Judge opens inquiry into Trump officials' statements in golf course case

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes appointed a special master to investigate whether Trump officials lied about the attempted takeover of the East Potomac Park golf course. The inquiry follows a Justice Department lawyer's failure to clarify administration actions and alleged defiance of court orders during Friday's proceedings. After the attorney claimed no knowledge of false statements, Judge Reyes initiated this formal probe into government misconduct. The investigation is scheduled to commence within a matter of days.