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Oct 31 · D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb and Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones sue in federal court to block President Trump's 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, days before construction could begin
Newsweek: DC, Virginia Sue to Block Trump’s 250-Foot Arch After Judge Questions Plan
Grade C (76/100). Article: the eight counts, the height and traffic figures from the filing, statements from Schwalb, Jones and the White House, and Friday's hearing
C: Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- Adds the reporter's own opinion or claims as fact (minus 24 points): 'The lawsuit could add a significant new dimension to the legal battle' (unlabeled analysis in the outlet's own voice)
Splits: Article: the eight counts, the height and traffic figures from the filing, statements from Schwalb, Jones and the White House, and Friday's hearing
Same story: NBC News, Washington Examiner
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