Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has appointed Wyoming lawyer Karen Budd-Falen as the acting deputy secretary of the department. This decision places Budd-Falen in the second-highest leadership position within the department, filling in for President Donald Trump’s nominee, Kate Macgregor, who is awaiting Senate confirmation. Budd-Falen has a background in conservative legal work and has a history of challenging federal agencies in land and regulatory disputes. She has also advocated for federal deference to local laws and practices. With experience in both the Reagan and Trump administrations, Budd-Falen is known as a “cowboy lawyer” in Wyoming. The Interior Department has not provided any comments on the appointment. Budd-Falen’s new role is expected to have a significant impact on the department’s operations and will likely influence policies related to land management and regulatory issues.
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