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Virginia and DC sue to stop Trump's arch as work looks to start

The administration says construction of the two-hundred-fifty-foot arch could start next week, and a federal judge has promised to move expeditiously; the lounge is reportedly secure.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorVirginia and the District of Columbia sued in federal court today to stop Trump's memorial arch, making three lawsuits now, while the administration says construction could begin as early as next week.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe arch would stand two hundred fifty feet, a hundred feet taller than the Statue of Liberty, with winged eagles, Lady Liberty and an office wing with a staff lounge.

  3. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA staff lounge. In an arch.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorJudge Tanya Chutkan held a hearing Friday and says she'll move quickly.

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