Trump administration plans major expansion of hunting, fishing in wildlife refuges
The plan affects 1.4 million acres on federal public lands, including 74 national wildlife refuges, U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said.
Watchdogs open a second ethics probe of top Interior Department officials
Tuesday's announcement comes a week after news that the same watchdog office was investigating ethics allegations against the agency's newly confirmed chief, David Bernhardt.
Senate confirms ex-lobbyist David Bernhardt to lead Interior
Bernhardt represented energy and agricultural industries until President Donald Trump picked him in April 2017 to be deputy secretary.
Senate committee endorses Bernhardt to head Interior Department
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 14-6 Thursday to approve David Bernhardt's appointment.
David Bernhardt, who has been tapped to lead the Interior Department, appeared Thursday before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
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