Big Oil wants a lot from Trump. It has an ally in Doug Burgum, the president’s Interior pick
Emails obtained by The Associated Press reveal Doug Burgum as North Dakota governor catered to the whims of oil and gas executives while leveraging those connections to expand his political profile.
Douglas Burgum Confirmed To Lead Interior Department in Trump Administration
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become Interior Secretary in the second Trump Administration. The Republican was confirmed by a vote of 79-18. Burgum served as governor of North Dakota from 2016 to 2024.
Senate confirms Doug Burgum to pursue Trump pro-drilling agenda
The Senate has confirmed former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as the next Secretary of Interior in a bipartisan vote, further cementing an energy dominance focus in the president’s cabinet.
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the North Dakota billionaire to spearhead the Republican administration’s ambitions to boost fossil fuel production. The vote was 79-18.
Senate set for confirmation vote on Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department, former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.
Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms Doug Burgum As Trump’s Interior Secretary
The Senate confirmed former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum in a bipartisan fashion to lead President Donald Trump’s Department of
Doug Burgum Confirmed as Trump’s Interior Secretary, Set to Expand Energy Development
The U.S. Senate confirmed former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary in a 79-18 vote. Burgum, 68, will oversee the management of 500 million acres of federal and tribal land, focusing on
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Sources: Washington State bringing veteran coach from strong FCS program to aide offense
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Person found dead near Belfield identified as missing Washington man
Months after a body was discovered along Interstate 94, authorities have confirmed the identity of Paul Joseph Lalonde, 33 ...
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North Dakota sued Interior at least five times under Doug Burgum. Now he’s set to run the agency.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (North Dakota Monitor) – During Doug Burgum’s two terms as North Dakota governor, the state repeatedly sued ...
North Dakota’s overturned abortion ban won’t be in effect during appeal, court rules
North Dakota’s highest court has ruled that the state’s overturned abortion ban will not be enforced during an appeal of a ...
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UND experts caution against speculation after Reagan airport tragedy
UND aviation experts urge patience as investigators analyze the Reagan airport crash, saying that it's too early for any ...
North Dakota House passes legislation to end daylight saving time
If passed by the state Senate and signed by the governor, the legislation would end daylight saving time in North Dakota.
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids heads to trial
A trial is scheduled to begin Monday in Bismarck over North Dakota’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for kids ...
Sick of robocalls? These states have the most complaints
In 2024, Delaware, Ohio and Arizona had the most complaints per 100,000 people. Meanwhile, Alaska and North Dakota had the ...