Prince William · Arlington · November 5, 2026
Judge blocks work on Trump's 250-foot arch for 14 days
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on its 250-foot arch in Memorial Circle near Arlington National Cemetery for 14 days. The order came on Thursday night, hours after the National Capital Planning Commission approved the project in an 8-4 vote.
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Friday, November 6
Judge halts Trump memorial arch for 14 days hours after commission approval
A federal judge blocked the Trump memorial arch for 14 days hours after commission approval.
Judge Halts Trump's 250-Foot Arch Near Arlington Cemetery After Commission Approval
A federal judge blocked work on Trump's proposed arch for 14 days after a planning commission approved the project in an 8-4 vote.
Judge blocks work on Trump’s arch for 14 days, hours after federal panel’s final approval
A federal judge late last night (Thursday) blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on its 250-foot arch in Memorial Circle for 14 days. The temporary restraining order by U.S.…
Thursday, November 5
Beyer Urges Rejection of Trump’s Proposed 250-Foot Arch Near Arlington Cemetery
Congressman Warns of Historic Preservation, Traffic and Public Safety Concerns U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) urged the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) Thursday to reject President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot…
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