A federal judge has demanded stronger commitments from the Trump administration regarding its plans to renovate a historic golf course in Washington D.C., expressing concern over recent statements by President Donald Trump suggesting imminent work on the East Potomac Golf Links. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes raised questions about the potential for sudden construction, citing potential late-night surprises and possible harm to the environment and public safety. The judge gave both parties two weeks to negotiate terms that would ensure transparency and prevent unexpected work, as concerns persist over the administration's handling of public spaces in the nation's capital. The lawsuit, brought by the DC Preservation League against the Department of the Interior, alleges that the proposed reconstruction of East Potomac Park, including the golf course, would violate a 1897 congressional act establishing the park. The controversy extends beyond the renovation plans, with concerns about the use of the golf course as a dumping ground for debris from the White House's East Wing demolition.