Trump Killed a Major Report on Nature. They’re Trying to Publish It Anyway.
The first full draft of the assessment, on the state of America’s land, water and wildlife, was weeks from completion. The project leader called the study “too important to die.”
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In Trump’s Cross Hairs Over Taking Gazans, Egypt and Jordan Try Diversion
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Trump and Musk take questions from reporters in Oval Office
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Cities harness nature in the fight against flooding
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Majority of Americans approve of Trump's job performance so far, CBS News poll finds
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Evening Report — Trump opens second term with high approval, order frenzy
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Natural Resources Democrats ask NOAA for answers on DOGE presence
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12:30 Report — Trump’s immigration agenda hits a snag
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BP shares pop 7% after reports activist hedge fund Elliott has taken a stake in the struggling British oil major
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Can Trump bring unions into the GOP fold? His labor nominee presents a major test
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Morning Report — Trump leans in on tariffs, Musk
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Opening statements set in trial of man accused of trying to kill Salman Rushdie
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Trump Says He Might Use U.S. Transit Agency to ‘Kill’ Congestion Pricing
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Nature: Caddo Lake
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On earnings calls, executives are trying to figure out Trump’s tariffs
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Major cancer research group calls on Trump administration to restore data access
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Trump Says Nippon Steel Will Make Major Investment in U.S. Steel
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