“Republicans are frustrated that he hasn't reached out to Democrats. He didn't in his confirmation, and he hasn't much since at all. … [The continued lack of engagement with Democrats] continues to be a strategic error. … [The firings have] bothered some people. And it probably has had an impact on morale a little bit. But all in all, I think Pete's a pretty strong leader.
Officials
Recent statements
JH
Re: Diesel Hits a Record $6.51 and Farm-State Republicans Tell Trump to Stop Exporting It — Chuck Grassley Posts That Prices "ARE KILLING FARMERS INCOME," Trump-Backed Senate Nominees in Iowa and Michigan Say the Iran War "Needs to End," John Cornyn Calls a Ban "a Gimmick," and Trump Says "I've Called for It Within My People"John Hoeven
Senator (ND)R
“The idea is that you get Bessent and Greer and Hassett to do that analysis and if, on a short-term basis — and we are in harvest season right now — it would show that it would help, then it is something we should consider doing.
KC
Re: The Pentagon Owes the Senate Armed Services Committee a Defense Strategy Update and Elbridge Colby Arrives Without One — a Republican Says He Would "Just Sort of Dodge and Punt," Another Says "They Owe Us a Report, and We Did Not Get the Report," and Asked About Troops at the Polls He "Never Once Said 'Yes' or 'No'"Kevin Cramer
Senator (ND)R
“It's very peculiar to have somebody come in for a congressionally mandated update and not have a statement.
KC
Re: The Pentagon Owes the Senate Armed Services Committee a Defense Strategy Update and Elbridge Colby Arrives Without One — a Republican Says He Would "Just Sort of Dodge and Punt," Another Says "They Owe Us a Report, and We Did Not Get the Report," and Asked About Troops at the Polls He "Never Once Said 'Yes' or 'No'"Kevin Cramer
Senator (ND)R
“[Colby would] just sort of dodge and punt. … [On whether the administration has discussed deploying the National Guard to polling places, he] never once said 'yes' or 'no.'
DB
Re: Diesel Hits a Record $6.51 and Farm-State Republicans Tell Trump to Stop Exporting It — Chuck Grassley Posts That Prices "ARE KILLING FARMERS INCOME," Trump-Backed Senate Nominees in Iowa and Michigan Say the Iran War "Needs to End," John Cornyn Calls a Ban "a Gimmick," and Trump Says "I've Called for It Within My People"Doug Burgum
Secretary of the Interior (ND)R
“We would consider an export ban if we thought that actually might lower prices, but that's not the case. [Burgum, speaking to reporters at a G20 energy meeting in Houston, later told CNBC that] every idea should be on the table that will actually lower the price of diesel or lower the price of gasoline. … I'm not at all confident that that would actually lower the price. [He warned a ban] could actually hurt Americans [if trading partners answered with their own export restrictions].
“We are pleased to announce that after a very long wait (over 125 years!), we are preparing to start, over the next two-week period, the excavation work necessary for the Great Triumphal Arch and Military Observation Deck.
“Over 70 major cities/capitals around the world, from London, Paris and Rome to Madrid, Athens and New Delhi, all showcase beautiful arches. Interestingly, Washington, DC, is the only major Western capital without an arch.
DB
Re: Eleven Days After the Interior Secretary Tells the Smithsonian That Federal Agencies "Cannot in Good Conscience Continue to Support" It "Under Current Leadership," Its First Black Secretary Announces He Is Retiring — Lonnie Bunch Says "It Has Been Stressful," Padilla Says He "Spoke Truth to Power," and the Republican Regent Looks Forward to a Successor Who Will "Preserve America's History"Doug Burgum
Secretary of the Interior (ND)R
“Those executive departments and agencies cannot in good conscience continue to support the Smithsonian under current leadership by, for example, loaning artifacts for exhibits, enabling procurement processes and making discretionary grants.
DB
Re: Eleven Days After the Interior Secretary Tells the Smithsonian That Federal Agencies "Cannot in Good Conscience Continue to Support" It "Under Current Leadership," Its First Black Secretary Announces He Is Retiring — Lonnie Bunch Says "It Has Been Stressful," Padilla Says He "Spoke Truth to Power," and the Republican Regent Looks Forward to a Successor Who Will "Preserve America's History"Doug Burgum
Secretary of the Interior (ND)R
“The ultimate effect of this radical ideology is to weaken our shared American identity.
“From an economic development for our capital city, hotels, restaurants, the people of Washington, D.C., the greater capital region, all love this idea. Everybody I’ve met is saying “Please, please do this again next year.”
“You don’t put America First by putting American ranchers second. I support President Trump, but supporting a president doesn’t mean staying quiet when a policy is wrong. On this issue, he is wrong.
“Importing foreign beef tariff-free — and selling it below market price — undercuts producers. Short-term market intervention will not lower prices over the long term.
“We are grateful for the Seven Basin States, the thirty Basin Tribes, Mexico, and many other basin stakeholders who have provided the feedback and voluntary arrangements necessary for the development of the 2027-2028 Operating Guidelines.
“Americans deserve an energy system built on common sense, not one dependent on costly subsidies or technologies that can’t meet our country’s current demand.
“I want to make sure wherever we end up works for our producers.
“The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is going to help millions of Americans become homeowners.
“The national parks, absolutely we need to support and protect every single inch of those.