Gold Statues and Staff Cuts: How Trump Has Disrupted America’s Parks Maintenance projects have been put off around the country and resources diverted to the president’s favored projects in Washington. By Maxine Joselow Reporting from Washington Sept. 19, 2026 This story is free to read. Ever since Theodore Roosevelt ventured into the wilderness of California’s
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“Great Americans” is a recurring NBC Nightly News series commemorating America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Introduced by anchor Tom Llamas, the series profiles Americans whose accomplishments, courage, creativity, and public service reflect the best of the nation. The September 18 profile features Cheryl Schreier, executive chair of the Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks