Zinke told police a Post reporter caused a fracas at his house. Here’s what really happened - The Washington Post.

In fact, there was no reporter. Two of Ryan Zinke's neighbors had confronted the driver of a large black SUV that was idling outside the house and taking up more than one parking space. ....
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2019/02/01/zinke-told-police-post-reporter-caused-fracas-his-house-heres-what-really-happened/