In the Political Crosshairs
The Endangered Species Act has saved 99% of listed species. Now, powerful politicians and industry lobbyists are trying to dismantle it. Learn about 10 species that Congress could push into extinction – and how we can fight back together.
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Trump administration proposes fundamentally weakening Endangered Species Act with harmful new rules
November 19, 2025
The Trump administration is proposing to fundamentally weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in ways that could bring imminent harm to imperiled species.
Report Exposes How Congress and Industry Allies Are Jeopardizing America’s Most Beloved Wildlife
November 17, 2025
The Endangered Species Coalition has released “In the Political Crosshairs 2025: Species Jeopardized by Politicians in Congress,” a sweeping new report revealing how proposed congressional rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) threaten ten iconic species across the United States.
Federal Judge Halts Interior Department Layoffs That Threatened Wildlife Protections During Government Shutdown
October 30, 2025
Decision comes amid shutdown and months of political attacks on public servants vital to wildlife conservation and public lands management.
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