Episode

Trump's arch clears another hurdle, setting up a big debate: Do height limits apply?

Podcast: All Things Considered
Published: Jul 10, 2026
Duration seconds: 211
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Summary

The Interior Department is arguing D.C. height limits don't apply to federal projects, bucking a century of precedent. If the panel reviewing Trump's arch agrees, experts say it could change the city.