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Trump reduces two Utah national monuments in a fresh public-lands clash

On July 13, 2026, Trump signed proclamations reducing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, setting up a new fight over public lands, tribal sovereignty, and presidential power.

Why it matters: Land grab

First recorded Jul 13, 2026·Meaningfully updated Jul 13, 2026

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Trump reduces two Utah national monuments in a fresh public-lands clash

On July 13, 2026, Trump signed proclamations reducing Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, setting up a new fight over public lands, tribal sovereignty, and presidential power.

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