# Trump Admin Rewrites Endangered Species Rules | Annapolis News

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Published: 2026-09-19T01:04:23+00:00
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The Trump administration is rewriting the Endangered Species Act’s “take” definition, arguing that killing protected animals only counts as illegal if it was the primary intent — a move critics call a dangerous loophole that undermines decades of conservation progress. Under the new rule, incidental harm — like bats dying in a tree cut down for logging — wouldn’t trigger penalties, sparking outrage from environmentalists who say it weakens protections for species like the bald eagle. The administration defends the change as restoring the law’s original intent and citing a Supreme Court ruling limiting agency interpretations, though experts warn this could reduce oversight and permit requirements for industries, creating legal uncertainty for wildlife protection. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/nation-world/new-trump-administration-rule-narrows-when-killing-endangered-wildlife-is-illegal-endangered-species-act-fish-and-wildlife-service-brian-nesvik-habitat-endangered-animals More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/be3db0abb1c26455 Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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