The Trump administration told a federal judge the president’s proposed, controversial 250-foot Washington Arc could begin as soon as two weeks after the midterm elections. In court filings, the Department of Justice said the National Capital Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Nov. 5 to potentially approve the final design; if the Interior Department grants final authorization, construction could start as early as Nov. 5, 2026.

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The Trump administration told a federal judge the president’s proposed, controversial 250-foot Washington Arc could begin as soon as two weeks after the midterm elections. In court filings, the Department of Justice said the National Capital Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Nov. 5 to potentially approve the final design; if the Interior Department grants final authorization, construction could start as early as Nov. 5, 2026.