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Trump's towering arch clears another federal hurdle, despite public pushback

NPR News · May 21, 2026, 8:49 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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The Commission of Fine Arts gave the arch design its final approval, even though it's missing some visual components. The president said Thursday that he doesn't need approval from Congress.

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