Global Politics Report Editorial

Trump considers giving away part of Yosemite to private company

The Trump administration is eyeing a land swap that would give part of Yosemite National Park to a private company, according to a document submitted to Congress. In the document, obtained by The Hill, the National Park Service (NPS) states that a landowner is seeking to connect their property with a park service road in…

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Source: The Hill

Politics desk: Congress

Published: Aug. 28, 2026 at 06:37 PM ET

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Original source: The Hill