Judge blocks construction of Trump's triumphal arch an hour after committee gave the green light

The National Capital Planning Commission approved the construction of a triumphal arch modeled after Paris's Arc de Triomphe, but a federal judge halted the project due to concerns about its impact on Arlington National Cemetery. The judge's order prohibits any construction activities for 14 days while the case is reviewed. If built, the arch will not be completed until after Trump's presidency, with construction expected to take 33 to 39 months. Trump also declared the Oval Office a national monument to preserve his renovations.