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Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's planned arch

Virginia and D.C. suing over Trump's planned arch signals legal challenge and political conflict.

What happened: The District of Columbia and Virginia sued in federal court Saturday to halt construction of a planned 250-foot arch near the Potomac River, as the administration says work could begin as early as next week. Key numbers: Three lawsuits now seek to stop the project. Why it matters: The suits seek a temporary restraining order, and U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said she would move expeditiously on the request. The administration plans to seek final approval at Thursday's National Capital Planning Commission meeting and possibly begin construction the same day. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h
The District of Columbia and Virginia sued in federal court Saturday to halt construction of a planned 250-foot arch near the Potomac River, as the administration says work could begin as early as next week.
The suits seek a temporary restraining order, and U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said she would move expeditiously on the request. The administration plans to seek final approval at Thursday's National Capital Planning Commission meeting and possibly begin construction the same day.
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