Washington DC, Nov. 6 -- Shortly after the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) voted to approve the 250-foot triumphal arch between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, the construction of United States President Donald Trump's project was temporarily blocked by a federal judge on Thursday (local time), CBS News reported.

Judge Tanya Chutkan, appointed by former President Barack Obama, ordered a 14-day halt on construction of the arch.

The NCPC had approved the construction of Trump's project with an 8-4 vote in favour. This came in the backdrop of several citizens, including veterans, opposing the project.

The approval from the Commission, despite a temporary halt from the federal judge, is a major win for Tru...