A federal judge rejected the Justice Department’s request to recuse herself from a critical hearing on the proposed redevelopment of East Potomac Park, despite the Trump administration’s claims of bias following her outburst at a government lawyer last week. The dispute centers on plans to transform the park into a high-end golf course, raising legal and public concerns over the project’s future. The administration’s push for her removal adds tension to an already contentious case, with both sides locked in a battle over jurisdiction and fairness. The hearing marks a pivotal moment in the fight over the park’s fate and the broader implications for federal land use.
A federal judge refused the Justice Department’s (DOJ) demand to step aside from a key hearing on Monday over the future of East Potomac Park, which President Trump wants to renovate into a championship-style golf course. The Trump administration has accused U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes of bias after she yelled at a government attorney last week...
