Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Clears Early Design Hurdles as critics balk
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A federal panel approved early designs for President Trump’s planned 250-foot arch to commemorate the United States’ 250th anniversary, even as critics urged lawmakers to block the project. The Commission of Fine Arts asked for revisions, including downsizing and possibly omitting gold-plated statues, signaling continued debate over the arch’s aesthetics, potential impact on Washington’s skyline, and questions about congressional authorization.
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- US panel approves Trump’s design for massive arch in Washington, DC Al Jazeera
- Trump's plan for a triumphal arch gets initial green light from federal panel NBC News
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