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Judge refuses DOJ’s demand to step aside from golf course hearing

A federal judge refused the Justice Department’s (DOJ) demand to step aside from a key hearing on Monday over the future of East Potomac Park, which President Trump wants to renovate into a championship-style golf course. The Trump administration has accused U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes of bias after she yelled at a government attorney last week...

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The Hill· Oct 19, 11:18 AMJudge refuses DOJ’s demand to step aside from golf course hearing

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