Interior Secretary Burgum defended the president's proposal to spend $10 billion on renovations in the nation's capital while also pushing to cut overall funding for the National Park Service. The proposal was highlighted in a recent briefing by the Interior Secretary, who emphasized the need for modernizing key federal facilities. Key data: the plan calls for a $10 billion investment in capital improvements across Washington, D.C.'s federal infrastructure. Looking ahead, the Interior Secretary's position signals a shift in federal priorities toward capital projects, potentially reallocating resources away from the National Park Service. The Interior Secretary's stance may influence future budget negotiations, as lawmakers weigh the trade-offs between capital improvements and conservation funding.