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Trump taps Project 2025 author for role probing reflecting pool fiasco
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Dennis Kirk, who has authored work for Project 2025, has been chosen to lead the Inspector General's Office.
President Donald Trump has made a nomination for a key role in the Interior Department. Dennis Kirk, who has authored work for Project 2025, has been chosen to lead the Inspector General's Office. Kirk previously served as a White House official during Trump's first administration.
Details about the nomination are available from the Galveston County Daily News. The news source reports on the selection of Kirk for this position, which is involved in oversight within the Interior Department.
Further information about the nomination and Kirk's background can be found in the original report from the Galveston County Daily News.
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Category: parks Published: August 11, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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