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POLITICSJun 18 · 21:37 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITJesse Bedayn, Associated Press

Senator urges FAA to reject any pressure from Trump to approve triumphal arch over aviation safety

Senator Tammy Duckworth urged the FAA to resist pressure from President Donald Trump to approve a 250-foot triumphal arch near Washington National Airport, citing aviation safety concerns and potential disruptions to historic sightlines. The FAA's preliminary study found no adverse impacts to airport operations, but Duckworth highlighted risks from the arch's proximity to complex airspace and its obstruction lighting requirements.

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Tammy DuckworthpersonFederal Aviation AdministrationorganizationDonald TrumppersonTriumphal ArchtopicRonald Reagan Washington National AirportplaceNational Park ServiceorganizationBryan BedfordpersonLincoln MemorialplaceArlington National Cemeteryplace
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