Trump To Overhaul Endangered Species Act

On Monday, the Trump administration rolled out changes to the Endangered Species Act.<br />The changes allow the government to put an economic cost on saving a species and other changes.<br />Critics contend could speed extinction for some struggling plants and animals.<br />Interior Secretary David Bernhardt contends the changes will improve efficiency while protecting rare species.<br />"An effectively administered Act ensures more resources can go where they will do the most good: on-the-ground conservation.”