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Arlington County sues to block Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch

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The Arlington County Board in Virginia filed a lawsuit Thursday opposing construction of President Trump's planned 250-foot Triumphal Arch, becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against the monument. The lawsuit follows the project's April approval by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts and cites concerns about impacts on tourism, safety for local residents, and proximity to Arlington National Cemetery.

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