Cuts to US national parks and forests met with backlash as summer nears
Employees who maintained America's most wild places say they are concerned for public safety, and for wildlife.
Read more at BBC News
Topics
-
Trump job cuts could throw national parks and forests into 'staffing chaos'
The only locksmith at Yosemite National Park in California, the sole EMT ranger at neighboring Devils Postpile National Monument, an experienced sled dog musher in Alaska’s Denali National Park.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
National parks cutting hours, services amid federal layoffs
National parks across the U.S. face service reductions and staffing shortages due to federal budget cutsThe Hill - 3d -
Former federal workers talk about firings, how cuts will impact trips to national forests
This summer, the family trip to a national forest could look a little different amid major DOGE cuts. There's been a 10% job cut to the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Trump administration's ...CBS News - 2d -
Upside-down U.S flag hung at Yosemite National Park to protest employee cuts
Nature lovers flock to Yosemite National Park every February to witness the majestic "firefall" event, but this year’s crowds were met a different spectacle: an upside-down American flag hung on a ...NBC News - 4d -
Yosemite National Park workers hang upside-down U.S flag to protest cuts
A group of workers at California's Yosemite National Park positioned the U.S. flag on Saturday near the Horsetail Fall where crowds gather to witness Yosemite's annual firefall.CBS News - 4d -
National Park layoffs impact park goers
As the Trump administration pushes ahead with its drive to overhaul federal agencies, roughly 1,000 employees have been terminated at national parks. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports from Yosemite ...NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Nature: Arches National Park in Utah
We leave you this Sunday morning taking in the sights at Arches National Park in Utah. Videographer: Brad Markel.CBS News - 5d -
New plant species discovered at Big Bend National Park in Texas
The Wooly Devil, or Ovicula biradiata, was first spotted by botany volunteer Deb Manley and a park ranger in Big Bend National Park in Texas in March 2024.CBS News - 4d -
Park grabs winner as England hold on for Nations League victory over Spain
England’s gutsy, industrious and confident performance against Spain perhaps mattered more than the result but boy did they need a big win, too.. It’s fair to say the past few months have not been ...The Guardian - 2d -
Forest Service workers fired in Trump cuts warn of "unforeseen consequences"
Every summer, tens of millions of Americans visit National Forests. But this summer, the parks might look a little different. Ian Lee sat down with three Forest Service workers fired amid Trump ...CBS News - 3d -
Cuts at the U.S. Forest Service could lead to unintended consequences
U.S. national forests are maintained by an army of Forest Service workers, but recent cuts could have the forests looking very different this summer.CBS News - 3d -
Could Forest Service cuts lead to more bear encounters?
Cuts of U.S. Forest Service staff members who work around America's national parks could impact visitors in different ways, even increasing the potential for harm. CBS News' Ian Lee explains.CBS News - 2d -
Georgia Republican faces town hall backlash over DOGE's 'chainsaw approach' to federal cuts
Rep. Rich McCormick, who represents a safe GOP district, came under harsh criticism that focused on the Trump administration’s moves to slash federal jobs and budgets.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
National Weather Service workers impacted by Trump cuts
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story How the NOAA firings could affect Americans' lives The Trump administration fired hundreds of employees at the National Oceanic ...The Hill - 8h -
Search underway at national park for man last seen nearly 2 weeks ago
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado is one of the last known locations where 31-year-old Jordan Marsters was seen, the National Park Service said.CBS News - 3d -
Francisco Alvarez picks up his second hit of the spring as Mets face Nationals
In split-squad action, the Mets fell to the Washington Nationals by a score of 11-6 on Sunday at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Mets vs. Nationals spring training: How to watch on SNY on Feb. 28, 2025
Here's how to watch the Mets game on SNY online or via the MLB app.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Judge Extends Block to Huge Cuts in National Institutes of Health Research Funding
Healthcare organizations and 22 states have sued to stop the cuts. The case is expected to reach the Supreme Court.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Trump fires nation’s top-ranking military officer in latest job cuts
President Donald Trump fired the nation’s top-ranking military officer, the Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr. It’s the first of many more job cuts expected with thousands of ...NBC News - 6d -
Canada’s hockey team beats US in 2025 4 Nations Face-Off
Canada beat the United States in overtime during the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off in Boston. The final score was 3-2. Members of Team USA say they were disappointed but motivated for next year’s Winter ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Brookfield buys National Grid’s renewables business in US for $1.7bn
Asset manager upbeat on sector despite Donald Trump’s anti-green agendaFinancial Times - 4d -
Proud Boys ex-leader Enrique Tarrio arrested for assault near US Capitol
