A federal judge halts 'at the last minute' the construction of the triumphal arch that Trump wants to build in Washington

A federal judge has halted the construction of a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., proposed by President Trump. Judge Tanya Chutkan issued a temporary restraining order just before the planned start of construction, citing potential harm to local interests and environmental concerns. The project faced opposition from local governments and veterans' associations, arguing it would disrupt traffic and violate historical preservation. The judge noted that recent claims about the arch's security features were not included in initial planning documents. Critics, including lawmakers, have labeled the project illegal and detrimental to the area's historical significance.