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Topic: national-park-service

Trump’s arch cleared its last planning vote, but a judge says it likely needs Congress

Verdicts: 1 True, 2 Mostly True, 1 Mixed, 1 Unproven, 2 Misleading, 1 False

A federal planning board approved Trump’s 250-foot arch 8-4 on Nov. 5. Within the hour a judge blocked construction, finding the project likely lacks the approval Congress requires.

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Freedom 250 vs. America 250: The Battle Over America’s Birthday

Trump’s Freedom 250 has displaced the Congressionally chartered America 250, diverting funds, confusing artists, and selling donor access — all while claiming to be nonpartisan.

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