Controversy Mounts Over Proposed Public Land Sales in Trump-Influenced States

The Senate's version of the 'Big Beautiful Bill' proposes selling nearly 250 million acres of public lands in the West, including areas like Timothy Lake in Oregon, to private developers, sparking opposition from environmental groups and Democrats who warn it would lead to the loss of public access and environmental degradation. The legislation aims to generate revenue and increase housing supply but faces significant resistance and concerns over long-term impacts on public lands.