A federal judge has temporarily halted construction on a proposed memorial arch in the nation’s capital, just hours after a government panel approved the project. The 14-day injunction comes as legal challenges mount over the Trump administration’s plans to proceed with the controversial monument. While the National Capital Planning Commission voted to advance the design, the ruling introduces uncertainty over whether groundbreaking can move forward. The decision marks a setback for the administration’s efforts to expand its public works initiatives in Washington.
The National Capital Planning Commission approved President Trump's triumphal arch by an 8-4 vote late Thursday, a key win for Trump and his continued beautification projects in the nation's capital. But that win was short-lived. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on a towering memorial arch for 14 days....
