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A non-profit is suing the Trump administration over plans to paint the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool American Flag Blue
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The Cultural Landscape Foundation is asking a federal judge to halt the project, saying the administration skipped the required review under the National Historic Preservation Act
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The group argues the work is unlawful and says the pool should be restored to its original state until proper approval is completed
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President Trump has taken a direct role in the project and says he expects it to be finished within two weeks
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Meanwhile, workers also picking up on another project. Crews began early surveying at the proposed site of Trump's Triumphal Arch in Washington
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Workers were seen marking off land between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery
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with fencing and survey flags now in place. That project is also facing a legal challenge
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And on Capitol Hill, Senate Republicans are moving forward with a plan to provide up to $1 billion for security upgrades connected to Trump's White House ballroom project
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A federal judge ordered construction stopped in March, but an appeals court allowed work to resume last month
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Demolition crews have already torn down the East Wing to make way for the project, as you're seeing here
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Lawmakers from both parties have raised questions about the plan, including how it's being funded
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The next court hearing is set for June 5th
