On March 15, 2021, the U.S. Senate confirmed Deb Haaland as secretary of the Interior Department, making her the first Native American to serve in a presidential Cabinet.
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland formerly announced her candidacy for New Mexico's governor on Tuesday, attempting to become the first Native American to become governor of a state.
Former Interior Sec. Deb Haaland announces New Mexico gubernatorial bid. Haaland, who served in President Joe Biden's administration, had previously served in Congress.