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Department of Interior

President Donald Trump in front of wind farms | Illustration: Eddie Marshall | BiancoBlue | Dreamstime.com | Samuel Corum | UPI | Newscom

Trump Administration

The Trump Administration's Move To Halt Wind and Solar Development on Federal Lands Reverses a Biden Priority

Reducing the government’s ownership of federal lands is the best way to protect against this energy policy whiplash.

Jeff Luse | 8.5.2025 12:37 PM

President Donald Trump signs the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4, 2025. | IMAGO/Pool/Via CNP/IMAGO/MediaPunch/Newscom

Government Waste

Taxpayers Are Supposed To Shell Out $150 Million for Next Year's July 4th Celebrations

Yet another wasteful expense in the "big, beautiful bill."

Jeff Luse | 7.7.2025 3:35 PM

Grand Teton National Park | National Park Service

Overcriminalization

A Runner Was Prosecuted for Unapproved Trail Use After the Referring Agency Called It 'Overcriminalization'

The case against Michelino Sunseri exemplifies the injustice caused by the proliferation of regulatory crimes—the target of a recent presidential order.

Jacob Sullum | 6.6.2025 2:50 PM

Black and white headshots of Chris Wright and Gov. Doug Burgum against a tan background with a picture of the White House and orange boxes | LOUIS LANZANO/UPI/Newscom, Gage Skidmore

Energy & Environment

Trump's Energy Picks Are Refreshingly Competent

If confirmed, Chris Wright and Gov. Doug Burgum will have the opportunity to prioritize innovation and deregulation to the benefit of taxpayers and the environment.

Jeff Luse | 11.20.2024 3:08 PM

Doug Burgum and Donald Trump | Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Newscom

Housing Policy

Will Doug Burgum Be Donald Trump's Housing Czar?

Plus: Democrats' housing-lite postelection recriminations and yet another ballot box defeat for pro–rent control forces in California.

Christian Britschgi | 11.19.2024 1:50 PM

Wind energy turbines are seen at sunrise | Photo 53582516 © Bryan Roschetzky | Dreamstime.com

Energy & Environment

Democrats Say They Support Green Energy. Why Do Their Policies Say Otherwise?

If you look closely, you'll find a lot of contradictions.

Veronique de Rugy | 2.2.2023 4:45 PM

Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch | CNP/AdMedia/Newscom

Supreme Court

SCOTUS Again Upholds Double Prosecution and Punishment for the Same Crime

Unsatisfied by the outcome of one case, the feds secured a much more severe penalty the second time around.

Jacob Sullum | 6.22.2022 12:01 AM

dpaphotosfour209896 | Hauke-Christian Dittrich/picture alliance / Hauke-Christi/Newscom

Drones

Feds Ground 800 Drones Over Fears About Chinese-Made Tech

But without specifying an actual cybersecurity risk, the policy comes off looking like a wasteful protectionist maneuver that will likely put human pilots back in riskier situations.

Eric Boehm | 1.29.2020 1:40 PM

Large image on homepages | Yui Mok/ZUMA Press/Newscom

Pornography

Hard at Work: Government Network 'Exploited' by Malware, Thanks to Russian Porn Sites

All because one public servant downloaded porn onto his government-owned laptop.

Joe Setyon | 10.30.2018 1:35 PM

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Oil

Trump Seeks to Open Up Most U.S. Coastal Waters to Oil Drilling

Activists decry plan as a "shameful giveaway" to Big Oil.

Ronald Bailey | 1.5.2018 8:30 AM

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National Monuments

Trump Just Made Two National Monuments Smaller. How Big a Deal Is That?

The feds still own the land.

Ronald Bailey | 12.5.2017 2:40 PM

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Crony Capitalism

The $300 Million Contract Awarded to the Interior Secretary's Friend's Company Is Exempt from Government Audits

Oh, okay.

Eric Boehm | 10.27.2017 3:15 PM

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Department of Interior

Trump Executive Order Could Empower State and Local Governments to Manage Federal Lands

Issues executive order to Interior Department to review national monument designations.

