Judge pauses Trump’s approved 250-foot arch as Democrats seek to block it
- A judge paused construction for 14 days.
- The commission approved the arch in an 8 to 4 vote.
- Democrats say Congress could block the project.
The National Capital Planning Commission approved President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, but a federal judge promptly halted construction for 14 days. The temporary pause gives veterans challenging the project time to pursue their case, while Democrats who have won control of both…