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Judge leans toward extending halt on tree clearing at golf course where Trump says redesign should start ‘immediately’ Original
Oct. 19, 2026, 8:12 PM EDT WASHINGTON — The judge presiding over a court fight involving President Donald Trump’s plans to redo a golf course on federal land indicated Monday that she plans to extend her order blocking the administration from chopping down more trees at the site.
Judge leans toward extending halt on tree clearing at golf course where Trump says redesign should start ‘immediately’
Greg Abbott 7 hours ago Texas Democratic candidate for governor sues to review emails between Elon Musk and Greg Abbott NBC News - By Joe Kottke • 7h State Rep. Gina Hinojosa alleged in her lawsuit that Gov. Greg Abbott is “unlawfully withholding communications” between his office and tech CEO Elon Musk. Texas state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, announced a lawsuit Monday against Gov.
Trump announces plans to renovate D.C. golf course amid legal battle
Oct. 18, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT President Donald Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Sunday that the administration has developed a plan to redevelop the East Potomac Golf Links course in Washington, D.C., which has been at the center of a legal battle over his renovation plans.
Trump invokes executive privilege in Kennedy Center court fight Original
Oct. 15, 2026, 6:12 PM EDT A White House lawyer said President Donald Trump has officially invoked executive privilege in the court fight involving his management of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Watchdog group sues Trump administration over Jared Kushner’s government work Original
Oct. 14, 2026, 6:34 PM EDT A watchdog group filed suit Wednesday alleging President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner’s current role as a top envoy for the administration is unlawful and raises numerous conflict-of-interest concerns. Kushner is wielding tremendous influence internationally “without having been confirmed by the Senate and without having filed a single financial disclosure,” the suit by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, or CREW, reads.
Watchdog group sues Trump administration over Jared Kushner’s government work
A watchdog group filed suit Wednesday alleging President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner's current role as a top envoy for the administration is unlawful and raises numerous conflict-of-interest concerns. Kushner is wielding tremendous influence internationally "without having been confirmed by the Senate and without having filed a single financial disclosure," the suit by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, or CREW, reads.
Live updates: Trump to rally in Arizona and Montana, continuing Western swing
TRUMP'S WESTERN TOUR: President Donald Trump will rally for Republican candidates in Arizona and Montana today, continuing a campaign blitz aimed at boosting GOP voter enthusiasm in the final weeks of the election cycle. MEDIA BAN CASE: A federal judge issued an order late last night blocking the Trump administration from banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House complex while the organizations’ lawsuit over access proceeds. OSSOFF'S 'ZERO INTEREST': Sen.
Federal judge issues longer-term decision blocking Trump's White House media ban
A federal judge issued an order late Tuesday blocking the Trump administration from banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House complex while the organizations’ lawsuit over access proceeds.
Federal judge issues longer-term decision blocking Trump's White House media ban
I-Team Ted Oberg joins us now with more context on what all A federal judge issued an order late Tuesday blocking the Trump administration from banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House complex while the organizations’ lawsuit over access proceeds.
Federal judge issues longer-term decision blocking Trump's White House media ban
A federal judge issued an order late Tuesday blocking the Trump administration from banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House complex while the organizations’ lawsuit over access proceeds.
Federal judge issues longer-term decision blocking Trump's White House media ban
A federal judge issued an order late Tuesday blocking the Trump administration from banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House complex while the organizations’ lawsuit over access proceeds.
Federal judge issues longer-term decision blocking Trump’s White House media ban
Oct. 14, 2026, 12:11 AM EDT / Updated Oct. 14, 2026, 1:09 PM EDT A federal judge issued an order late Tuesday blocking the Trump administration from banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House complex while the organizations’ lawsuit over access proceeds.
Federal judge issues longer-term decision blocking Trump’s White House media ban Original
A federal judge issued an order late Tuesday blocking the Trump administration from banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House complex while the organizations’ lawsuit over access proceeds.
