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Judge opens ethics inquiry into Justice Department's East Potomac golf course statements

Cited deteriorating seawall as reason to close park areas

The East Potomac golf course is set to close Nov. 15 for a championship-level renovation. For months, Justice Department lawyers told a federal judge that no final plan existed, even as President Trump announced the closure on Truth Social.

Updated 5 days ago

Chiricahua National Monument becomes Arizona's fourth national park

Rule Changes

Acting NPS director for the redesignation

Chiricahua National Monument became Chiricahua National Park on Oct. 20, 2026, when President Donald Trump signed the Chiricahua National Park Act. The 12,000-acre site in southeastern Arizona is the state's fourth national park and the country's 64th.

Updated Oct 23

Notable Quotes

"Large sections of the sidewalk adjacent to the seawall are underwater twice daily."

from Judge opens ethics inquiry into Justice Department's East Potomac golf course statements · Updated 5 days ago

While its name is changing, our commitment remains the same: protecting this remarkable landscape and its cultural heritage while providing opportunities for visitors to experience and enjoy it for generations to come.

from Chiricahua National Monument becomes Arizona's fourth national park · Updated Oct 23