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Politics · United StatesTrump dismissed White House ballroom safety concerns, report says
President Donald Trump allegedly dismissed concerns about fire and safety codes for a White House ballroom project, with the architect reportedly quitting after repeated warnings about inadequate emergency exits and fire containment measures.
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Politics · United StatesDC official urges Trump to scrap arch for columns
A Washington DC preservation official has urged the Trump administration to abandon plans for a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. C. Andrew Lewis proposed building slender columns instead, citing original designs from 1924.
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Trump administration to begin excavation for Washington arch
Excavation for a planned 250-foot-tall arch in Washington, D.C. is set to begin within two weeks, the Trump administration announced. The project faces a lawsuit and criticism over its potential impact on historic sightlines.
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