
Federal judge Ana Reyes questioned the government's plan to close East Potomac Park in Washington, D.C., on Sunday and indicated she could order it to remain open despite President Trump's renovation wishes.
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The government plans to close East Potomac Park on Sunday, and President Trump has expressed renovation wishes for the park.
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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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