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Watch live: Burgum testifies before House on Interior Department budget
Key takeaways
- The Trump administration is seeking $15.9 billion for the Interior Department.
- The hearing comes as the administration has faced criticism over the cost of Trump s Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool renovation project.
- The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
The Trump administration is seeking $15.9 billion for the Interior Department. This marks a 12.9 percent decrease from 2026 funding, including cuts to what the president has called Green New Scam and duplicative or wasteful programs.
The hearing comes as the administration has faced criticism over the cost of Trump s Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool renovation project.
The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. EDT.
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