Trump Announces Construction of Triumphal Arch Near Lincoln Memorial

Richard Leon denied a request to temporarily block construction of a $400 million East Wing ballroom after Donald Trump sought approval for the project within a nine-week timeline.The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed a lawsuit to stop the 90,000-square-foot addition, which critics argue bypasses standard oversight for historic preservation at the White House.Trump also announced plans for a triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial for the 250th anniversary of the USA as his administration moves to influence federal commissions.