Politics Oct 30 2 Trump attempts to change the D.C. landscape play out in the courts as midterms near By Gary Fields, Associated Press
Nation Oct 09 Trump's memorial arch faces a new lawsuit from Arlington County, Virginia The Arlington County Board in Virginia filed a lawsuit Thursday opposing the construction of the Triumphal Arch, becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against President Donald Trump's planned monument. By Gary Fields, Associated Press
Politics Oct 07 Flight attendants' union raises safety concerns over Trump's Washington arch The union representing thousands of flight attendants said Wednesday it has safety concerns about President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch that will be on final approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. By Gary Fields, Associated Press
Politics Sep 20 Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers Trump has also been calling the new White House ballroom a “military complex” and arguing it is necessary for national security purposes. By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Nation Sep 04 Watch 5:53 Retired general calls Trump's proposed arch near Arlington a 'sacrilege' The Trump administration plans to break ground within two weeks on a 250-foot arch just beyond the gates of Arlington National Cemetery. Critics say it would disrupt historic sightlines intended to symbolize the nation’s reconciliation after the Civil War. Geoff… By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura
Aug 28 National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on key Washington sightlines By Matthew Daly, Associated Press A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump’s proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects to the sightline between a host of iconic landmarks in Washington, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln and Jefferson memorials. Continue reading
Jun 04 WATCH: Capital Planning Commission seeks more info on proposed 'Trump arch' after public comment session By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The vote came after nearly three hours of public comment from about 20 members of the public, some representing historic and architectural organizations, and most of whom expressed concerns about the arch that is one of several projects the Republican… Continue reading
May 21 Design plan for Trump's proposed Washington arch is approved by Trump-appointed commission By Darlene Superville, Associated Press At a height of 250 feet, the arch would dwarf the Lincoln Memorial and be close to half the height of the Washington Monument, an obelisk that is about 555 feet tall. Continue reading
May 15 Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac River By Steven Sloan, Associated Press President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans in a tightly regulated park along the Potomac River, potentially opening a new legal fight over whether his administration is ignoring the approvals process that typically governs… Continue reading
Apr 16 Key federal agency backs concept for Trump's Triumphal Arch plan By Darlene Superville, Associated Press The 250-foot-tall arch would be built on federal land on the Virginia side of the Potomac River. It's one of several projects Trump is pursuing to leave a lasting footprint on Washington, including a new White House ballroom. Continue reading