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Glacier National Park closed parts of the South Shore Trail after a string of grizzly bear attacks this month.
The park notes the last fatal bear attack there was in 1998, underscoring ongoing safety concerns.
Incidents began around May 13, with sightings near Lake Josephine and subsequent attacks in the area.
A Thursday attack required medical attention for a hiker after the incident near Lake Josephine.
Park officials confirmed the attack and closed the trail segment where it occurred.
The incidents followed a history of bear-related concerns in nearby Yellowstone, increasing regional caution.
Officials described recent bear encounters as “surprise encounters” prompting investigations.
The park is urging visitors to practice safety and be aware of bear activity around lakes and trails.
The incident adds to broader concerns about bear safety in North American parks this season.

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Officials warned the draft lease for Rock Creek Park would exceed legal requirements and threaten public access.
Environmental concerns centered on the Hays Spring amphipod habitat within the proposed lease area.
Interior Department officials warned leadership had decided to pursue a larger lease footprint.
Park Service staff coordinated with Mark Ein before the government formally solicited bids.
Red flags included potential legal challenges and concerns about habitat protections already funded.
The lease sought to include areas around the DC Open tennis facility, a long-running local event site.
Internal records were obtained through a public records request, revealing multiple objections.
Officials argued the larger footprint did not meet protections for endangered species and park visitors.
The administration aimed to complete a lease by March, but no deal was announced.
The Interior Department denied wrongdoing while acknowledging the legal process.

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A two-week restraining order blocks the National Park Service from interfering with Accountability Now USA’s protest near the federal courthouse.
The protest uses a large banner reading 86-47, tied to Trump and impeachment themes according to the article.
Moss said the court recognizes political violence is rising but the speech at issue merely advocated impeachment and removal from office.
The ruling coincides with a DOJ reassignment in the Comey case, signaling broader strategic shifts in the investigation.
Judge Randolph Moss, an Obama appointee, issued the order amid tensions over protest tactics near the National Mall.
The event occurred in the context of broader legal fights over birthright citizenship and related cases within the Trump administration.
The article frames the issue as a mix of protest rights and legal maneuvering affecting a high-profile DOJ case.
Accountability Now USA has been protesting outside the federal courthouse near the National Mall for months.
The piece notes potential implications for the Trump DOJ investigations amid ongoing political contention.

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The Trump administration reportedly dismissed internal Park Service warnings about leasing Rock Creek Park to a private operator.
Officials warned the plan could violate public access rules and harm protected habitat.
The plan involved the Rock Creek Tennis Center and faced concerns about habitat and boundaries.
No lease agreement had been announced months after the administration’s March 1 deadline.
Park officials coordinated with Mark Ein, a Washington businessman, during the process.
The report cites The Washington Post as the source confirming environmental and legal concerns.
Internal warnings described potential legal challenges to the lease.
The broader context included ongoing construction for a White House ballroom near the area.
No lease agreement had been announced by March deadline, indicating unresolved negotiations.
The coverage frames the matter as a review of internal warnings versus administration action.

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