The Trump administration announced in early September 2026 that it will begin excavation work on a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., within two weeks despite lacking final federal approvals and facing an ongoing lawsuit from veterans. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum indicated the work would proceed ahead of required authorizations.
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Trump plans to break ground on Washington arch without final approval Reuters
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says "excavation work" will begin in the next two weeks, without approval from a key federal body. Veterans who sued over the arch want a judge to intervene before then.
The Trump administration says it will break ground on a 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington, D.C., without final federal approval and despite an ongoing lawsuit.