Federal judge issues longer-term decision blocking Trump’s White House media ban
Liberal View 2 hours ago New Numbers Show Just How Badly Trump Wrecked the Economy Rolling Stone - Jack Crosbie • 2h The general theory of economics is a simple one: some numbers you want to go up, other numbers you want to go down.
Judge extends order blocking Trump administration from clearing trees at DC golf course Original
Oct. 13, 2026, 2:10 PM EDT The judge presiding over a court fight involving President Donald Trump’s plans to redo a public golf course in D.C. issued an order Tuesday temporarily barring the administration from knocking down any more trees at the site. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes handed down the order a day after an emergency hearing where she accused the government of engaging in deception to knock down more than 400 trees at the East Potomac Golf Links over the holiday weekend.
Jueza critica al Gobierno por tala de árboles en campo de golf de Washington, D.C. que Trump quiere remodelar
Oct. 12, 2026, 11:34 PM EDT Por Dareh Gregorian y Gary Grumbach – NBC News Una jueza federal criticó duramente a la Administración de Trump este lunes por una maniobra “inexcusable” después de que esta talara cientos de árboles de un campo de golf público que, según el presidente, quiere convertir en “uno de los mejores campos de golf del mundo”, un plan de renovación que está siendo impugnado ante la corte.
Judge tears into Trump administration for felling trees on D.C. golf course the president wants to remake
“I’m furious,” U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes told a Justice Department lawyer. “I trusted you all not to do precisely what you have done.” By Dareh Gregorian and Gary Grumbach A federal judge on Monday ripped the Trump administration for “inexcusable” gamesmanship after it removed hundreds of trees from a public golf course that the president said he wants to turn into “one of the greatest golf courses anywhere in the world” — a renovation plan being challenged in court.
Judge tears into Trump administration for felling trees on D.C. golf course the president wants to remake Original
Oct. 12, 2026, 3:18 PM EDT A federal judge on Monday ripped the Trump administration for “inexcusable” gamesmanship after it removed hundreds of trees from a public golf course that the president said he wants to turn into “one of the greatest golf courses anywhere in the world” — a renovation plan being challenged in court.
Federal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers off air immediately
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Sunday to stop airing ads funded by the U.S. government that portray President Donald Trump in a favorable light, effective immediately. The lawsuit was brought by the watchdog group Common Cause; Robert Hunter, a Democratic candidate for a seat in the Alabama state House; and a labor union in New York and its political action committee.
Federal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers off air immediately
On Sunday, U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rochon ordered the Trump administration to halt taxpayer-funded television advertisements, imposing a temporary restraining order that bars the government from airing or renewing ad contracts for two weeks. Common Cause and other plaintiffs challenged the advertisements, alleging they functioned as political propaganda designed to assist Republican candidates in the November midterm elections rather than serve as legitimate public service announcements.
DNC sues administration over taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads
The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its taxpayer-funded advertisements that portray President Donald Trump in a favorable light, alleging the ads violate federal laws on government spending and propaganda. The DNC cited a measure Trump signed into law this year that says funds appropriated by Congress can't be used "for publicity or propaganda purposes within the United States not heretofore authorized by Congress."
DNC sues administration over taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads
NBC Universal, Inc. There are growing concerns about elected officials using government funds for advertising, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and President Donald Trump. Mary Ann Ahern has the story. The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its taxpayer-funded advertisements that portray President Donald Trump in a favorable light, alleging the adsviolate federal laws on government spending and propaganda.
DNC sues administration over taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads
NBC Universal, Inc. There are growing concerns about elected officials using government funds for advertising, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and President Donald Trump. Mary Ann Ahern has the story. The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its taxpayer-funded advertisements that portray President Donald Trump in a favorable light, alleging the adsviolate federal laws on government spending and propaganda.
DNC sues administration over taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads
The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its taxpayer-funded advertisements that portray President Donald Trump in a favorable light, alleging the ads violate federal laws on government spending and propaganda.
DNC sues administration over taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads Original
Oct. 7, 2026, 5:48 PM EDT The Democratic National Committee sued the Trump administration Wednesday over its taxpayer-funded advertisements that portray President Donald Trump in a favorable light, alleging the adsviolate federal laws on government spending and propaganda.
