Senate votes to repeal Biden-era wilderness protections in Minnesota, sending bill to Trump’s desk

Apr 16, 2026 - 23:00
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Senate votes to repeal Biden-era wilderness protections in Minnesota, sending bill to Trump’s desk
The Senate on Thursday voted to repeal Biden-era protections for a contentious wilderness area in Minnesota, sending the question to President Trump’s desk. The Senate voted 50-49 to overturn a Biden-era move to block mining in an area around Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Trump is likely to sign the measure, which has already passed the House,…