Nov 17 Trump delays new policy on importing elephants killed by sport hunters By Donna Cassata, Associated Press President Donald Trump says he's delaying a new policy allowing the body parts of African elephants shot for sport to be imported until he can review "all conservation facts."… Continue reading
Oct 27 WATCH: Trump administration disavows Puerto Rico power contract By Michael Biesecker, Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Trump administration said Friday it had no involvement in the decision to award a $300 million contract to help restore Puerto Rico's power grid to a tiny Montana company in Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's hometown. Continue reading
Oct 19 15 Trump agencies yet to provide travel costs, House panel says By Hope Yen, Associated Press A House committee is demanding that 15 federal agencies fully account for senior officials' travel following reports of costly plane travel by Trump Cabinet secretaries. Continue reading
Oct 04 Lawmakers ask for travel files of Interior Sec. Zinke, others in private charter flight probe By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Zinke said last week he's taken three charter flights while in office, including a $12,375 late-night trip from Las Vegas to his home state of Montana in June. Continue reading
Oct 02 Interior Department watchdog investigating Secretary Zinke over charter flights By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Zinke disclosed last week that he has taken three charter flights, including a $12,375 late-night trip from Las Vegas to his home state of Montana. Continue reading
Sep 29 Zinke dismisses charter as a ‘little BS over travel’ By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is dismissing controversy over his use of charter flights as "a little BS over travel," but says the American public has the right to know the costs of official travel. Continue reading
Aug 24 Interior Department calls for changes to national monuments but offers no details. Here’s how we got here By Nsikan Akpan Interior secretary Ryan Zinke called Thursday for a “handful” of changes to 27 national monuments that have been under review since this spring. The 120-day review, set in motion by an executive order from President Donald Trump, was due… Continue reading
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Jun 29 Trump plan would expand oil drilling in Arctic and Atlantic By Matthew Daly, Josh Boak, Associated Press Trump says more steps are needed to "unleash" domestic reserves and remove government regulations that could prevent the U.S. from achieving global dominance in energy. Continue reading
Jun 13 Proposed downsizing of Bears Ears National Monument draws mixed reactions By Brady McCombs, Associated Press "It sets a precedent for the review of all the monuments," said Beth Casoni, executive director of the Massachusetts Lobstermen's Association Inc. Continue reading