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Latest top headlines • 26 January 2026
Environmental groups argued in court that Trump's approval of the long-contested Ambler Road in Alaska violated the law and should be rescinded. https://www.nationalparkstraveler.org/2026/01/environmental-groups-claim-trump-administration-violated-laws-approving-alaska-road
The city of Philadelphia is suing the Trump administration over its takedown of slavery exhibits at Independence NHP. https://buff.ly/OclbsSk
Numerous exhibits related to George Washington's ownership of slaves were removed from the President's House installation at Independence NHP as part of Trump's censorship campaign. There was immediate pushback. https://buff.ly/UoD7Kci
A federal judge appears ready to put a halt to Trump's White House ballroom project. https://buff.ly/OcANuB5
The House voted to reverse Biden-era protections against mining in an area adjacent to Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area. https://buff.ly/kCRgxFy
Several conservation groups are accusing Utah GOP politicians of trying to abrogate the management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante NMon. https://buff.ly/AIpAQCo
Trump's censorship of USNPS interpretation has reached Fort Sumter NMon, where a sign about climate change was taken down this month. https://buff.ly/LhGZvZS
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The first-ever biography of our namesake — the visionary who revolutionized management of America‘s national parks
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