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Todd Blanche has posted written orders that rescind a May directive creating a $1.8bn "anti-weaponization" fund and that limit broad IRS audit protections in a settlement with Donald Trump. Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have said they will support advancing his nomination to the full Senate, though Democrats and legal experts have said the written assurances leave room to revive the fund.
The Presidio dispute over the border wall has culminated in a court ruling that denies a stay, while the government continues with plans to deploy the barrier, raising flood and environmental concerns for the town and surrounding areas.
The government has ordered a halt to drilling new wells in New Mexico while a groundwater strategy is developed with state and federal agencies. Ranchers warn that pumping could threaten livestock and livelihoods as drought presses on; officials say all non-tribal wells require permits, and eight wells have been found drilled without authorization along the Roosevelt Reservation.
Arlington County has filed a lawsuit against the National Park Service, arguing the proposed 250‑foot arch near Memorial Circle will harm residents, disrupt traffic, and alter views from iconic sites. The case seeks to halt ground‑disturbing work until proper environmental reviews are completed. The government says it is following all laws.
The DC golf course renovation, part of plans to reshape Washington landmarks, is moving forward with a November start. A federal judge has halted some tree removals and ordered government notice on changes, while litigation challenges environmental and public-access concerns.
The judiciary has paused renovations at the East Potomac Golf Course as the Trump administration faces legal challenges over a planned 15‑month closure and redevelopment. Judges are scrutinizing tree removal and other changes amid ongoing litigation by the DC Preservation League and local golfers.
The East Potomac Golf Course is at the center of a legal fight as President Trump’s renovation plans, aimed at attracting world-class tournaments, are halted by a court ruling. Officials warn the project could close a public space used by walkers, runners and families, while opponents argue the changes could alter the city’s cultural landscape.