Department of the Interior

Trump D.C. arch project faces legal and safety challenges

21 clusters · 320 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Washington, DC: Judge halts construction of Trump triumphal arch

The Trump administration is proceeding with a proposed 250-foot triumphal arch on Columbia Island, located between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. While intended to mark the United States’ 250th ann

Native American Heritage Month observances

5 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Native American Heritage Month highlights cultural representation

As Native American Heritage Month begins in November, institutions and organizations are executing programs to honor Indigenous histories, cultures, and contributions. The observance, established in 1990, continues to fe

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation and legal battle

105 clusters · 718 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Trump holds final midterm appeal at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has evolved into a massive financial and legal crisis. Originally intended as a low-cost refurbishment, costs have surged toward $20 million following a series of ne

East Potomac Golf Links redevelopment and tree removal legal

12 clusters · 147 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Trump administration faces legal battle over East Potomac Golf Links

President Donald Trump has proposed redeveloping the East Potomac Golf Links into a “world-class golf venue” as part of a larger urban redevelopment plan for Washington, D.C. The proposal has met resistance from local re

U.S. deep-sea mining leasing in American Samoa

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: NOAA and BOEM advance deep-sea mineral mapping and leasing near American Samoa

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the newly formed Marine Minerals Administration, has moved to advance seabed mining near American Samoa. This process follows an April 2025 executive order intended to expedit

US offshore wind industry regulatory shifts

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: U.S. wind industry faces uncertainty amid permitting reforms and lease cancellations

The United States offshore wind sector is experiencing significant instability due to federal policy changes and regulatory shifts. Under the Trump administration, the Department of the Interior has moved to halt major d

US geographic renaming efforts and mapping disputes

24 clusters · 1124 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Donald Trump proposes renaming Atlantic Ocean to American Ocean

President Donald Trump has expanded his geographic renaming efforts through executive orders, sparking international tension and domestic debate. Following the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” and

Revolution Wind faces DOJ effort to rescind approval

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Trump administration seeks to rescind Revolution Wind approval

The Revolution Wind offshore wind project, a $6.2 billion joint venture between Ørsted and Skyborn Renewables, has completed the installation of all 65 turbines. Located in Rhode Island Sound, the 704-megawatt farm is de

Legal dispute involving David Hearn and Reflecting Pool

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Justice Department watchdog declines investigation into Reflecting Pool case

Olympic canoeist David Hearn became the subject of a legal controversy involving allegations of intentional vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Trump administration accused Hearn of felony destruction

US beef import tariffs and industry restructuring

27 clusters · 381 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: US cattle ranchers report losses from Trump beef import policy

The suspension of out-of-quota tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of imported lean beef trimmings, which commenced on September 1, 2026, is being implemented in three 100,000-ton installments. Authorized by Proclamatio

Colorado River scarcity: Mandatory cuts and legal disputes

47 clusters · 208 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Water scarcity intensifies across the United States

The Colorado River basin is facing a severe water crisis driven by a 26-year drought and record-low reservoir levels, with Lake Mead holding roughly 27 percent of its maximum capacity. To manage this, the U.S. Department

US Senate introduces bipartisan energy permitting reform act

6 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: U.S. energy regulators and senators propose permitting reforms

Senate negotiators have introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, a legislative package aimed at reforming the nation’s permitting process and energy transmission policies. Brokered by Senato

US Department of the Interior National Park funding cuts

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Trump administration blocks Nevada national park funding

The Department of the Interior has blocked approximately $25.9 million in funding for 140 National Park Service project agreements. The administration cited a misalignment with current priorities, stating that the reject