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Trump Redirects Park Fees and Staff to High-Profile Washington Projects, Straining National Parks

Government records and former officials say the moves shift money and people away from routine repairs and safety work and may be hard to reverse.

Trump Diverts $90 Million in Park Fees to D.C. 250th Projects

Interior Offers Deferred Resignations and Early Retirement in New Downsizing Push

New $100 Surcharge for Non‑Residents Slows Entry at 11 U.S. National Parks

Shutdown Leaves National Parks in Patchwork Operation

40 Former Park Superintendents Urge Burgum To Close National Parks If Shutdown Begins