Excavation to begin on Trump-backed triumphal arch
By The BriefBrief
The federal government plans to begin excavation within the next two weeks on a massive triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said. The project is described as controversial and backed by President Trump.
WHO:Doug Burgum, U.S. Secretary of the Interior
WHAT:Federal excavation work is planned to start on a triumphal arch near Washington, D.C.
WHEN:Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 5:22 PM ET
WHERE:near Washington, D.C.
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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