Nation Jul 11 Conservation groups upset by North Cascades grizzly decision The forested mountains in and around North Cascades National Park in north central Washington state have long been considered prime habitat for threatened grizzly bears, so environmental groups are upset the Trump administration scrapped plans to reintroduce the apex predators… By Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press
Politics Feb 04 Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is the designated survivor The designated survivor would lead the government if other officials are killed or incapacitated. By Associated Press
Nation Jan 22 Trump administration approves Keystone pipeline on U.S. land The Trump administration has approved a right-of-way allowing the Keystone XL oil sands pipeline to be built across U.S. land. By Matthew Brown, Associated Press
Nation Nov 26 WATCH: Trump orders creation of task force on missing American Indians The task force will be overseen by Attorney General William Barr and Interior Secretary David Bernhardt. By Associated Press
Jun 05 Trump administration plans major expansion of hunting, fishing in wildlife refuges By John Seewer, Associated Press The plan affects 1.4 million acres on federal public lands, including 74 national wildlife refuges, U.S. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watchdogs open a second ethics probe of top Interior Department officials By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 11 Senate confirms ex-lobbyist David Bernhardt to lead Interior By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Bernhardt represented energy and agricultural industries until President Donald Trump picked him in April 2017 to be deputy secretary. Continue reading
Apr 04 Senate committee endorses Bernhardt to head Interior Department By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted 14-6 Thursday to approve David Bernhardt's appointment. Continue reading
Mar 28 Interior pick faces tough questioning on wildlife, lobbying By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press David Bernhardt, who has been tapped to lead the Interior Department, appeared Thursday before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Continue reading