Trump slashes 3 million acres from Utah monuments

President Trump's executive orders significantly reduced the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in Utah by nearly 3 million acres, reversing recent expansions made during the Biden administration. This move has reignited the long-standing debate about presidential authority under the Antiquities Act, sparking concerns over land management and the rights of local communities. The decision is expected to have lasting implications for conservation efforts, indigenous rights, and federal land use policies in the region.