Plaintiffs in Trump arch project seek injunction to stop administration from beginning work Nov. 5

What happened: Plaintiffs suing to stop the Trump administration's triumphal arch along the Potomac River asked a federal judge to halt construction plans, a day after the National Park Service signaled work could begin Nov. 5. Key numbers: Construction could start as early as Nov. Why it matters: The plaintiffs argue the project needs congressional authorization and that the government does not intend to wait for the court's ruling. A second lawsuit by the Arlington County Board also challenges the project.

Plaintiffs seek injunction to halt administration work starting Nov. 5.

Plaintiffs seek injunction to halt administration work starting Nov. 5. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.