Republican allies
Coverage of Republican allies in the Nexus archive.
- Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife
The Trump administration finalized a rule changing how the Endangered Species Act is enforced, narrowing the definition of 'harm' to allow activities like oil drilling and logging in critical wildlife habitats. Environmentalists argue this could accelerate species extinction, while industry and Republican allies claim it corrects overreach and supports economic growth. The change follows a 2024 Supreme Court decision limiting federal agency authority.
- Congress weighs cuts to states’ already ‘insufficient’ election security dollars
Congress is considering further cuts to election security funding despite concerns over insufficient resources. President Donald Trump and Republican allies advocate for voting restrictions, while the U.S. Election Assistance Commission's grant funding has declined significantly since 2018. The SAVE America Act, requiring voter ID and citizenship proof, faces Senate opposition.