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21 September 2026

World leaders convene for UNGA. And, Trump says D.C. arch will be a 'military complex'

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World leaders convene for UNGA. And, Trump says D.C. arch will be a 'military complex'

This week, world leaders convene for the U. N. General Assembly as war continues in Ukraine and the Gulf. And, President Trump has proposed that his arch serve as a military complex. (Image credit: Angela Weiss)

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