Trump's DC golf plan ignites clash with residents

President Trump plans to break ground on Sept. 1 for a new 'world-class' golf course on National Park Service land near the White House, a move that would replace the public East Potomac course and draw opposition from local residents and preservationists; a lawsuit by the DC Preservation League challenges the process, a federal judge questioned whether there has been a final agency action, and the White House has not disclosed plans or secured required sign-offs. A debris pile from East Wing renovations containing toxic metals was found at the site, complicating the project.