Trump Officials Draft High-Stakes Timeline for 250-Foot DC Arch
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Federal officials are moving ahead with plans to build a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., aiming to complete the project before Trump leaves office. New documents describe an aggressive construction schedule and a 320-foot crane on a flight path to Reagan National Airport, but the plan faces backlash for bypassing Congress, safety concerns, and a lawsuit alleging it would affect Arlington National Cemetery; public opposition is significant in polls.
Topics:nation#architecture#construction-and-engineering#national-monuments#politics#trump#white-house
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