Leads the Department of the Interior, overseeing management of public lands and natural resources.
- Reflecting Pool Controversy (July 2026): Blamed vandals for damage to the unfinished National Mall reflecting pool, rebuffing concerns that the presidential motorcade ride over the pool had caused the infrastructure damage. Source: Politico, 2026-07-05
- Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Event (July 2026): Joined Governor Kelly Armstrong and Senator Kevin Cramer for a conversation about the newly opened Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota and discussed its potential impact on the state. Source: Politico, 2026-07-10
- North Dakota Politics and Filibuster Interview (July 2026): Participated in a joint Politico interview with Kelly Armstrong and Kevin Cramer to discuss state politics, the filibuster, and President Trump. Source: Politico, 2026-07-08
- Interior Department Staff & Pirro Criticism (August 2026): Publicly berated by D.C. prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, echoing months of private anger and dissatisfaction from Interior Department staffers. Source: Politico, 2026-08-07
- Manages initiatives aligned with administration priorities for energy and land use.
Confirmed (Feb 1, 2025)
Data verified as of August 2026.