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A judge blocks construction of Trump's arch moments after it won federal approval

The Trump administration hoped to begin construction immediately after a federal panel approved its arch late Thursday. But just after midnight, the judge issued an order blocking work for 14 days.

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Source: NPR Politics

Politics desk: Court

Published: Nov. 06, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET

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Original source: NPR Politics

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