The Daily Fuckup

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on July 2 pressed the Trump administration for clearer answers about East Potomac Golf Links, including what the White House meant when it said major work could begin Sept. 1. She did not issue a stop-work order at the hearing. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/96524b7ada0e63e3bd3531b11eac5f66))

The judge’s questions went to whether the administration had a concrete decision or timetable for the project, and whether the court was being told enough about what would happen next. The hearing did not produce a ruling on the merits of the lawsuit, and Reyes did not decide whether the renovation plan can go forward. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/96524b7ada0e63e3bd3531b11eac5f66))

The dispute centers on plans for the public golf course on Washington’s southwest waterfront. Opponents have challenged the project in court, while the government has maintained that the proposal remains in the ordinary approval process. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/96524b7ada0e63e3bd3531b11eac5f66))

Reyes’ focus on July 2 was procedural: she wanted more specific assurances about what the Sept. 1 date signified and what notice the court would get before any major step. The case remains open. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/96524b7ada0e63e3bd3531b11eac5f66))