A federal panel advances Trump's proposed arch, despite unanswered questions

NPR | By Rachel Treisman

Published July 10, 2026 at 4:49 AM EDT

The National Capital Planning Commission greenlit preliminary site and building plans after hours of public pushback. It wants more details before what could be its final review in September.

Rachel Treisman

Rachel Treisman (she/her) is a writer and editor for the Morning Edition live blog, which she helped launch in early 2021.

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