Judge halts the start of construction of Trump's Arc de Triomphe

Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan has temporarily halted the construction of Trump's proposed Arch of Triumph in Washington, allowing time for legal review. The project, approved by the National Capital Planning Commission, faced opposition regarding its legality and funding. Critics raised concerns about its location and potential military use. Chutkan emphasized the improbability of a century-old law authorizing such a significant monument. The arch, designed to be 77 meters tall, would disrupt traffic and involve extensive excavation. Trump's administration had planned to start construction immediately after the commission's approval, but the judge's ruling has delayed those plans.