Cramer Holds Trump Nominees Over Wetlands Rule | Pierre News

Senator Kevin Cramer is blocking all future Trump nominees in protest of a Biden administration wetlands rule he claims devastates North Dakota farmers and infringes on private property rights—especially critical in the Prairie Pothole Region vital for waterfowl. After speaking with Trump, who pledged to help via Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Cramer says he’s more optimistic but won’t halt his fight. With the Senate on recess, these holds could delay confirmations next month. The rule sparks fierce debate: while Cramer calls it an “environmentalist extremist dream,” conservation groups like the North Dakota Wildlife Federation back it, citing its role in protecting duck populations funded by hunters. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, reviewing over 200,000 public comments, says no further action is planned—but the path forward remains uncertain. Farmers like Ryan Wanzek are stuck navigating shifting federal guidance, struggling to plan operations amid conflicting advice and unclear boundaries around easement lands. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b31bde7fffdfdfc