# Trump's arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction

- Source: NPR Politics
- Published: 2026-11-05T10:02:00+00:00
- Category: Politics
- Original: https://www.npr.org/2026/11/05/nx-s1-6027301/trump-arch-federal-approval-judge-construction
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/trump-s-arch-is-on-the-verge-of-federal-approval-but-a-judge-could-blo-136e8c/

A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute.

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