The Trump administration’s latest move excludes habitat destruction from the definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act. Critics worry that by removing such protections, wildlife could be left vulnerable to irreparable damage in the places they depend on for survival.

Washington State’s fish and wildlife commission passed a long-awaited game management plan with a unanimous vote—yet the agreement has not erased all disagreements. The plan’s adoption marks a major step in shaping future hunting seasons, even as members continue to bicker over its contents.