Politics
Research Sites Closed Amid Political Turmoil
The Forest Service is closing 23 research sites as part of a broader reorganization. Meanwhile, the Missouri Supreme Court has ruled against GOP gerrymandered House maps, likely benefiting Democrats.
Coverage timeline — 2 articles
The Hill
The Missouri Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Trump and Republicans on Thursday, ruling the GOP could not issue a new map aimed at giving the party an additional seat in the House until the congressional lines are approved by voters in November. The decision is a setback for Republicans, who
2026-09-03 22:15 UTC
The Hill
The Forest Service is closing 23 research sites that it described as having few to no staffers as part of a broader reorganization, it announced Thursday. Earlier this year, the agency that manages the nation’s national forests said it would shutter the facilities after reviewing a total of 64 of th
2026-09-03 22:16 UTC