Judge blocks Trump arch hours after federal panel approval

What happened: The National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-4 to give final approval to President Donald Trump's "triumphal arch," with construction potentially set to begin imminently. Key numbers: Vote was 8-4. The arch would be 250 feet tall, more than twice the 99-foot Lincoln Memorial. About 130 people signed up to comment. Why it matters: A lawsuit by veterans, joined by D.C. and Virginia, accuses the administration of violating federal law by not seeking specific congressional authorization. The judge has ordered at least 30 minutes' notice before any work begins. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

The National Capital Planning Commission voted 8-4 to give final approval to President Donald Trump's "triumphal arch," with construction potentially set to begin imminently.

A lawsuit by veterans, joined by D.C. and Virginia, accuses the administration of violating federal law by not seeking specific congressional authorization. The judge has ordered at least 30 minutes' notice before any work begins.