Senate confirms Trump’s pick to lead federal land agency as drilling and mining expand

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May 19, 2026, 4:24 pm129 ptsTrending
The U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to oversee the management of a quarter-billion acres of public lands on Monday, as the administration pushes ahead with more mining and drilling while reversing conservation plans. Former congressman Steve Pearce will lead the Interior Department’s…

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