Trump's BLM Nominee Steve Pearce Questioned on Public Land Sales

Heinrich, ENR Democrats Secure Key Commitments From BLM Nominee Steve Pearce

Ranking Member Heinrich (D-N.M.) questions former Congressman Steve Pearce on his stances on public lands during a hearing to consider his nomination to lead BLM, Feb. 25, 2026. Courtesy photo U.S. SENATE News: WASHINGTON, D.C — During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to consider pending Trump administration nominees, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Committee’s Ranking Member, and Committee Democrats secured k…

Daines dodges BLM nominee’s anti-conservation voting record, indicates support for Pearce

Steve Pearce, a prominent New Mexico Republican and former congressman, addresses the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Feb. 25, 2026, as he seeks confirmation as federal Bureau of Land Management director. (Screenshot courtesy U.S. Senate)In a confirmation hearing for President Donald Trump’s controversial nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, Montana Sen. Steve Daines said he “secured commitments for Montana priorities,…

Trump's BLM nominee Steve Pearce questioned on public land sales

The committee did not vote on Pearce's nomination; leaders said a vote could occur within the next week. Pearce would still face Senate confirmation.

Idaho Sen. Risch to Trump BLM nominee: You have no authority to sell public land

Idaho Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Risch spoke up for his constituents’ “passionate, unified” support for public lands during the confirmation hearing for proposed Bureau of Land Management chief Steve Pearce on Wednesday. Risch questioned ...

BLM nominee pressed on public-land-sales stance

Democratic U.S. senators including Colorado Sen. John Hickenlooper on Wednesday pressed President Trump’s nominee to serve as director of the Bureau of Land Management about his position on public-land sales,