The government says it will close a beloved D.C. park Sunday. Will a judge step in?

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Published November 13, 2026 at 4:06 PM EST

Federal judge Ana Reyes grilled the government on Friday about its plans for East Potomac Park, and indicated she could order it to remain open despite President Trump's renovation wishes.

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