Top GOP lawmaker never told she was Interior pick

Published December 13, 2016 11:19pm ET



House Republican Conference chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers “never received an offer” from President-elect to serve as interior secretary, despite news reports, a source close to her said Tuesday.

Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, accepted Trump’s offer to serve as Interior Secretary late Tuesday. Just days ago, the New York Times reported McMorris Rodgers would get the nod.

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