Planning commission approves Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch
The National Capital Planning Commission has approved construction of President Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch, Fox News reports.
The National Capital Planning Commission has approved construction of President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch, according to Fox News. Fox describes the arch as 250 feet tall and inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
NBC News reported earlier that the commission was expected to approve the project. It said construction was scheduled to begin almost immediately.
NBC's headline said the approval was expected to come without sniper or drone plans. The report text provided does not explain what that refers to.
The reports differ on location. Fox's headline places the arch in Arlington, while its text and NBC both refer to Washington, D.C.
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- NBC NewsTrump’s D.C.-area arch expected to be approved, but without sniper or drone plansThu, Nov 5, 1:56 PM EST
- Fox NewsTrump's massive Arlington triumphal arch approved for construction by federal planning commissionThu, Nov 5, 11:02 PM EST
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