Excavation set to begin on Trump administration's 250-foot triumphal arch amid legal battle

Doug Burgum announced that excavation is beginning for the 250-foot Great Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C. Despite the start of work, the project faces a legal battle and criticism. Opponents, including veterans and an architectural historian, argue that the monument, located near the Lincoln Memorial, requires congressional authorization. The lawsuit continues to challenge the authorization of the Trump administration's memorial project as construction efforts move forward despite the ongoing legal disputes and public opposition.