A federal judge warns the Trump administration it must provide proper notice to the court before beginning major work on a public golf course in Washington, D.C. The judge tells Justice Department lawyers that proceeding with planned renovations at East Potomac Golf Links without first notifying the court could trigger “serious consequences.” The warning comes during a contentious hearing in which the court emphasizes the requirement for adherence to notice and related procedural steps before government action moves forward. ABC News and the New York Post both report that the judge’s message is direct, with the judge insisting the administration cannot begin significant work at the facility until the court has been informed in the manner required by the case. The sources describe the court’s focus as procedural compliance rather than addressing the underlying merits of the renovation plans in detail at that moment. The administration’s next steps depend on whether it can meet the court’s notification requirements before any further work begins.