National Capital Planning Commission approves Trump’s triumphal arch

National Capital Planning Commission approves Trump’s triumphal arch

STL.News Press Release Distribution Services NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The National Capital Planning Commission on Thursday approved President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch in downtown Washington, D.C., allowing construction to move ahead.The federal panel approved construction of the 250-foot-tall structure, which is inspired by Paris' Arc de Triomphe and intended to attract visitors crossing the Memorial Bridge from Arlington National Cemetery into the nation's capital.The panel voted 8-4 in favor of the project following a public hearing, giving the green light for construction to begin, potentially as soon as this week, according to administration officials.Mark Paoletta, the commission's Trump-appointed chairman,

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