Veterans make emergency request to block construction of Trump’s arch

Washington Post Politics Friday 04 September 2026, 19:19 UTC By Dan Diamond 1 min read

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Three Vietnam War veterans on Friday asked a federal judge to halt work to start building President Donald Trump’s planned arch, warning that the administration is seeking to outrace federal courts on the project. Democracy Dies in Darkness The 7 logo The 7 LIVEVeterans make emergency request to block construction of Trump’s arch The administration is seeking to render the project a “fait accompli” by moving quickly, the veterans’ lawyers argued Friday.

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