This week, Interior had the 1st in-person offshore lease sale in nearly a decade, generating $300M, a major win for American energy. Plus, we’re boosting national defense with a land transfer to @USNavy & celebrated the holiday season at a Christmas party with @SecretaryBurgum!🎄

This little guy must have been triple-dog dared to lick it. “Stuck! Stuck! Stuuuuuck!” Here’s hoping your weekend is full of fun, laughter, and absolutely zero sticky situations. Photo by Sally King

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Majestic and timeless, mountains have a way of captivating our imagination. They inspire us to explore, learn, connect with nature, and seek a peaceful refuge. Photo by @GlacierNPS

Yesterday, the @NationalMallNPS announced the early completion of the Tidal Basin seawall reconstruction, a major step in protecting some of the nation’s most recognizable memorials and landscapes. Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act and supporting the executive order on

Son of a nutcracker! Clark’s nutcrackers use their dagger-like bills to rip into pinecones and pull out large seeds, which they stash in a pouch under their tongue before flying off to bury them for winter. Photo by Anindita Sarkar

This lease sale generated almost $280 MILLION & is a major milestone in rebuilding American Energy Dominance! We are unlocking investment, strengthening our energy security, creating jobs & ensuring Americans have access to affordable & reliable energy! https://t.co/t2jOP1LiSu

In 2026, Americans will have ten entrance fee-free days to enjoy national parks, wildlife refuges, and recreational sites across the country. As we look ahead to America 250, these days offer a chance to connect with the places that tell our nation’s story. 🇺🇸

Interior is proud to offer these passes in recognition of the dedication and sacrifice of those who serve and have served our country. 🇺🇸 Start your adventure: https://t.co/4vNT6CIwhh

To all who have served, thank you. May these lands continue to offer peace in return. As a small token of our gratitude, we offer Military Passes that provide U.S. service members, veterans, and Gold Star Families with free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites.

America’s public lands are places that offer quiet, healing, and connection. Whether it’s a sunrise over the Appalachian Mountains or the stillness of a remote desert canyon, these moments remind us of what service protects. Photo by NPS

Each year, Andersonville National Historic Site joins @WreathsAcross America to honor and remember the sacrifice of our nation’s service members. The ceremony takes place Saturday, December 13 at noon, with wreath placement to follow. To volunteer, visit: https://t.co/g0s0gLS327

Interior generated over $14 billion in fiscal year 2025 from energy and mineral development on public lands and waters, making it one of the largest sources of non-tax revenue for the U.S. government. A significant portion goes directly to the @USTreasury, with the rest

Happening now - the National Park Service and Friends of the ⁦@WWIIMemorial⁩ mark the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. We are honored to have been joined by nine World War II veterans for the observance.

Eighty-four years ago, a surprise attack on the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor began, killing 2,403 service members and civilians. We honor their valor and the extraordinary courage of those who answered that moment by standing up to defend freedom around the world.

One of nature’s most social and playful creatures, river otters have big personalities and even bigger appetites. Often seen in groups called romps, they can be observed hunting and frolicking year-round at Grand Teton National Park. Photo by Peter Mangolds

Today on National Miners Day, we honor the men and women whose skilled, demanding work helps power our nation. From the coalfields of Appalachia to the copper mines of the Southwest, miners play a vital role in supporting our energy grid, national defense, and modern economy.

This week, Interior helped kick off the holiday season with the annual @WhiteHouse Christmas Tree lighting here in Washington, D.C. @SecretaryBurgum spoke at the ceremony to highlight the tradition that has brought Americans together for more than a century. 🎄

The 'One Dollar, One Tree' initiative is a powerful example of how our public lands can deliver lasting benefits for the American people, making this season brighter and more affordable for all!  https://t.co/ChIPyBZ5jP

In winter, bison develop thick, woolly coats that protect them from freezing temperatures and harsh winds. That insulation gives them the fortitude to use their large head and powerful neck and shoulder muscles as snowplows while foraging through deep snow. 🦬 ❄️ Photo by NPS

Honored to participate in the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony tonight with @POTUS to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season in our nation’s capital! 🎄