Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management

President Donald Trump reduced the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments in Utah by about 90% each, citing a desire to return land control to the state. The move, under the Antiquities Act, faced criticism from tribal leaders who consider the areas sacred and accuse federal officials of bypassing consultation processes. Utah officials support the reduction to enable resource development.