US judge blocks construction of Trump's 250-foot arch after federal approval

A federal judge has halted construction of the proposed 250-foot arch, a signature project of the Trump administration, despite prior federal agency approval. The ruling introduces legal uncertainty over the project's timeline and raises questions about the administration's authority to fast-track such infrastructure. The decision is a notable judicial check on executive action, though its broader political and economic impact remains limited.

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