Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife

NPR News Saturday 11 July 2026, 05:48 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read

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The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act. The administration narrowed the definition of "harm" under the landmark law.(Image credit: Carolyn Kaster)

The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act. The administration narrowed the definition of "harm" under the landmark law.

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Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife The Trump administration has finalized a rule that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act PHOENIX -- The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act and eliminates a key protection for imperiled wildlife against logging, oil drilling and other activities.

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