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Jesse Bedayn

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	author:	Jesse Bedayn	institution:	Associated Press	¿porque no los dos?
	tl;dr	An AP report says the Trump administration expects excavation to begin within two weeks for a proposed 250-foot, gilded “Trump Triumphal Arch” at Memorial Circle in Washington, between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The project faces a lawsuit alleging congressional authorization is required, and critics argue it would disrupt historic sightlines and nearby sites’ significance. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum publicly promoted the design and rationale on X, while the Justice Department filed to dismiss the suit.
	deeper:	The piece is largely straight, attribution-heavy reporting: it cites the administration’s timeline, Burgum’s promotional statements, a National Park Service assessment noting adverse sightline effects, and plaintiffs’ legal arguments, plus DOJ’s motion to toss the suit. Bias is mild, mainly from a few loaded phrases (e.g., “leave his lasting imprint,” “towering, gilded”) and limited space for deeper scrutiny (costs, procurement, approvals, and broader stakeholder views). Overall quality is solid but not exhaustive.
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