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Veterans Sue Over Trump’s 250-Foot Military Arch Plan

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  • President Donald Trump announced a 250-foot arch between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
  • He described the arch as a “top grade Military Complex/Triumphal Arch” housing drones, snipers, ammunition.
  • The Pentagon said it has no information beyond Trump’s statement.
  • Three veterans and an architectural historian sued, claiming Congress must approve the project.
  • The National Capital Area Planning Commission has not issued approval and will revisit the arch this fall.