Judge refuses DOJ’s demand to step aside from golf course hearing

A federal judge, Ana Reyes, turned down the Justice Department's request for her to recuse herself from a pivotal hearing about East Potomac Park's future. The Trump administration alleges bias due to her previous confrontation with a DOJ lawyer, amid plans to convert the park into a golf course. This refusal could impact the legal battle, affecting how the court processes the case given the administration's accusations of bias. The outcome of this hearing is crucial as it determines the park's fate and sets a precedent for future judicial impartiality concerns.