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Senate Democrats Challenge Trump's Plans for National Memorials
Merkley plans to introduce resolutions challenging Trump's proposed memorial projects.
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This article1 analysis · Sep 27, 2026
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Published Sep 25, 2026
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Jeff Merkley plans to introduce resolutions to block demolition of the Kennedy Center and construction of President Trump's proposed arch near Arlington National Cemetery; Lisa Murkowski is cosponsoring the Kennedy Center measure. The author argues the effort illustrates Congress's limited ability to constrain executive action.
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