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USDA and Interior Departments Propose Rule to Streamline Grazing Permits on Western Public Lands

USDA and Interior Departments Propose Rule to Streamline Grazing Permits on Western Public Lands

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum have announced a proposed rule by the USDA to update grazing permit issuance, eligibility, and qualifications. This rule also aims to revise grazing fee provisions to ensure consistent fee-setting across national forests and grasslands in 16 contiguous Western states. The objective is to create a more seamless practice for American ranchers, benefiting rural communities by supporting both small and large ranching operations and generating local jobs. Secretary Burgum stated that the rule is designed to cut red tape, provide ranchers with more certainty, and help lower costs for families, aligning with President Trump's directive for agencies to collaborate rather than create obstacles for producers. The Forest Service currently allows livestock grazing on nearly 40% of the 193 million acres it manages.
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Trump administration to pursue public land sales and a decrease in federal ownership

Trump administration to pursue public land sales and a decrease in federal ownership

President Donald Trump’s administration wants to sell public lands to states, tribes and local governments as part of an effort to “decrease the size of the federal estate.”
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USDA Proposes Federal Rule to Streamline Grazing Allotment Access for Western Ranchers

USDA Proposes Federal Rule to Streamline Grazing Allotment Access for Western Ranchers

On November 10, 2026, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum announced a proposed federal rule by the USDA. This rule aims to update the process for issuing grazing permits, including eligibility and qualification criteria. Additionally, it seeks to revise grazing fee provisions to ensure consistent fee-setting across national forests and grasslands in 16 contiguous Western states. The objective is to create a more seamless and standardized practice for American ranchers, thereby benefiting rural communities by supporting both small and large ranching operations and fostering local job creation. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance agricultural practices and economic stability in these regions.
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Trump administration wants to sell public lands and shrink the federal estate

Trump administration wants to sell public lands and shrink the federal estate

President Donald Trump’s administration wants to sell public lands to states, tribes and local governments as part of an effort to “decrease the size of the federal estate.”
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Why some Trump officials are moving onto military bases

Why some Trump officials are moving onto military bases

Scott Bessent joined a growing list of Trump officials living on military bases amid threats. Here's who else is on the list.
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Stephen Miller’s promotion divides GOP over how hard to go on immigration

Stephen Miller’s promotion divides GOP over how hard to go on immigration

After midterm losses, Republicans split on whether Trump’s immigration crackdown went too far or not far enough. Stephen Miller’s rise may decide it.
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Gold Miners Expelled from Guinea Begin Departure from Mali Assembly Site

Gold Miners Expelled from Guinea Begin Departure from Mali Assembly Site

Hundreds of gold miners, previously expelled from Guinea, have started to leave an assembly site in Mali. These miners are being transported by trucks and buses. Mali's authorities reported on November 7 that approximately 160,000 people have been expelled from Guinea since the operations began, with six deaths recorded and concerns raised about a 'humanitarian emergency.' This expulsion follows a crackdown on illegal mining in Guinea's Siguiri region, which took effect on November 2. Over 1,200 individuals involved in alleged gold panning have been arrested, including citizens from Guinea, Burkina Faso, Mali, Togo, Niger, Ivory Coast, and Ghana. The crackdown aims to address environmental challenges such as land degradation and water pollution caused by artisanal gold mining in Guinea, a country rich in mineral resources like gold and bauxite.
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Hegseth slams his potential impeachment as a 'political spectacle’ that undermines US troops

Hegseth slams his potential impeachment as a 'political spectacle’ that undermines US troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is contending that a rogue lawmaker is undermining American troops in war zones by targeting him with an impeachment effort over mere “policy disagreements.”
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US Treasury chief Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats, sources say

US Treasury chief Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats, sources say

By David Lawder and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has recently moved from his Washington, DC residence to a US military base after Iranian threats against his life, two people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
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Hegseth impeachment vote was never an attack on the troops | Opinion

Hegseth impeachment vote was never an attack on the troops | Opinion

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tried to claim that Rep. Thomas Massie's articles of impeachment tell every veteran 'that their service was a crime.'
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Interior Department Proposes Modernization of Public Land Planning Rules to Enhance Efficiency and Local Control

Interior Department Proposes Modernization of Public Land Planning Rules to Enhance Efficiency and Local Control

The U.S. Department of the Interior has put forth proposed updates to land use planning regulations for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). These changes aim to streamline the BLM's planning process, making it more efficient, easier to comprehend, and better aligned with the agency's current priorities. The existing land planning regulations, first established in 1979, have only undergone two minor revisions since their inception. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated that these updates are designed to reduce unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles, foster improved collaboration and coordination with state and local governments, and accelerate decision-making processes concerning public lands. The proposed regulation changes have been published in the Federal Register, initiating a 60-day public comment period. Additionally, the bureau plans to host a virtual public information session in early December to provide further details to interested members of the public.
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US confident Russian diesel cargo off US coast will sell in global market

US confident Russian diesel cargo off US coast will sell in global market

OSLO, Nov 10 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's energy chief said on Tuesday the US was confident that the first cargo of Russian diesel headed for the US would eventually get sold in the global market despite the tanker carrying it coming to a halt recently.