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Interior Department cuts Colorado River usage by three states

This edition of Checks and Balances features a federal plan that cuts Colorado River water usage by three states, and a North Carolina law that restricts administrative law judges’ use of judicial deference

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Trump administration allegedly weighs developer’s plan to build private road in Yosemite National Park

The land would be used to build a roadway connecting the park to rental cabins and a lodge for tourists

The Independent UK

Trump has pulled nearly 300 national parks’ emergency responders to work on his DC pet projects: report

Workers reassigned to D.C. previously worked for parks across the country, including in Alaska and California. Their duties have since included cleaning up the East Potomac golf course

The Independent UK

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National park maintenance work sidelined as Trump's Freedom 250 takes precedence

The 250th anniversary of U.S. independence was just months away when National Park Service employees received a directive from Washington

The Independent UK

Trump picks Project 2025 author to oversee investigation into what went wrong with the Reflecting Pool

President Trump has nominated Dennis Kirk to key role, which will mean having an ally in charge of likely investigation into Lincoln Memorial renovation disaster

The Independent UK

Trump wants author of Project 2025 playbook to be one of his government watchdogs

Dennis Kirk previously served in a watchdog capacity for the intelligence community

The Independent UK

Inside Doug Burgum's Interior Department: Staff exodus and secrecy claims surface

Former officials criticize Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's leadership, citing increased secrecy and staff departures. The department has experienced significant workforce reduction initiatives and high-profile exits since Burgum's appointment. Allegations of secrecy include claims of destroyed documents and encrypted communication use. The Interior Department has strongly denied these accusations and defended…

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Dropped Cases Against Alleged Reflecting Pool Vandals Followed a Rush to Judgment

Trump still seems to think the question of individual guilt or innocence is irrelevant.

Reason

Trump Says Jeanine Pirro 'Folded Like an Umbrella' in Lincoln Memorial Vandalism Case: 'The Judge Was Really Vicious'

President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after she dismissed vandalism charges against U.S. Olympian David Hearn, arguing she backed down because of pressure from the judge overseeing the case.

Benzinga

Historic Washington DC water fixture runs murky brown two months after Trump admin reopens it

The fountain’s water will ‘once again run clean in the next 24-36 hours,’ the Interior Department said

The Independent UK

National Park Service staff ordered not to confirm deaths or injuries: report

Spokesperson for the Interior Department said the new guidance creates ‘a more consistent approach’ on incident communications

The Independent UK

Algae removing devices were not working correctly as Trump boasted about Reflecting Pool renovations, docs show

Workers also determined that cuts in the pool were unrelated to the blue coating that has been peeling

The Independent UK

Newest lawsuit seeks to put an end to Trump’s planned sculpture garden for American heroes

The Trump administration plans to install the sculpture garden near the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

The Independent UK

Federal Judge Condemns and Orders Restoration of Trump's Removal of Slavery and Climate Exhibits From National Parks

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore historical exhibits on slavery, climate change, and civil rights in national parks, criticising their removal as an attempt to rewrite history.

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Trump Faces Backlash Over $14 Million Project As Citizens React With Anger And Sarcasm: “Spot The Difference”

“Amazing what a good camera filter can do.”

International Business Times UK

'Mogged' in the Oval Office? Trump Administration Branded 'Repulsive and Cringe' Over Gen-Z Buzzwords

The Trump administration's use of Gen-Z slang in social media posts has been criticised online, with many finding the attempt to connect with younger audiences awkward and ineffective.

International Business Times UK

Polar Bears, Caribou, and an 11-Billion-Barrel Gamble: Inside Trump's Bid to Break Open America's Last Arctic Refuge

The Trump administration has opened 689,000 acres of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas bidders, sparking legal challenges and environmental concerns over the pristine habitat.

The Independent UK

30 gallons of fuel spilled onto the National Mall from generators at recent Trump-backed America 250 event: report

Environmental remediation team was seen at the sight of the fuel spill Monday, according to NBC News

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The Independent UK

Trump’s NJ golf club manager is helping with renovations for the reflecting pool

Trump Organization employee David Schutzenhofer has been offering suggestions on the president’s latest D.C. passion project

The Independent UK

Trump administration cancels rule that made conservation a 'use' of public lands

The Interior Department is canceling a rule that put public lands conservation on equal footing with development

Roll Call

Trump’s budget proposal for Interior seeks to make DC beautiful again

President Donald Trump’s desire to make the nation’s capital “beautiful again” is a central focus of the White House’s fiscal 2027 budget request for the Interior Department. The budget, released Friday, calls for $15.9 billion for the department, a $2.3 billion decrease from the fiscal 2026 enacted level. The White…

The Independent UK

Delaware removed a statue of a founder with 200 slaves. National Parks now plan to install it in DC

The statue is slated for a six-month stay at Freedom Plaza starting in 2026

The Independent UK

Lawsuits challenge renewed push for oil drilling in Alaska petroleum reserve and upcoming lease sale

Conservation organizations and an Iñupiat group have filed legal challenges to the Trump administration’s renewed push for oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska and an upcoming lease sale

The Guardian - US

Trump administration removes LGBTQ+ Pride flag from Stonewall national monument

The move in New York follows an interior department memo restricting non-agency flags at national parks

Euronews

'America-first' pricing: Higher fees for foreigners at US national parks stoke tourism concerns

The US Interior Department says new charges will fund park upkeep, but businesses fear international travellers will be put off visiting.

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