The Senate has confirmed acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt to lead the department on a permanent basis.
The Senate has confirmed acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt to lead the department on a permanent basis, despite complaints by Democrats that the former oil and gas lobbyist used his federal position to benefit former industry clients.
The Senate voted 56-41 to approve Bernhardt's nomination to oversee the country's public lands and resources. He succeeds Ryan Zinke, who resigned in January amid a series of ethics investigations. Bernhardt represented energy and agricultural industries until President Donald Trump picked him in April 2017 to be deputy secretary.
Bernhardt says he's complied with all ethics laws and rules. But Democrats and environmental groups accuse him of using his federal post to shape regulations and legislation in favour of oil and gas interests and other former clients.
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