The transfer of thousands of staff to the interior secretary's office under the Trump administration has reportedly caused chaos, with former workers expressing confusion and bafflement. It is unclear how these reassignments will affect the department's operations, as some outlets report potential staffing cuts, while others mention unrelated actions such as land transfers and changes to recognized religions. The Trump administration's policies and actions on the environment and conservation are also being scrutinized, with reports of cuts to climate and environmental programs.