D.C. And Virginia Sue To Stop Trump's Triumphal Arch As Nov. 5 Groundbreaking Looms

What happened: The District of Columbia and Virginia sued the Trump administration on Saturday to halt construction of a 250-foot triumphal arch planned for Memorial Circle, seeking a temporary restraining order days before work could begin. Key numbers: Arch height 250 feet. Suit filed Oct. 31. Groundbreaking possible Nov. 5. Why it matters: The suit argues construction would cause irreparable harm to the District and its residents, and it adds a third legal challenge to the project. A White House spokesman called the arch potentially one of the most iconic landmarks. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

The District of Columbia and Virginia sued the Trump administration on Saturday to halt construction of a 250-foot triumphal arch planned for Memorial Circle, seeking a temporary restraining order days before work could begin.

The suit argues construction would cause irreparable harm to the District and its residents, and it adds a third legal challenge to the project. A White House spokesman called the arch potentially one of the most iconic landmarks.