C. Preservation League and two golfers. Monday, Trump stated the work would commence right away. Plaintiffs' attorneys have petitioned Reyes to prolong her temporary injunction, arguing that the ongoing construction is causing irreparable harm.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Katie Zacharia Appears to Give Away Trump's East Potomac Golf Course Plan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/katie-zacharia-appears-to-give-away-trumps-east-potomac-golf-course",
        "published": "2026-10-19T12:30:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}