Federal court pauses Forest Service overhaul
• By Editorial Staff
A federal judge has paused the U.S. Department of Agriculture's proposed restructuring of the U.S. Forest Service. The court ruled that the plans are highly probable to infringe upon federal law. The order, effective until December 11, 2026, follows various reports on the agency's restructuring efforts. The Indianapolis USDA hub and related operations are now in uncertainty as the legal battle continues.