Trump’s D.C.-area arch expected to be approved, but without sniper or drone plans
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- NBC News reports: “The National Capital Planning Commission is expected approve President Donald Trump’s massive — and controversial — “Triumphal Arch” for Washington, D.C., with construction scheduled to begin almos…”
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