Trump Golf Course Dispute Sparks Clash Between Judge and DOJ NYT - Top Stories By: Zach Montague 19 October 2026 at 22:47 Government attorneys sparred with Judge Ana C. Reyes over testimony by several government witnesses about the chain of decisions surrounding East Potomac Golf Links. © Kenny Holston/The New York TimesThe Interior Department cleared hundreds of trees from East Potomac Golf Links last week, apparently in preparation for larger changes.