Deb Haaland

President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Interior Department faced sharp questions from Republicans Tuesday over what several called her “radical” ideas that include opposition to fracking and the Keystone XL oil pipeline

President-elect Joe Biden has decided on the historic choice of Rep. Deb Haaland of New Mexico to head the Department of the Interior. The appointment would make her the first Native American Cabinet secretary. But why should we care about the Interior secretary? As NBCLX’s Fernando Hurtado explains, this underappreciated federal agency is more important than you think.

Joe Biden has wrapped up a team heavy on deal-makers and fighters to lead his climate change.

President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary

If confirmed, Rep. Dep Haaland, D-N.M., would be the first Native American to hold a Cabinet-level position in U.S. history. Here are five things to know about the congresswoman.