Trump's arch gets final approval — but it could still face legal trouble

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Trump’s 250‑foot triumphal arch has been blocked for two weeks. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan issued a temporary restraining order early Friday. The order stops construction of the arch near Arlington National Cemetery for 14 days. She acted after the District of Columbia and Virginia filed a lawsuit challenging the project’s legality. The court’s order halts the Trump administration’s plan to begin work immediately while the lawsuits are considered.

President Trump signed a proclamation Thursday to protect his redesign of the Oval Office and Cabinet Room. In the proclamation he declared both rooms national monuments. He said the move will keep future administrations from changing his gold‑covered design, adding that the spaces should not be “ripped down by stupid people.” The proclamation was signed while he sat behind the Resolute Desk.

Here's Theo with business, and gold is on the move.

Reporting in this segment

• Trump's arch gets final approval — but it could still face legal trouble · Axios
• Trump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office · The Guardian

Business & Tech

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Thanks, Elena.

Gold rose in early Asian trade as risk sentiment improved. ANZ Research said investors are hopeful a Democratic‑led Congress could fight inflation more effectively.

Ivy has the weather for the whole country tomorrow.

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• Gold Continues to Rise Amid Better Risk Sentiment · Wall Street Journal

Weather

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Thanks, Theo. I'm Ivy, with the weather.

Here’s a look at tomorrow across the country. The National Weather Service has flood warnings for parts of Colorado, and a red flag warning for parts of California. In the Northeast, highs from the 60s to the 70s with rain around. In the South, highs from the 60s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Jacksonville. In the Midwest, highs from the 40s to the 50s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Kansas City. In the West, highs from the 50s to the 80s with plenty of sunshine, and some rain near Seattle. The warmest spot on our map tomorrow is Jacksonville at 85; the coolest, Minneapolis at 46. Tonight's coldest spot is Minneapolis, falling to 32. If you’re flying, the FAA reports no major delays at the nation’s big airports.

That's the weather. Back to you, Elena.

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