Doug Burgum, Interior

Senate advances Trump’s pick to lead the US Interior, Doug Burgum, to confirmation vote
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum previously told lawmakers that national security and the economy are his top priorities for leading the Interior Department.
Senate advances Interior nominee Doug Burgum
The Senate voted Wednesday evening to close debate on Doug Burgum to lead the Interior Department. The former North Dakota governor is likely to be confirmed easily after the 78-20 cloture vote, with 25 Democrats voting in favor.
Doug Burgum clears crucial hurdle in bid to become Interior secretary
WASHINGTON — Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has cleared a vital step in his bid to become Interior secretary.
Doug Burgum, Trump’s Choice for Interior, Aims for ‘Energy Dominance’
The former North Dakota governor told senators at his confirmation hearing that he saw limits on energy production as a national security threat.
Doug Burgum testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for Interior Secretary
Members of the committee had the opportunity to question Burgum on an array of different topics regarding energy, mineral resources and beyond.
Who is Doug Burgum? How Indian Country is reacting to Trump’s Interior nominee
President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team named outgoing North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the agency that manages the nation’s natural and cultural resources.
Watch: Doug Burgum's confirmation hearing for U.S. Interior Secretary
Watch former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's confirmation hearing for Interior Secretary under incoming President Trump.
Doug Burgum clears procedural vote for Interior Secretary
Burgum met the threshold for a vote to proceed with a full Senate debate, meaning his final vote for confirmation will be Thursday night or Friday.
Video: Trump’s Nominee For Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum Advances In Senate
Trump’s Nominee For Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum Advances In Senate The Senate votes to invoke cloture on the nomination of Doug Burgum to be Secertary of the Interior. Fuel your success with Forbes.
North Dakota sued Interior at least five times under Doug Burgum. Now he’s set to run the agency.
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Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick for public lands boss, questions reliability of renewable power
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Former Gov. Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the the Interior Department as ...
Doug Burgum says ‘energy dominance’ will be ‘America’s big stick’ on world stage
The interior secretary nominee faced questions during his confirmation hearing about climate change, renewable energy, and ...
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Burgum grilled on environmental issues targeted by Trump during confirmation hearing: 'Drill, baby, drill'
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, President-elect Trump's nominee for interior secretary, was pressed by the Senate on his environmental agenda and whether his mission aligns with that of ...
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What cabinet appointments for Sean Duffy, Kristi Noem, and Doug Burgum could mean for Minnesota
Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, and Sean Duffy—are among President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees. Their potential ...
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A trial is underway on North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for kids
It’s unclear when the judge will rule. Then-Gov. Doug Burgum signed the bill into law in April 2023 after it overwhelmingly passed the Republican-led Legislature. It makes it a misdemeanor for a ...
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Burgum could be directed to add Trump to Mt. Rushmore
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna'a proposal directs the Department of Interior to include Trump with Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson and ...
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GOP lawmaker got so mad at a school for protecting trans kids that he’s trying to impose fines
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum signed House Bill 1522 in May 2023. The law prohibits transgender students from using bathrooms ...