Trump orders warning signs outside Smithsonian history museum
What's new: The order also seeks a temporary exhibit and uses National Park Service property outside the museum to steer visitors to a White House report.
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Trump narrows Endangered Species Act rule on habitat harm
Why it matters: The change lets projects proceed in some critical habitats if animals are not directly killed or injured.
NPR, Fox News +1
Judge rejects Yosemite ranger’s bid to regain job after flag protest
What’s new: The ruling said federal law leaves this employment dispute outside the trial court’s power, and also denied a bid to block any criminal probe.
The Hill, Fox News
US probes ‘8647’ grass marking near Washington’s National Mall
What’s new: Park Police collected grass samples after the numbers appeared near the World War II Memorial ahead of July 4 events.
BBC News (US & Canada), The Straits Times +2
Trump arch project slated for 20-hour workdays over 2 to 3 years
What's new: plans call for 320-foot cranes, months of heavy excavation and up to 100 soil loads a day near Reagan National Airport.