Virginia and DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin

What happened: Virginia and the District of Columbia sued in federal court over President Donald Trump's proposed memorial arch, and Judge Tanya Chutkan consolidated the case with an earlier lawsuit by three Vietnam War veterans and an architectural historian. Key numbers: The arch would rise 250 feet (76 meters), 100 feet (30 meters) taller than the Statue Why it matters: The plaintiffs seek a temporary restraining order to halt construction, arguing it would snarl traffic, produce pollution and interfere with emergency services. The administration calls the arch a high priority project. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

Virginia and the District of Columbia sued in federal court over President Donald Trump's proposed memorial arch, and Judge Tanya Chutkan consolidated the case with an earlier lawsuit by three Vietnam War veterans and an architectural historian.

The plaintiffs seek a temporary restraining order to halt construction, arguing it would snarl traffic, produce pollution and interfere with emergency services. The administration calls the arch a high priority project.