"Supreme Court Ruling Weakens Wetland Protections, Biden Administration Responds"

The Biden administration has weakened regulations protecting wetlands after a Supreme Court ruling limited the federal government's jurisdiction over them. The new rule requires wetlands to be more clearly connected to other bodies of water, departing from previous federal rules. The ruling in favor of an Idaho couple seeking to build a house near a lake prioritized property rights over clean water concerns. Environmental groups argue that the new rule weakens protections for wetlands and restricts the federal government's ability to safeguard critical waters. The change takes effect immediately and comes as two hurricanes approach the coasts. The power of the Clean Water Act has fluctuated depending on the political party in the White House.