Judge demands answers as Trump admin shuts down beloved 124-year-old golf course

The Trump administration's sudden plan to take over operations of Washington's busiest public golf course prompted emergency legal action and widespread confusion Sunday, as the Interior Department offered little explanation for shutting down the 124-year-old facility during peak season.

After news reports Friday indicated the administration would assume control Sunday night, the Interior Department remained silent about its intentions, and National Links Trust, the nonprofit currently operating East Potomac Golf Links...