By Zach Schonfeld and Sophie Brams | Wednesday, October 21

The Associated Press

Is trust breaking down between DOJ & judges?

A federal judge pressed Justice Department (DOJ) lawyers this week on whether she should believe them or President Trump when it comes to the administration's plans for a golf course in the nation's capital.

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