Trump's Triumphal Arch Advances

The project has attracted significant scrutiny from preservationists and the public, with critics arguing the arch's scale would overwhelm existing iconic landmarks.

While the commission approved the project's advancement, members have suggested major revisions, including the potential removal of gold-plated statues from the structure's summit.

The arch is part of a broader administration effort to leave a permanent architectural legacy in the nation's capital.

Lawsuits challenging the structure's environmental and historical impact are expected as the plan moves toward a final vote.