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Trump allies could weaken historic preservation rules to fast-track federal projects

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NPR reports that a council packed with Trump appointees is poised to rewrite federal historic preservation rules. The changes could fast-track federal projects, including Trump's proposed D.C. arch. Critics warn that weakening these protections risks endangering important historic sites across the country.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/23/nx-s1-5904435/section-106-...

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