Secretary Burgum says that the president’s administration is “cutting unnecessary bureaucracy, speeding up approvals, and putting Americans back to work.” The Department of the Interior announces the rescission…
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Interior Department Expedites Permitting Process to Build Infrastrucure
Secretary Burgum says more than $1.5 trillion in capital projects “are being held up by permitting.” The Department of the Interior hosted a signing of memorandums of understanding…
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Interior Department Expands Funding for Local Wildfire Response
Grants support small communities with equipment for faster fire suppression. The U.S. Department of the Interior recently announced that up to $20 million is available in a new…
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Education Department Announces Tribal Consultation on Indian Education Agreements
Federal agencies seek input on interagency coordination affecting Native students. The Department of Education announced a February 10, 2026, consultation in Washington, D.C., inviting Tribal leaders to provide…
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Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior
Doug Burgum, Secretary of the Interior
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Interior Department Reports Early Completion of Tidal Basin Seawall Reconstruction
The project strengthens flood protection around major Washington memorials. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the early completion of the first phase of the Tidal Basin seawall…
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Interior Transfers Public Land to Navy for Border Security Expansion
Land along California’s southern border is being released as security concerns rise. The Department of the Interior announced the transfer of public land to the U.S. Navy to…
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Interior Department Pauses Offshore Wind Leases Citing National Security
Officials fear that the turbine blades and reflective towers can interfere with radar. The Department of the Interior announced that all leases for large-scale offshore wind projects in…
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Bryan Mercier, Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Bryan Mercier, Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Senate Debates Wildfire Agency Consolidation for Federal Funding Package
Legislators evaluate a proposed restructuring of federal firefighting roles while working to advance a multibill spending package. Members of the Senate are making progress on funding for the…
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