By
Jacob Rosen
Justice Department Reporter
Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Sophia Vlahakis
News Associate
Sophia Vlahakis is a Broadcast Associate at CBS News in Washington, covering politics, the White House and Capitol Hill. She graduated from the Northwestern Medill School of Journalism in 2026.
November 5, 2026 / 10:35 PM EST / CBS News
Washington — The National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to approve plans for President Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch, giving the final go-ahead for the monument that's set to be constructed between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.
The NCPC, which acts as the federal government's planning agency for the region and is stacked with Trump allies, voted 8-4 to greenlight the project after almost 9 hours of public comments from members of Congress, veterans, architects and Washington, D.C., and Virginia residents.
It's unclear how soon construction of the arch could start, though the Justice Department said in a court filing last month that it could begin as soon as Thursday. A court challenge in Washington could delay the Trump administration's plans.
Trump says proposed 250-foot arch will be used as military complex
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Source: CBS News · Jacob Rosen, Melissa Quinn, Sophia Vlahakis
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