Trump Orders Smithsonian to Promote ‘American Greatness’ in Executive Order

The president complained in an executive order that the Smithsonian had advanced “narratives that portray American and Western values as inherently harmful and oppressive.”

Hundreds in Park Service Have Opted to Quit, Agency Memo Says

The report has raised concerns about national park access and maintenance heading into the summer travel season.

Trump Seeks to Assert More Control Over California’s Water

The president, who has assailed California’s leaders over wildfires, issued the directive in an executive order that was dated Friday but released on Sunday.

Doug Burgum, Trump’s Pick for Interior Secretary, Gets His Confirmation Hearing

The former North Dakota governor is expected to face sharp questions about his ties to the oil and gas industry.