Global Politics Report Editorial
Trump says his D.C. arch will serve as 'military complex' with snipers and drones
President Trump has claimed that military operations are needed at his proposed triumphal arch in Washington D.C., in order to protect national security. A federal court is weighing the arch's legality.
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Court
Published: Sep. 20, 2026 at 11:05 AM ET
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Original source: NPR Politics