CIA officer arrested with gold bars admits he exposed secret intelligence asset to foreign official
A high-ranking CIA officer arrested after federal agents found roughly 600 pounds of gold bars stashed in his home also disclosed details about a secret U.S. intelligence source to a foreign official, prosecutors said Tuesday during his plea hearing. David Rush, 49, admitted to one count of wire fraud under an agreement with federal prosecutors and faces up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced Jan. 28.
CIA officer arrested with gold bars pleads guilty to wire fraud Original
WASHINGTON — A high-ranking CIA officer arrested after federal agents said they found roughly 600 pounds of gold bars stashed in his home pleaded guilty on Tuesday to one count of wire fraud under an agreement with federal prosecutors. David Rush has been in jail since his arrest on May 19. Federal agents alleged he had made up details about his education and military service record, fooling the nation’s top spy agency for years. Rush’s lawyers declined to comment.
CIA officer arrested with gold bars admits he exposed secret intelligence source to a foreign official
CIA 1 day ago Plea agreement hearing set for ex-CIA officer found with gold bars NBC News - By Ryan J. Reilly and Michael Kosnar • 1d David Rush has been in custody since his arrest in May, and his defense team had been working with federal prosecutors on a possible plea deal.
Kennedy Center Honors to be held off-site for the first time in the ceremony’s history
For the first time in the nearly 50-year history of the event, the Kennedy Center Honors will not be held inside the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts this year, the center announced Friday.
Kennedy Center Honors to be held off-site for the first time in the ceremony’s history
The Kennedy Center 21 hours ago President Trump’s Kennedy Center The New York Times - Sam Sifton • 21h We examine the arts center’s saga in Washington. Good morning. The Times obtained more than 1,000 pages from Cornell University’s internal inquiry into rape accusations by “Jane Doe.” The woman was initially embarrassed by what happened at a fraternity party in 2024 but soon concluded, “I was … Ivana Trump 3 days ago Trump’s war against nice things - Philadelphia Gay News epgn.com - Richard J.
Federal commission approves construction plans for White House visitor screening center Original
Oct. 1, 2026, 5:09 PM EDT The National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday unanimously voted to approve building plans for a new White House Visitor Screening Facility. The project is part of President Donald Trump’s massive overhaul of the White House grounds, but one that has enjoyed bipartisan support and drawn little pushback compared to his other construction plans.
Kennedy Center to remain closed to public as safety assessments continue
The Kennedy Center will remained closed as safety assessments continue at the cultural arts center with no definitive reopening date, NBC News reports. “Our facilities, safety, and security teams are now conducting a detailed emergency egress assessment to determine whether, and under what conditions, the building can safely support occupants and be evacuated while these restrictions remain in place,” the Center’s Executive Director Matt Floca told employees in an email obtained by NBC News.
James Comey seashells case delayed until early 2027
The seashells-based prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey has been delayed until early 2027, as a judge makes her way through a number of pending motions, including a request by Comey to dismiss the case on grounds it was driven by Donald Trump’s animus. U.S. District Judge Louise Flanagan declined to set a trial date in the case against Comey, where prosecutors say that photo he posted on Instagram of seashells in arranged to spell out “8647” amounted to a threat against the President.
James Comey seashells case delayed until early 2027
Follow James Comey seashells case delayed until early 2027 Fri, September 25, 2026 at 2:32 PM EDT A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging former FBI Director James Comey over an Instagram photo he posted last year of seashells spelling out "8647." (@comey via Instagram; Getty Images) The seashells-based prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey has been delayed until early 2027, as a judge makes her way through a number of pending motions, including a request by Comey to...
James Comey seashells case delayed until early 2027
A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging former FBI Director James Comey over an Instagram photo he posted last year of seashells spelling out "8647." (@comey via Instagram; Getty Images) The seashells-based prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey has been delayed until early 2027, as a judge makes her way through a number of pending motions, including a request by Comey to dismiss the case on grounds that it was driven by President Donald Trump’s animus.
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