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The government says it will close a beloved D.C. park Sunday. Will a judge step in?

Federal judge Ana Reyes grilled the government on Friday about its plans for East Potomac Park, and indicated she could order it to remain open despite President Trump's renovation wishes.

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Rachel Treisman is a reporter on NPR's general assignment desk.
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