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

NPR | By Rachel Treisman

Published November 13, 2026 at 3:06 PM CST

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

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