A U.S. federal judge temporarily blocks work to redevelop a historic public Washington, D.C., golf course near the White House, pausing President Donald Trump’s plan to upgrade it for major events. The ruling comes as the site was set to close to the public for renovation, dealing what outlets describe as a setback to the administration’s effort.

Multiple outlets identify the judge as Ana Reyes and describe the order as temporary, issued in a 30-page decision. NBC and the BBC, among others, frame it as a court intervention stopping the planned closure and redevelopment for now. NPR and BNN also emphasize the short-term pause, while The Guardian and Free Malaysia Today stress that the order prevents the government from moving forward immediately.

Fox News adds that the judge relied on Trump’s Truth Social posts as evidence when granting the temporary restraining order. Times of India and The Hindu add more detail about the redevelopment concept and timing, including plans to replace the existing courses with an 18-hole championship-level facility and the duration of the closure. The Washington Times further highlights that it questioned the National Park Service’s explanations for the shutdown.