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Trump administration to dig at triumphal arch site despite no final federal approvals

The Trump administration says it will break ground on a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., without final federal approval and despite an ongoing lawsuit.

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Published by CurrentWire Sep 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET · First coverage Sep 5, 2026 at 7:43 AM ET

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