“Federal judge blocks Trump bid to hide staff behind DC golf plan”

Key points

• A federal judge blocked Trump’s bid to hide Interior Department staff names tied to the DC golf renovation.
• The Justice Department argued publicizing names risked privacy and safety due to threats.
• U.S. District Judge Ana C. Reyes rejected privacy arguments and mandated disclosure.
• The administration released the names before a deadline, while criticizing the ruling on executive authority.
• The case follows a court order halting tree removal and an investigation into potential misrepresentation to the court.