Global Politics Report Editorial
Trump administration to dig at triumphal arch site despite no final federal approvals
The Trump administration says it will break ground on a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., without final federal approval and despite an ongoing lawsuit.
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Court
Published: Sep. 05, 2026 at 07:43 AM ET
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