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An aerial view of Lake Powell is seen, where water levels have declined dramatically as growing demand for water and climate change shrink the Colorado River in Page, Arizona, U.S., November 19, 2022. Photo by Caitlin Ochs/REUTERS

Politics Feb 02

15 Native American tribes to receive $580 million in federal money for water rights settlement

By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press

Politics Oct 05

A short rainbow on the horizon at Sand Creek. Photo by Teri Jobe/National Park Service
Interior Secretary Haaland says U.S. is expanding Native American massacre site

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has announced an expansion of a National Park Service historical site dedicated to the massacre by U.S. troops of more than 200 Native Americans in what is now southeastern Colorado.

By James Anderson, Associated Press

Politics Mar 04

Senate energy panel backs Haaland for interior secretary

A key Senate committee has approved the nomination of New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be interior secretary, clearing the way for a Senate vote that is likely to make her the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency.

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Politics Feb 26

Interior Secretary nominee Deb Haaland’s grilling raises questions on bias

Those who support the Democratic congresswoman from New Mexico say Haaland is being attacked for her ethnicity and beliefs that are widespread among Native Americans.

By Felicia Fonseca and Matthew Brown, Associated Press

Politics Feb 04

Former energy lobbyist David Bernhardt testifies before a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on his nomination of to be Interior secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 28, 2019. Photo by Yuri Gripas/Reuters
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

Dec 15

Interior Secretary Zinke resigning, cites ‘vicious’ attacks

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Matthew Brown, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

In his resignation letter, Zinke said "vicious and politically motivated attacks" against him had "created an unfortunate distraction" in fulfilling the agency's mission.

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Dec 15

Trump says Interior Secretary Zinke leaving administration

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

President Donald Trump says Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, who's facing federal investigations into his travel, political activity and potential conflicts of interest, will leave the administration at year's end.

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Mar 01

Senate confirms Zinke as Interior secretary

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The Senate has confirmed Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke as Interior secretary, responsible for more than 400 million acres of public land, mostly in the West.

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Dec 14

Who is Trump’s pick for Interior Secretary, Rep. Ryan Zinke?

By Gretchen Frazee

If confirmed by the Senate, Rep. Ryan Zinke would be tasked with managing the federal government’s 500 million acres of public land. The Interior Department oversees the national park system and energy development on federal lands and offshore. The agency…

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