Trump Chooses Montana Congressman For Interior Secretary
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President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Montana Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke as his nominee to lead the Interior Department, and a transition official said Zinke has accepted the offer, CNN reports. Zinke, a 55-year-old ex-Navy SEAL commander and recipient of two Bronze Stars for combat missions in Iraq, was a Trump supporter. He's also faced criticism from environmental and conservation groups since joining the House in 2015. In the House, Zinke is a member of the Armed Services and Natural Resources committees. His selection is major political break for...