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Coverage dated September 29, 2026

Trump administration’s reinterpretation of Endangered Species Act could weaken protections

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The new directive repeals a definition of harm in regards to protected species.

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    Today on Texas Standard: Federal changes narrow Endangered Species Act protections (opens Texas Standard)

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    The Trump administration has changed how the federal government interprets a key provision of the Endangered Species Act, narrowing when harm to protected wildlife can trigger penalties. The shift could...

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    Trump administration’s reinterpretation of Endangered Species Act could weaken protections (opens Texas Standard)

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    The new directive repeals a definition of harm in regards to protected species.

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