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Trump's 2026 Budget Sparks Wildfire Service Controversy

6/27/2025

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The Trump Administration's 2026 budget aims to establish a U.S. Wildland Fire Service, merging federal firefighting resources. However, critics, including ex-Forest Service officials, fear this could jeopardize forest management and firefighting effectiveness. Proposed cuts to the Forest Service further amplify worries about its capacity to tackle escalating wildfire threats.

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The Trump Administration's 2026 budget aims to establish a U.S. Wildland Fire Service, merging federal firefighting resources. However, critics, including ex-Forest Service officials, fear this could jeopardize forest management and firefighting effectiveness. Proposed cuts to the Forest Service further amplify worries about its capacity to tackle escalating wildfire threats.