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Navy SEAL veteran defends scandal-plagued tenure running US Interior

Ryan Zinke exits Washington chased by ethics investigations but insists he'll be exonerated and says he's lived up to the conservation ideals of Theodore Roosevelt.

5 years ago

Zinke resigns as interior secretary amid numerous probes

President Donald Trump, in tweeting Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's departure, said the former Montana congressman "accomplished much during his tenure" and that a replacement would be announced soon. The Cabinet post requires Senate confirmation.

5 years ago

Trump administration proposes major rollback of water rules

The scaling back of federal oversight is "recognizing and respecting the primary authority of states and tribes" over the waterways, R.D. James, assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, said during a ceremony at EPA headquarters.

5 years ago

Homeland Security secretary expected to leave

President Donald Trump has soured on Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen and she is expected to leave her job, perhaps as soon as this week, according to two people with knowledge of the issue.

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Report finds Interior secretary violated agency travel policies

A new report out of the Department of Interior Office of Inspector General found that Secretary Ryan Zinke had violated agency travel policies.

By Jessie Bur

6 years ago

Money finally arrives to revamp Charlestown Navy Yard

The funds are earmarked for the Charlestown Navy Yard to address long-deferred maintenance at the complex, which dates to 1800 and is one of the Navy’s original yards.

6 years ago