Trump Picks Big Sky Rep With 3% Environmental Voting Record to Run DOI
In a move that surprised many on the Hill, Donald Trump tapped freshman Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-MT, for the top Interior position Tuesday, passing over previously reported favorite Cathy McMorris Rodgers. Zinke’s track record in Congress includes pushing pro-fossil fuel legislation—the lobby backed his campaign generously—and his positions on climate change aren’t clear. However, Zinke’s […]