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Interior Secretary Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says

All solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum

The Independent UK

White House budget request slashes funding for tribal colleges and universities

If President Donald Trump's budget proposal wins final congressional approval, funding will be slashed for tribal colleges and universities

The Independent UK

Interior eyes Land and Water Conservation Fund for maintenance - Roll Call

The Interior Department wants Congress to authorize use of the Land and Water Conservation Fund for maintenance.

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Here's what a Texas oil executive from DOGE is doing inside the Interior Department

A Texas oil executive from Elon Musk’s government efficiency team has been tasked with overhauling the federal agency that manages vast tracts of public lands

The Independent UK

Senate panel wary of states managing National Park sites - Roll Call

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended proposed cuts to his department's fiscal 2026 budget before a Senate panel on Wednesday.

Roll Call

Migrants face a novel criminal charge in new border zone in New Mexico

Immigrants recently detained in southernmost New Mexico are facing a novel criminal charge of breaching a national defense area

The Independent UK

Green energy supporters pushed for faster permitting. Trump is doing it, but not for solar or wind

For years proponents of green energy have argued that the slow, inefficient permitting process in the United States significantly hinders the transition to clean sources of electricity

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Democrats, like Trump, have sought public lands for housing - Roll Call

President Donald Trump’s pledge to use public lands to help address the housing crunch has some rare bipartisan support.

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Trump wants to ramp up US mineral production. Could the iconic Grand Canyon be a target?

The Trump administration is calling for prioritizing mineral production on federal lands. Tribes and environmental groups fear what that could mean

The Independent UK

Interior reopens millions of acres in Alaska for energy development - Roll Call

The Interior Department will expand drilling opportunities in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve.

Roll Call

Trump Administration Halts Support For Children's Immigration Legal Representation

The Trump administration has stopped legal representation support for unaccompanied migrant children in immigration court, raising concerns over vulnerable...

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Trump administration halts support for representing unaccompanied children in immigration court

The Trump administration has stopped support for legal representation in immigration court for children who enter the United States alone, a setback for those fighting deportation who can’t afford a lawyer

The Independent UK

Senate Confirms Doug Burgum As Interior Secretary

Doug Burgum confirmed as interior secretary to boost fossil fuel production, facing environmental concerns. Republicans support energy innovation over regu...

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The US Board on Geographic Names: The little-known panel Trump has thrown in the spotlight

President Donald Trump is on a mission to celebrate American greatness

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Trump targets Alaska's oil and other resources as environmentalists gear up for a fight

Alaska's political leaders are cheering an expansive executive order signed by President Donald Trump that aims to boost oil and gas drilling, mining and logging in the state

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Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum Nominated For Interior Secretary

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's nomination for chief steward of U.S. public lands and waters raises questions about energy policies and climate chan...

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A second oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge draws no bids

The U.S. Interior Department says that no bids were submitted for this week’s oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

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Interior secretary manages vast lands that all Americans share − and can sway the balance between conservation and development

The Department of the Interior was created in 1849 as the United States was rapidly expanding and acquiring territory. It became known as “the department of everything else” for its enormous portfolio of missions, which ranged from western expansion to oversight of the District of Columbia jail.

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Debate Over Chinese Drones In US Market

Explore the U.S.-China drone market rivalry, national security concerns, and impacts on drone users and industry competitiveness.

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Doug Burgum Nominated For Secretary Of Interior By Trump

Learn about Doug Burgum's nomination to lead the Interior Department and its implications for energy development and conservation efforts in the US.

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Who is Doug Burgum? All you need to know about Trump’s pick to run the Interior Department

Burgum has been an outspoken supporter of the president-elect and was on the shortlist for VP

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US judge suspends Alaska Cook Inlet lease, pending additional environmental review

A federal judge has suspended the lease stemming from a 2022 oil and gas sale in Alaska’s Cook Inlet basin after finding problems with the environmental review it was based on

The Independent UK

US gives key approval to Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey

The U.S. Interior Department has approved the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey

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Senate Republican Demands Answers Over White House Protest Handling

Senator Barrasso questions Interior Department's response to violent protests at Lafayette Park involving pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Concerns raised ov...

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Montana Baseball Team Battles U.S. Department Of Interior

Glacier Range Riders in a trademark dispute with U.S. Department of Interior over arrowhead logo, highlighting national park inspiration.

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