Judge rebukes Trump administration over D.C. golf course overhaul

Hundreds of trees were cut down despite a judge's order as the Trump administration pursued plans to overhaul a historic D.C. public golf course.

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Judge rebukes Trump administration over D.C. golf course overhaul

A judge criticized the Trump administration's plan to proceed with transforming a historic public golf course in Washington, D.C., into championship links, NPR reported.

Hundreds of trees were felled to clear space for the renovation despite a judicial order. The administration wants to move ahead with the course overhaul.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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