US Department of the Interior
Coverage of US Department of the Interior in the Nexus archive.
- Trump golf resort manager advising on reflecting pool project
A manager of one of President Trump's golf courses, David Schutzenhofer, has served as an unofficial adviser on the renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The project involves a $1.7 million no-bid contract with Greenwater Services to install a permanent purification system. The Interior Department confirmed Schutzenhofer's involvement on Tuesday.
- Democrat Neguse presses Burgum on reflecting pool, $13M ‘no-bid’ contract
Rep. Joe Neguse questioned Interior Secretary Doug Burgum about a $13M contract for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation project. The contract was awarded to Atlantic Industrial Coatings without bidding. This exchange occurred during a House Natural Resource Committee hearing on President Trump's fiscal 2027 budget request.
- Trump officials cancel rule that made conservation a ‘use’ of public lands
The Trump administration is canceling a rule that made conservation a 'use' of public lands, seeking to boost drilling, logging, mining, and grazing on taxpayer-owned land. The rule, adopted in 2024 under former President Joe Biden, allowed public property to be leased for restoration. This move comes as the administration eases restrictions on industries.
- Trump administration relaxing hunting restrictions in US parks and refuges
The Trump administration is relaxing hunting restrictions in US parks and refuges after an order from the US Department of the Interior in January. The move aims to remove unnecessary regulatory barriers to hunting and fishing. This change raises concerns about visitor safety and wildlife impact.