Doug Burgum stories

Sep 4, 2026

Veterans seek emergency court order to block Trump triumphal arch groundbreaking

Vietnam War veterans filed an emergency request in federal court to halt construction of President Trump's proposed triumphal arch after Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced excavation would begin within two weeks, without final approval from a key federal body. A federal judge has warned the administration not to proceed without formal notice.

Sep 4, 20265 sources

Sep 3, 2026

Trump administration begins excavation work on 250-foot triumphal arch despite legal challenges

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced excavation will begin within two weeks on Trump's planned 250-foot memorial arch in Washington, despite ongoing lawsuits and lack of final approval from planning authorities.

Sep 3, 20269 sources

Jun 20, 2026

Trump Administration to Use Same Contractor for Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Repairs Despite Project Troubles

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced the Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, instead using the same company that received a no-bid contract for the troubled project that resulted in the water turning green with algae.

Jun 20, 20264 sources