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JUST IN: Judge Reyes takes note of Trump’s post re the golf course and asks whether the government is abandoning its original position that there has been no final decision. She’s also summoning @ASGWoodward to court Monday, presumably to address his disqualification motion.
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New: Trump says that East Potomac Golf Course will close on Nov 15 for the redesign by Tom Fazio.
“Restoration work will begin on the Fazio Design on November 15th, when the old Course will be closed to play. The new Course will be opened in approximately 15 months.”
This comes as there is a heated legal dispute right now about whether the government can redesign the course.
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Also new tax proposals making the rounds of the Council, and complaints about e-scooters and bikes. Join us at noon.
Catch me on the Politics Hour today with @Nnamdikid and @tomsherwood at 12:30pm on @wamu885! We’ll be discussing my community listening session about National Guard troops near our schools and other DC news.
Listen live here:wamu.org/story/26/10/15/the-…
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JUST IN: Judge Reyes lays out her 21-page decision to block further tree-cutting on East Potomac golf course — it is being rushed through at Trump's behest, she concludes, despite ongoing litigation and questionable authority. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin…
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News: Judge Reyes extends the TRO against the government saying that the Trump admin cannot "fell any further trees on the East Potomac Golf Course through Monday, October 26, 2026."
She also says that the "Government must provide the Court and Plaintiffs three business days' written advance notice prior to making any irreparable modification to any permanent form or feature of the East Potomac Golf Course."
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NEWS: @MayorBowser pitched bringing a 500,000-square-foot spa complex to the banks of the Anacostia River in Ward 8, offering @ThermeGroup a 15-acre plot of land for $1 a year in rent. But the plan may be dead, now that @Janeese4DC tells me she’s opposed. washingtonsun.com/metro/dc-s…
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#New UMBC poll by Mileah Kromer shows Democrat Gov. Wes Moore with sizable lead over Republican Dan Cox (51-24%), 14% undecided and 11% other candidates.
Good morning. Maryland.
Here is Part 1 of the UMBC Poll:
politics.umbc.edu/wp-content…
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More soon!
Matt Blitz retweeted
Wow. Mendo saying publicly that Pirro should re-try Trayon White’s bribery case.
Mendo on Councilmember Trayon White: "I just think it's inappropriate to accepting an envelope with $35,000 of cash in it," especially in connection.
He thinks Pirro should retry the case.
Mendo: "We need finality. We need either an acquittal or conviction."
Matt Blitz retweeted
Good and not-good economic news for D.C. today from the city's CFO.
Good: The September revenue estimate says the city will close out the 2026 fiscal year with $205 million more revenue than expected.
Not good: Revenue projections for next four years are down.
Matt Blitz retweeted
Mayor Bowser said she had no comment on the outcome of the Trayon White bribery case, which ended in a mistrial Monday. But, when asked what should happen next, does she believe council should move to expel White again, she said this: @DCNewsNow
Matt Blitz retweeted
W5's @CMZParker5 just now on @trayonwhite's ongoing trial: "It is unfortunate, and I wish we were not in this place."
If convicted, "he instantly will be invalidated and will be unable to run for office again in the District."
It an acquittal or hung jury? "A bit more tricky."
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Tomorrow 12 jurors are expected to start deliberating the fate of Ward 8 Council member Trayon White in a federal bribery trial that lasted roughly eight days. @jennygathright sets the stage for the big decision to come: washingtonsun.com/metro/juro…
Matt Blitz retweeted
Well, this seems pretty definitive: Prince George's County court records show Kamara divorced Danielle Simmons, the woman White's defense claims is his half-sister, two years ago.
That means in Aug. 2024, when White was arrested, the pair were indeed brother-in-laws.
Matt Blitz retweeted
Here's the story on what happened outside the Wilson Building yesterday when former D.C. attorney general Karl Racine crashed a press conference put on by tenants of a building whose owner is his client — and is being sued by the current attorney general.
washingtonsun.com/metro/karl…
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On the morning of Saturday, September 5th, Will experienced a heart attack during his regular weekend pickup basketball game. He was treated at The George Washington Hospital. The procedure went exceptionally well, and his doctors expect a full recovery.
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NEW in the East Potomac golf course case: DOJ filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, citing SCOTUS’s recent ruling regarding Trump’s ballroom & a ruling that asserted the lawsuit’s claims are premature bc a course design isn’t finalized.
Here’s my understanding of the motion🧵:
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A lot of tree removal happening at East Potomac GC the last few days. Several folks sent us pictures, including a cherry tree that was removed near 14 green. We took a look ourselves and confirmed that this cherry was not on the list of dead & dying trees approved for removal.
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A bittersweet story this week. When I saw the news of Dolly's passing, I just assumed she'd helped DC because of how incredible her reach was across music, philanthropy, and more. How amazing to learn that she helped foster love of reading among DC kids. 51st.news/dolly-parton-imagi…
NEW: After family members announced Dolly Parton’s death on Tuesday, tributes immediately came rolling in.
One local tribute, in particular, stood out: @dcpl's.
@ecwilliams30 reports on the world-famous singer-songwriter and actor's impact in D.C.: 51st.news/dolly-parton-imagi…
