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.

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