Global Politics Report Editorial
Is Work Starting for Trump’s Arch? It Depends Who’s Asking.
The Justice Department told a court the government would only conduct archaeological excavation, a day after a Trump official announced the project was in motion.
Key Data
Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Court
Published: Sep. 05, 2026 at 11:19 AM ET
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Original source: The New York Times