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Judge Limits Tree Removal; Trump Launches Golf Renovation.

7/3/2026

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U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled the administration may cut down no more than ten trees without notice.
President Donald Trump announced East Potomac Golf Links renovation will start September 1, 2026, with Tom Fazio as architect.
Preservation groups say the redesign could remove public fishing, cycling and picnicking areas, while a viral X post claimed the oldest cherry tree would be cut, though agencies have not confirmed removal.

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U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled the administration may cut down no more than ten trees without notice.
President Donald Trump announced East Potomac Golf Links renovation will start September 1, 2026, with Tom Fazio as architect.
Preservation groups say the redesign could remove public fishing, cycling and picnicking areas, while a viral X post claimed the oldest cherry tree would be cut, though agencies have not confirmed removal.