Trump’s 250-ft memorial arch in Washington on road to breaking ground after key federal panel votes to launch construction… but one hurdle could ruin it all

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A federal judge has blocked construction of Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot Triumphal Arch in Washington, hours after a federal planning panel voted to approve it. The ruling prevents work from beginning for now and adds a major legal obstacle to the project.

The National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-4 in favour of the arch, planned near Arlington National Cemetery, and construction had potentially been due to start within 24 hours. The project’s cost and funding remain unclear, with estimates reaching $100 million; Democrats have also threatened to stop it when they take control of Congress in January.

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In short

A judge blocked construction of Trump’s proposed arch.
The planning panel had approved it 8-4.
Cost estimates reach $100 million, but funding is unclear.

How this story developed

34 minutes ago The National Capital Planning Commission has voted 8-4 to approve Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot Triumphal Arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
39 minutes ago A federal judge has blocked construction of Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot Triumphal Arch in Washington, hours after a federal planning panel voted to approve it. The ruling prevents work from beginning for now and adds a major legal obstacle to the project.