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Or sign-in if you have an account.The Lincoln Memorial and Memorial Bridge are visible as Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA) the ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, speaks at the site of U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch in Arlington, Virginia, on May 14, 2026. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesAn arts commission stacked with allies of U.S. President Donald Trump gave the greenlight on Thursday to designs for his massive triumphal arch, as several lawsuits seek to halt the project.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. 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Please try againTrump says the arch will be the largest in the world, taller than the 164-foot Arc de Triomphe in Paris.However, like with his White House ballroom project — which has already seen the historic East Wing torn down — Trump has stirred controversy by not seeking congressional input for such a major change to the U.S. capital.“We’re doing it… we don’t need anything from Congress,” Trump told reporters when asked about the issue Thursday.Several groups, including Vietnam War veterans, have also sued to block the project, arguing it has not followed proper procedure and would disrupt the view from Arlington National Cemetery.The cemetery across the Potomac River from Washington, where hundreds of thousands of American veterans are buried, is considered one of the most hallowed sites in the country.The Commission of Fine Arts was established by Congress in 1910 and is made up of architects and urban planners. It gives advice on design and preservation in Washington — focusing on government buildings and monuments in the strictly managed area.Another panel overseeing construction projects that is similarly controlled by Trump allies is set to review the proposal on June 4.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.