Endangered Species Act override proceeds as expected WASHINGTON D.C.––The Donald Trump administration “God Squad” Endangered Species Act review panel on March 31, 2026 unanimously voted to “issue an exemption from the requirements of the ESA for all oil and gas exploration, development, and production activities associated with the outer continental shelf oil and gas program,” […]
Wildlife at risk: Trump cabinet pushes exemptions for oil & lead polluters
Whales, sea turtles, eagles, waterfowl & bears all menaced by Trump administration rule reversals WASHINGTON D.C.––Moving to plant U.S. oil industry feet deeper in the public trough while global oil prices are soaring due to the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on March 30, 2026 is to convene a […]
Trump administration government cuts may bring reduction of animal testing
Much depends upon whether controversial cabinet picks are approved––and if they do what they say they will WASHINGTON D.C.––The incoming second Donald Trump administration, like the first, does not appear to promise anything good for farmed animals, wildlife, or enforcement of pro-animal federal legislation, but animal use in biomedical research and testing may be another […]