Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum confirmed

Doug Burgum confirmed as interior secretary
Doug Burgum, a billionaire software industry entrepreneur, was confirmed as President Donald Trump’s new interior secretary on Thursday. Burgum abandoned his presidential campaign and quickly endorsed Trump in 2023. Trump has directed Burgum to tap into fossil fuel resources in the US, including from public lands.
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as Interior secretary
Doug Burgum will be the point person for public land management and President Trump’s “drill, baby, drill" agenda to expand oil and gas development.
Senate Confirms Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary After Trump Tasked Him to Boost Drilling
President Donald Trump tapped Burgum, a billionaire software industry entrepreneur, to spearhead the administration’s ambitions to boost fossil fuel production.
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum confirmed as Interior secretary
The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Department of Interior. During his confirmation hearing, Burgum emphasized a commitment to advancing U.S. energy production in President Donald Trump’s administration.
Doug Burgum sworn in as Interior Secretary
Doug Burgum was officially sworn in as Interior Secretary after receiving a largely bipartisan confirmation by Congress Thursday.
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WATCH: Trump signs order to slash federal regulations after Burgum confirmed as interior secretary
The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the former North Dakota governor to spearhead the Republican administration's ambitions to boost fossil fuel production.
North Dakota sued Interior at least five times under Doug Burgum. Now he’s set to run the agency.
During Doug Burgum’s two terms as North Dakota governor, the state repeatedly sued the U.S. Department of the Interior, attempting to rip up rules that govern federal lands in his state and across the country.
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Israel says Hamas list shows 8 of the 33 hostages to be released in the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire are dead
insists he has no 'enemies list' and won't seek retribution Israel says Hamas list shows 8 of the 33 hostages to be released in the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire are dead.
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Hamas releases 3 male hostages as part of ceasefire deal with Israel
Hamas has released three male hostages and Israel is to release dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of a fragile ...
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Burgum confirmation hearing postponed for two days due to paperwork delays
“Governor Doug Burgum has been fully cooperative throughout the confirmation process, promptly submitting his paperwork to the Office of Government Ethics,” Lee wrote in a statement.
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'I've Been Blessed': Doug Burgum Delivers Inspiring Remarks During Confirmation Hearing
This week in the U.S. Senate, Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum delivered inspiring opening remarks in which he ...
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As Governor, Burgum Promised to Manage Conflicts. They Still Cropped Up.
Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to be interior secretary, said he would sell some holdings if confirmed. He held on to his investments while running North Dakota. Doug ...
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Doug Burgum says ‘energy dominance’ will be ‘America’s big stick’ on world stage
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Interior Department, testifies before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday ...
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Hamas frees 3 hostages and Israel begins releasing Palestinian prisoners
Israel has begun releasing a group of Palestinian prisoners after Hamas freed three hostages as part of the ceasefire deal that has halted 15 months of fighting in the Gaza ...
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Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick for public lands boss, questions reliability of renewable power
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum described Trump’s aspiration to achieve U.S. “energy dominance” as a way to counter demand for fossil fuels from autocratic nations — Russia ...