Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke – who is facing federal investigations into his travel, political activity and potential conflicts of interest – will leave the administration at the end of the year, President Donald Trump said. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke – who is facing federal investigations into his travel, political activity and potential conflicts of interest – will leave the administration at the end of the year, President Donald Trump said. President Trump, in tweeting Mr Zinke’s departure, said the former Montana congressman “accomplished much during his tenure” and that a replacement would be announced next week. Mr Zinke is leaving weeks before Democrats take control of the House, a shift in power that promised to intensify probes into his conduct. President Trump told reporters this autumn he was evaluating Mr Zinke’s future in the administration in light of the allegations.

Source: Irish Independent December 15, 2018 14:37 UTC