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Trump’s cuts to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante are part of a century-old pattern

President Donald Trump significantly reduced the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. These reductions align with historical federal actions to decrease protected lands.
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Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 11:34 AM EDT
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