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Golf course fight and Triumphal Arch plans in Washington
The judge in the National Mall golf course dispute says she fears death threats, while the president demands a world-class makeover of the course.
On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by ABC News: “Triumphal Arch final plans submitted to National Capital Planning Commission”, with reporting from The Washington Times.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 4:54 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
- Topics: Washington, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: Washington Examiner: Losing should have consequences for Mike Johnson (October 19).
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA golf course on the National Mall has become a legal and political fight in Washington, after President Trump pushed for a world-class makeover and called the judge in his way a crazed lunatic on Monday.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe judge in the golf course case says she is worried for her safety, and she says the threats are coming from people who have strong feelings about the project.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Washington Times reports that, and a threat against any judge is a serious matter, whatever the dispute.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAlso in Washington, final plans for the Triumphal Arch have gone to the National Capital Planning Commission, which reviews them at a meeting on November fifth.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe plans show a golden winged statue on top, holding a torch with an eternal flame.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorABC News says the Interior Department also removed fifteen traffic signal posts.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe plans call it two hundred fifty stories tall, while other reports say two hundred fifty feet.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorStories and feet are different units, Chip. The commission will need to pick one.
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