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Democrats Promise to Halt Trump's Construction Projects
Democrats vow to block Trump's Washington construction projects after gaining congressional control.
In brief
Democrats vow to block Trump's Washington construction projects after gaining congressional control. Democrats have pledged to halt Trump's construction projects in Washington, D.C., including the 76-meter memorial arch, following their control of Congress. Originally reported by Clarín.
Democrats gain congressional control
Democrats have taken control of Congress after Trump's election loss.
Trump's construction projects in focus
Trump has focused on Washington projects including a 76-meter memorial arch and a golf course.
Democrats oppose Trump's projects
Democrats oppose Trump's projects, citing corruption and misuse of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Jared Huffman leads opposition
Jared Huffman, California's top natural resources representative, leads efforts to block Trump's projects.
Beyer opposes memorial arch
Don Beyer, Virginia's representative, opposes Trump's memorial arch project in Memorial Circle.
Congressional budget control
Democrats will control the budget process starting January 3, limiting Trump's construction projects.
Legal challenges to projects
Legal challenges to Trump's projects include a 300 million dollar golf course and a 76-meter memorial arch.
Federal judge blocks construction
A federal judge blocked Trump's memorial arch construction for 14 days after a 8-4 vote.
Democrats vow to halt projects
Democrats pledge to halt Trump's construction projects using congressional authority.
The takeaway
Democrats have pledged to halt Trump's construction projects in Washington, D.C., including the 76-meter memorial arch, following their control of Congress.
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