Politics
Trump Administration Reverses Environmental Regulations
The Trump administration has rolled back protections for threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, reversing a previous policy that offered similar safeguards to endangered and threatened species. This move comes amid ongoing financial troubles in Wisconsin's gubernatorial race.
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The Hill
Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez (D) dropped out of the Democratic gubernatorial primary Friday after her campaign disclosed major errors in its financial reporting. Rodriguez, who had been considered one of the leading Democratic contenders to succeed retiring Gov. Tony Evers (D), said the mishand
2026-07-17 19:43 UTC
The Hill
The Trump administration on Friday rolled back protections for at-risk animal and plant species under the Endangered Species Act. Under prior regulations, species that were considered “threatened” — at risk but a step below endangered — would still receive the same protections as those that are enda
2026-07-17 19:52 UTC