David L. Bernhardt

Trump In ‘No Hurry’ To Subject Acting Cabinet Chiefs To Senators’ Pesky Questions

Officials in acting roles, including a trio of industry allies, currently lead several federal agencies. Trump said it allows for “more flexibility.”
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‘Swamp Creature’ Takes Interior Department Reins From Ryan Zinke

Zinke resigned Wednesday amid a flurry of scandals. David Bernhardt, the agency’s No. 2 and a former energy lobbyist, has stepped in as acting secretary.
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