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In Sweeping ESA Rollback, Doug Burgum and Pete Hegseth Play God
The so-called ‘God Squad’ obliterated Endangered Species Act restrictions on Gulf oil and gas developers at its first meeting in more than 30 years.
Mar 31
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Jimmy Tobias
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Chris D'Angelo
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Trump’s Park Service Nominee and The Niagara Threat
Scott Socha is a long-time executive at hospitality giant Delaware North. His nomination to lead the national parks has sparked fears of…
Mar 25
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Jimmy Tobias
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UPDATE: Trump's Interior Dept. Issues Sudden Waiver Allowing This Controversial Official To Work On Grazing
During her stint in the first Trump administration, Karen Budd-Falen was prohibited from working on or even discussing grazing matters.
Mar 19
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Chris D'Angelo
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Big Bend Wall Opponents Ask Congress To Block Funds
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently posted a map charting a major expansion of the border wall — right through one of America’s most iconic wild…
Mar 12
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Roque Planas
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Public Domain Celebrates A Year Of Breaking Big Stories
In our first year, Public Domain helped shape the national conversation on public lands
Mar 3
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Jimmy Tobias
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Roque Planas
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Chris D'Angelo
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Trump’s BLM Nominee Waffles On Public Land Sell-Off Stance
Steve Pearce, the White House’s second oil and gas-connected pick, is “not so sure” he’s changed.
Feb 25
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Roque Planas
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Chris D'Angelo
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Documents Shed New Light On Interior Official's Growing Ethics Scandal
The Interior Department’s muddled release of Karen Budd-Falen’s ethics documents have sparked renewed calls for an investigation.
Feb 23
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Chris D'Angelo
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Republicans Keep Invoking Teddy Roosevelt. The Roosevelt Family Keeps Pushing Back.
"It is now time for all of you to get in the arena with him," four descendants of the late president wrote in a letter to GOP senators.
Feb 19
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Chris D'Angelo
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The GOP Goes Scorched Earth in Boundary Waters Battle
House Republicans slash conservation protections for beloved wilderness while targeting green groups for investigation.
Feb 10
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Jimmy Tobias
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Hunting YouTuber Had A Bear Violation Before Facing Felony Poaching Charges
Ryan Lampers built a following on social media and podcasts before criminal charges led to his downfall.
Feb 5
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Roque Planas
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The Flimsy Numbers Behind The GOP Push To Sell Off Federal Properties
House Republicans say they want to offload "underutilized" federal buildings. Their math isn’t mathing.
Jan 30
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Chris D'Angelo
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House Public Lands Caucus Fails Test With Boundary Waters Vote
Partisanship trumped common ground on conservation in the long-simmering fight over a proposed mine in northern Minnesota.
Jan 21
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Chris D'Angelo
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Roque Planas
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House Dems Demand Probe Into Top Interior Official, Citing Public Domain’s Reporting
Lawmakers are calling for an internal investigation after Public Domain revealed that Karen Budd-Falen has financial ties to the massive Thacker Pass…
Jan 20
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Jimmy Tobias
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Chris D'Angelo
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Docs Detail Trump BLM Nominee’s Vast Wealth, Financial Entanglements
Last year, Steve Pearce raked in up to $1.1 million off of frac tank leases and water sales — to whom remains unclear.
Jan 15
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Chris D'Angelo
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The GOP Goes Scorched Earth in Boundary Waters Battle
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Trump's GOP Trifecta Revives Failed Land Grab. This Time It’s A Multi-Pronged Attack.
Mar 3, 2025
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Chris D'Angelo
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Montana Leaders Are Flirting With The Land Transfer Movement
Mar 14, 2025
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Chris D'Angelo
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Senate Votes Down Measure Aimed At Blocking Public Land Sell-Off
Apr 5, 2025
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Chris D'Angelo
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Roque Planas
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DOGE's Man at DOI
Feb 26, 2025
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Jimmy Tobias
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