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October 29, 2026
Trump officials say proposed D.C. arch would serve as a military defense site
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the arch would help detect and counter drones and other threats to Washington.
- The administration says construction could begin as soon as Nov. 5, with above-ground work planned for May 2027 and completion expected in 2030.
- U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is scheduled to hear Friday arguments on whether to halt construction.
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- Hegseth and DHS tell court Trump’s 250-foot arch would be a DC military base against enemy dronesOct 29, 2026 at 4:37 PM · Independent
- Hegseth, Mullin call Trump’s arch a ‘generational defense opportunity’Oct 29, 2026 at 8:22 PM · The Hill