A JUDGE BLOCKED CONSTRUCTION OF TRUMP ARCH AT THE 11TH HOUR . WHAT NEXT ?

What happened: A federal judge blocked construction of President Trump's arch, barring the government from any work for 14 days after a planning commission granted final approval. Key numbers: Judge Tanya Chutkan issued the order just before midnight Friday with a 33-page opinion. The commission approved the arch 8-4 less than two hours earlier. Why it matters: Chutkan agreed D.C. and Virginia are likely to be harmed, citing immediate traffic disruptions. The administration had told the court it could begin excavation the same day despite lacking Congressional authorization. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

A federal judge blocked construction of President Trump's arch, barring the government from any work for 14 days after a planning commission granted final approval.

Chutkan agreed D.C. and Virginia are likely to be harmed, citing immediate traffic disruptions. The administration had told the court it could begin excavation the same day despite lacking Congressional authorization.