PolicyTuesday, October 6, 2026The Guardian
Veteran conservative lawyer quits Trump’s interior department and warns of ‘assault on the rule of law’
John Murdock, a veteran conservative lawyer, has resigned from the U.S. Department of the Interior, highlighting concerns over a perceived 'assault on the rule of law' amid a trend of long-serving federal workers and scientists departing the agency. His decision reflects the broader instability and challenges within the department.



