In July 2026, Trump removed monument protections from 2.93 million acres at Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante; on September 11, the excluded lands became eligible for new mining claims
Trump opens 2.93M acres of Utah lands to new mining claims after cutting monument protections. (Photo: Shutterstock) President Donald Trump’s July decision to sharply shrink two major national monuments in Utah took effect for mining and mineral…
Quote of the day by Judge Judy: ‘Two ears, one mouth – listen twice as much as you speak.’
“Two ears, one mouth – listen twice as much as you speak” – Judy Sheindlin Judge Judy was known to millions of people for her razor-sharp one-liners. However, one of Judy Sheindlin’s most timeless lessons is surprisingly kind. The sentiment…