A federal judge rejected the Justice Department’s request to skip a critical hearing on the proposed redevelopment of East Potomac Park, where the Trump administration has pushed to transform the area into a championship golf course. The DOJ had argued for the postponement, citing concerns over the judge’s impartiality following an outburst during a prior proceeding. The dispute centers on whether the government’s plans for the park—long a subject of legal and environmental debate—will proceed as intended. Legal observers are now watching closely as the case moves forward without the expected delay.


U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes shot down the Justice Department’s (DOJ) demand to not participate in a key hearing on Monday on the future of East Potomac Park, which President Trump wants to turn into a championship-style golf course. The Trump administration has alleged that Reyes is biased after she yelled at a government attorney...