Laws & Regulations

Judge Allows Transfer of Land in Wildlife Refuge to SpaceX, for Now

"A federal judge on Monday cleared the way for a land exchange that would allow SpaceX, the rocket and satellite maker run by Elon Musk, to expand its launching and production site into a federal wildlife refuge in Texas."

Source: New York Times, 09/22/2026

Major TV Networks Suspend White House Pool Coverage After Trump Ban

"Major TV networks withdrew from the White House television pool after President Donald Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House access, citing solidarity with the excluded outlets and ending the shared broadcast feed for most of Trump's events."

Source: USA TODAY, 09/22/2026

OSHA Has Data. Does It Have Safety and Health?

Occupational exposure to toxic chemicals can serve as an early warning system for broader public risks, just one reason the extensive data gathered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is a valuable tool for environmental journalists — even if much of the resulting reporting focuses on agency failings. Reporter’s Toolbox on OSHA datasets.

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico Barred From White House After Trump’s Ban

"Journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico had their badges confiscated when they attempted to enter the White House grounds on Saturday, a stark escalation in President Trump’s ever-expanding battles with the news media that sets up a significant legal and constitutional clash."

Source: , 09/21/2026

Colorado River Officials Back Emergency Releases From Wyoming Reservoir

"Officials in the Upper Colorado River Basin plan to continue draining Flaming Gorge in Wyoming to protect Lake Powell, one of the basin’s largest reservoirs."

Source: Colorado Sun, 09/18/2026

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