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Excavation work on Trump’s arch in Washington to begin over next 2 weeks, administration says
The $400 million project would rise 250 feet and faces a lawsuit over congressional approval and historic sightline concerns, officials said.
- On Thursday, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced that excavation for the Great Triumphal Arch will begin within two weeks at Memorial Circle, positioned between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
- President Donald Trump's administration designed the monument to leave a lasting imprint on Washington, including renovations to the Kennedy Center and construction of a new White House ballroom.
- Renderings reveal a white, gold-detailed arch topped with a 60-foot statue of Lady Liberty; the National Park Service released a report on August 28 backing the project despite warning of adverse effects to historic sightlines.
- A lawsuit filed by veterans and an architectural historian argues "congressional authorization is necessary and lacking for this project," said attorney Nicolas Sansone of Public Citizen Litigation Group.
- The project still requires final approval from the National Capital Planning Commission, while critics raise concerns about flight risks at Reagan National Airport and the lack of congressional input on the massive structure.
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NEWS HEADLINES: Excavation for Triumphal Arch to begin in next 2 weeks – One America News Network
A replica of President Trump’s planned “triumphal arch” and the U.S. Capitol are seen during the “Great American State Fair” on the National Mall on July 1, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) OAN Staff Katherine Mosack10:10 AM – Saturday, September 5, 2026 Excavation work for a triumphal arch in the nation’s capital is expected to begin in the next two weeks, according to President Donald Trump’s administration. Secretar…
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