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Recent Examples of rollbacksLike many of the other rollbacks to key conservation laws, Monday’s rollback of NEPA will likely face legal challenges.—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
His tenure has been marked by internal tension, policy reversals and a lack of clear direction right as Britain faces enormous challenges.
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Inaya Folarin Iman,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
On the right, Bianco and Hilton argue for dramatic reversals of signature Democratic policies — from ending sanctuary protections to rolling back climate regulations — contending that bold, partisan realignment in Sacramento is necessary to address crime, energy prices, and housing.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
So far this year, Paws Chicago has seen a 28% increase in pet relinquishments.
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Ash-har Quraishi,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
But in 2022, when people returned to their offices or got new jobs and work schedules changed, the San Clemente shelter relinquishments jumped 87%, with 131 animals dropped off.