Is work starting for Trump’s arch? It depends who’s asking
The Trump administration announced plans to begin digging at a Washington site where it wants to build a large gilded arch dedicated to Trump. Critics say the project would damage historic views in the city and have asked a federal court to stop the work from starting.
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Part of Trump's White House ballroom, the East Wing demolition and his Washington arch
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11 sourcesTrump administration to dig at triumphal arch site despite no final federal approvals
Trump’s arch may break ground without final approval. Veterans are trying to stop it
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22 sourcesTrump's plan to build massive triumphal arch in Washington, D.C. moving forward
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8 sourcesExcavation starting on Trump’s 250-foot triumphal arch despite ongoing legal battle
Construction on Trump's 250-foot arch to start soon, Interior Secretary Burgum says
Excavation set to begin on Trump administration's 250-foot triumphal arch amid legal battle
‘Great Triumphal Arch’ excavation work to begin in coming weeks, Burgum says
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1 articleExcavation work on Trump’s towering, gilded arch to begin over next two weeks
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The story so far
2 developments- Sep 3Work on Trump-backed Triumphal Arch will start in coming weeks
- Sep 4Only center coverage:Trump ‘triumphal arch’ opponents seek emergency court action after groundbreaking plans were announced
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Quiet for 45 daysLast development · Sep 4 — Trump ‘triumphal arch’ opponents seek emergency court action after groundbreaking plans were announced