President Trump shrinks Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante — again

President Trump signed an executive order to reduce the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah, marking another shift in their boundaries that has happened several times over nearly a decade. This move continues the ongoing debate over federal land management and conservation, with critics arguing it prioritizes development over preservation. The decision highlights the contentious nature of national monument boundaries and underscores the political tug-of-war over land use and conservation policies.