Capitol police said officers saw Tarrio strike protester at gathering he attended with Oath Keepers’ Stewart Rhodes . Enrique Tarrio , a former national leader of the far-right group the Proud ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Isolated in 'harsh conditions:' Deportee from US details legal limbo in Panama camp near Darien Gap
A deportee from the United States detained in a camp in rural Panama, among a hundred who refused to return to their countries, has described waiting in limbo under “harsh conditions” and cut off ...ABC News - 6d -
Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge
A court battle is set to resume over the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research fundingABC News - Feb. 21 -
Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge
A court battle is set to resume over the Trump administration’s drastic cuts in medical research fundingABC News - Feb. 21 -
NIH funding cuts imperil lifesaving drugs and US prosperity
Capping indirect funding will decimate biomedical research, which has been the engine of the U.S. economy and the envy of the world.The Hill - 5d -
People will starve because of US aid cut to Sudan, humanitarian worker warns
Nearly two million people who have relied on community kitchens for food have lost this lifeline.BBC News - 4d -
US House passes budget resolution to cut taxes and spending by trillions
Bill would lead to large increase in America’s deficit, independent analysts sayFinancial Times - 3d -
US climate research agency braces for ‘efficiency’ cuts: ‘They will gut the work’
Workers at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fear crackdown will have global fallout. The Trump administration has set its sights on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...The Guardian - 2d -
60 Minutes Sports: "Boys of Summer"
In 2015, Sharyn Alfonsi reported on the Cape Cod Baseball League, the summer home to some of the best college baseball players – and one that drew the attention of Major League Baseball's top scouts.CBS News - 2d -
Trump calls US hockey team ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada
President Donald Trump has called the U.S. hockey team to wish players good luck ahead of their 4 Nations Face-Off final against CanadaABC News - Feb. 20 -
Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?
Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Republicans Face Backlash, and the Dangers of Fake A.I. Therapists
Plus, is the daytime soap opera back?The New York Times - 4d -
Lester Holt will depart 'NBC Nightly News' this summer
Holt will remain at NBC News as anchor for 'Dateline.' No successor has been named for the nightly newscast.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Holidays in hell: summer camp with Russia’s forgotten children
At the rural orphanage where I volunteered, the place resembled a Dickensian workhouse. The staff’s main tools were antipsychotics and violence. The experience gave me a window into Putin’s Russia ...The Guardian - 4d -
Christie's begins AI art auction amid backlash
The legendary auction house Christie's is facing backlash as it is now auctioning off an entire collection of pieces made using artificial intelligence. NBC News' Brian Cheung takes a first-hand ...NBC News - 3d -
Paramount expects to complete Skydance deal by summer
The Shari Redstone-controlled media company released fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday. The company cut streaming losses.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
This New Drug Could Help End the HIV Epidemic—but US Funding Cuts Are Killing Its Rollout
Lenacapavir, a twice yearly injection that prevents HIV transmission, was named the breakthrough medicine of 2024. But without US foreign aid dollars, its delivery to millions worldwide is under ...Wired - Feb. 21 -
I Used to Work at the IRS. Here’s How the Massive Job Cuts This Week Will Affect You
Is it a good time to cheat on your taxes given all the pink slips at the IRS?Inc. - 6d
More from BBC News
-
How the Trump-Zelensky talks collapsed in 10 fiery minutes
There were major flashpoints throughout their meeting - here are four of the most animated.BBC News - 8h -
Jeremy Bowen: Row signals major crisis for Nato
Doubts are growing about the US commitment to European security outside Ukraine, says the BBC's Jeremy Bowen.BBC News - 7h -
Pope has 'isolated' breathing crisis in hospital, Vatican says
The Pope is receiving gas to help him breathe and is said to be in "good spirits" following the latest crisis.BBC News - 12h -
Chaos and unproven theories surround Tate brothers' release from Romania
The abrupt departure of the Tate brothers by private jet has left a fresh trail of confusion and unanswered questions in its wake.BBC News - 7h -
First British tourists allowed back into North Korea tell BBC what they saw
Travellers enter a mini capitalist enclave far from Pyongyang, on a tightly controlled visit.BBC News - 8h
More in Top stories
-
Win over Australia would be game-changer - Hardcastle
Beating Australia would be a "game-changer" for women's rugby league in England, centre Amy Hardcastle says.BBC News - 48m -
Trump Says He Will Posthumously Pardon the Baseball Star Pete Rose
President Trump also repeated his call for Rose, who was banned from the sport for gambling, to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.The New York Times - 1h -
The Papers: 'The Fight House' and 'Meltdown in Oval Office'
One story dominates Saturday's papers: Volodymyr Zelensky's row with Donald Trump at the White House.BBC News - 1h -
McLaren impressive and Hamilton positive - F1 testing analysis
After three days of testing in Bahrain, McLaren have started as they finished last season, while Lewis Hamilton is positive about the beginning of his Ferrari career.BBC News - 1h -
Federal Workers Again Receive Email Asking Them to Detail Accomplishments
Elon Musk sowed chaos across the government just days ago by asserting that failure to comply with a similar directive would result in their dismissals.The New York Times - 2h