Kennedy family members join lawsuit to block Trump's arch

What happened: Nine members of the Kennedy family filed to intervene as plaintiffs in lawsuits seeking to block President Trump's proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. Key numbers: Nine family members joined the filings. Judge Tanya Chutkan barred construction-related activity for 14 days. The arch would mark 250 years of American independence. Why it matters: The family argues the arch would block sightlines to the Kennedy gravesites and the Eternal Flame. The administration says it will be vindicated and that plaintiffs lack standing to sue. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Nine members of the Kennedy family filed to intervene as plaintiffs in lawsuits seeking to block President Trump's proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery.

The family argues the arch would block sightlines to the Kennedy gravesites and the Eternal Flame. The administration says it will be vindicated and that plaintiffs lack standing to sue.