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Judge erupts at DOJ lawyers over 430 felled trees at D.C. golf course

The government failed to provide proper notice before the tree removal, with the notification arriving late on a Friday—ensuring maximum bureaucratic chaos.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Newsroom
Published 3:25 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Fox News: “Biden-appointed judge with history of fiery Trump clashes erupts at DOJ: 'You've lost all credibility!'”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 3:25 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger.
Topics: D.C., DOJ, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Judge chastises DOJ lawyers after 430 trees cut down at D.C. golf… (October 12).

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Fox NewsBiden-appointed judge with history of fiery Trump clashes erupts at DOJ: 'You've lost all credibility!'

What BBN said about it

Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentJudge Ana Reyes told government lawyers they had lost all credibility.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentShe demanded to know why nobody gave proper notice before the cutting, and the notice in question landed late on a Friday.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI found out I was coming here late Friday too, so I feel seen.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYou were told Friday?
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentLate Friday, Hank, and the memo is still in my inbox with my promotion paperwork. I have new business cards, by the way.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip. Chip has news from across America, and I am told it came with plenty of warning.