# Federal panel approves Trump’s memorial arch despite court challenge

https://mins.news/en/item/131793

- The Associated Press, 2026-11-06 04:02 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://bit.ly/4kuF04k

> A key federal panel has given final approval to Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch near downtown Washington, clearing an important hurdle toward construction while the plan faces a court challenge.

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