politics1 day ago
Arch Review Ends as Excavation Begins Amid Airspace and Preservation Clashes
The Trump administration has terminated the Section 106 historic preservation review for its proposed 250-foot triumphal arch, effectively bypassing a key legal hurdle. Simultaneously, excavation work has begun at the site near Arlington National Cemetery. Critics, including Senator Tammy Duckworth and Representative Don Beyer, argue the project poses severe aviation risks and violates preservation laws, while the administration fast-tracks approval for early November.