India, Oct. 14 -- A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to stop tree-cutting and other work affecting Washington's historic East Potomac Golf Course until October 26. The order follows a dispute over the removal of hundreds of trees at the public park, which President Donald Trump wants to turn into a major golf venue.

According to The Associated Press (AP), US District Judge Ana Reyes issued the order on Tuesday, a day after questioning the government's handling of the work and its failure to give proper notice to the court and those challenging the renovation.

Reyes' latest order extends a pause she imposed on Monday after a tense three-hour hearing. She had initially ordered a 24-hour halt while the administration t...