In southern Utah, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments were created by Democratic presidents, reduced by Trump, and later restored by Biden. Trump-appointed Supreme Court justices have shown interest in reviewing monument designations, while a conservative plan aims to repeal the Antiquities Act and open up federal lands for oil drilling and mining. The debate over public lands ownership and environmental protection is a key issue in Western states, where most of the federal land is located, with conservatives pushing for state control and environmentalists advocating for federal oversight.
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Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot during campaign event
Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Shot During Campaign EventA Colombian senator and presidential candidate, Miguel Uribe, was shot in the back on Saturday while hosting a campaign event in Bogotá's Fontibon neighborhood. His party, the right-wing Democratic Center, labeled the attack "an unacceptable act of violence," though details about Uribe's condition remain unclear. A suspect has been apprehended following the incident, during which videos showed Uribe appearing injured and covered in blood. Full Article
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