President-elect Donald Trump has continued his efforts to organize the future cabinet of his administration. This week, President-elect Trump announced Congressman Ryan Zinke (R-MT) to be his Secretary of Interior. Congressman Zinke is currently finishing his first term in Congress and previously served in the Navy Special Warfare Command. Also announced this week, President-elect Trump named former Texas Governor Rick Perry to be his nominee for Secretary of Energy.
Prior this week, President-elect Trump nominated Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as EPA Administrator, along with other cabinet positions. President-elect Trump and his transition team continue to vet a number of candidates to serve as U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary.