Judge Blocks Construction of Trump's Massive Arch After Federal Approval

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the construction of President Donald Trump's planned 250-foot 'triumphal arch' in Washington, ordering a 14-day pause. This decision follows the National Capital Planning Commission's 8-4 vote to approve the monument, which is designed to commemorate the US 250th anniversary and double as a military storage facility. Opponents, including veterans and lawmakers, argue the structure would block views of Arlington National Cemetery and the Lincoln Memorial, calling it a monument to Trump's ego, while multiple lawsuits seek to permanently halt the project.