Event Brief
Trump arch project to use existing White House contract
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 11:09 PM ET
Summary: The administration is reportedly considering extending an existing White House contract to cover environmental assessment for a victory arch.
WHO: National Park Service acting director Jessica Bowron and the Trump administration
WHAT: Bowron allegedly proposed extending an existing AECOM contract for White House grounds work to include environmental assessment for the victory arch project.
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 7:24 PM ET
WHERE: White House grounds, across the Potomac River
WHY: To avoid the usual bidding process for the 250-foot victory arch project by using an existing contract.
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