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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump's 250-Foot Washington Arch Nears Approval Despite Legal Challenges
Caption: Trump's 250-Foot Washington Arch Nears Approval Despite Legal Challenges. President Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington could receive final federal approval on Thursday, potentially clearing the way for construction to begin as early as this week. The National Capital Planning Commission is scheduled to vote on the controversial project, which would be built at a traffic circle near Arlington National Cemetery. If approved, the initial six to eight months of work would focus on excavation and foundations, while construction above ground would not begin before May 2027. The project is expected to take between 33 and 39 months to complete and would feature an eternal flame, floodlights and a golden statue atop the structure. However, its future remains uncertain as a federal judge considers legal challenges brought by Virginia, Washington, D.C., Vietnam War veterans and historic preservationists. The challengers argue that Congress never authorised the project and warn that the massive structure would damage the historic landscape around Arlington National Cemetery. The Trump administration maintains that Congress approved the construction of an arch more than a century ago, and has also described the structure as having national security functions. Trump has presented the arch as both a military asset and a major beautification project, but the proposal has faced strong opposition from Democratic lawmakers and other groups. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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