Trump’s planned DC arch faces new lawsuit

What happened: Arlington County, Virginia sued the Interior Department and National Park Service to block Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. It is the first governmental body to take legal action against the monument. Key numbers: Arch height 250 feet (76 metres). Approval possible as early as next month. Why it matters: The county says the arch would harm residents and require flight path changes. The FAA dropped an earlier red obstruction light requirement, and aviation experts have raised safety concerns over its proximity to airport corridors.

Arlington County, Virginia sued the Interior Department and National Park Service to block Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. It is the first governmental body to take legal action against the monument.

The county says the arch would harm residents and require flight path changes. The FAA dropped an earlier red obstruction light requirement, and aviation experts have raised safety concerns over its proximity to airport corridors.