Ronald Bailey | 4.28.2017 12:10 PM

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Endangered species

Greater Sage Grouse Not Listed As Endangered by U.S. Department of the Interior

Some environmental activists are outraged that the feds have declined "take" private property

Ronald Bailey | 9.22.2015 2:03 PM

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Policy

How The Feds Lied to Help Kill an Oyster Business in California

Brian Doherty | 1.21.2015 4:11 PM

Politics

Does Fracking Cause Big Earthquakes in Oklahoma, California? Obama's Dept. of Interior Says No.

Nick Gillespie | 7.14.2014 10:03 AM

Politics

The Bundy Ranch Standoff and Attitudes Toward the State

Brian Doherty | 4.18.2014 4:48 PM

Politics

Nevada County Commissioner Implies a Death Threat Against Out-of-Staters Who Might Come to Support Cattle Rancher in His Fight with the Feds: [UPDATED: BLM Backs Down!]

Brian Doherty | 4.11.2014 4:02 PM

Policy

Interior Department Extends Wind Farms' Permits to Kill Eagles

For up to 30 years

Reason Staff | 12.6.2013 1:50 PM

Politics

Latest Sequester Scare Tactic: Not Enough Firefighters to Fight Wildfire

7.5 percent cut to the Forest Service means 500 fewer firefighters, the Interior Secretary claimed

Reason Staff | 5.13.2013 2:44 PM

Politics

Sally Jewell Confirmed as Interior Secretary

Former outdoor retailer CEO was confirmed by the Senate 87-11

Reason Staff | 4.11.2013 9:32 AM

Policy

ConocoPhillips Suspends Arctic Drilling Plans

Regulatory uncertainty abounds

Reason Staff | 4.10.2013 4:40 PM

Politics

Interior Secretary Nominee Clears Senate Panel

Next stop, full Senate

Reason Staff | 3.21.2013 7:20 PM

Politics

Interior Secretary Candidate Faces Senate Panel Questioning

Three-hour confirmation hearing (but no filibuster, yet)

Reason Staff | 3.7.2013 6:20 PM

Politics

Interior Secretary Nominee Got ObamaCare Waiver for Her Company

Well, of course

Reason Staff | 2.8.2013 4:10 PM

Politics

Obama to Name Recreational Equipment Chief as Interior Secretary

Sally Jewell is the first woman announced for Obama's second term cabinet

Reason Staff | 2.6.2013 10:36 AM

Politics

Ken Salazar Stepping Down from Department of Interior

Returning home to Colorado

Reason Staff | 1.16.2013 4:23 PM

Policy

Calif. Oyster Farm Sues US to Stay in Business

Interior Department ended 40-year lease on public land

Reason Staff | 12.4.2012 8:37 PM

Politics

Feds Evicting Oyster Farm, Ending 100 Years of Harvesting

What do you think this is, a free country?

Reason Staff | 12.3.2012 10:04 AM

Politics

Sec. of Interior Apologizes for Threatening to Punch Out Reporter

Did not like being asked about agency decisions at an Obama event

Reason Staff | 11.14.2012 7:08 PM

Culture

Burning Man Sues Pershing County, Claims County Festival Ordinance Violates First Amendment

Brian Doherty | 8.17.2012 3:19 PM

Politics

Burning Man Hits D.C. (Again)

Brian Doherty | 5.1.2012 1:37 PM

Politics

Nothing Left to Cut! California Spends $205,000 to Move $15 Shrub.

Tim Cavanaugh | 4.16.2012 10:20 PM

Politics

45 Percent of Americans Say Abolish and Consolidate HUD, 46 Percent Say Keep It As Is

Emily Ekins | 12.21.2011 2:35 PM

Politics

45 Percent of Americans Say Abolish and Consolidate HUD, 46 Percent Say Keep It As Is

Emily Ekins | 12.21.2011 8:30 AM

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