1 day ago · “Today marks the beginning of an exciting chapter for the Department of the Interior,” said Secretary Doug Burgum. “We are committed to working collaboratively to unlock America’s full potential in energy dominance and economic development to make life more affordable for every American family while showing the world the power of ...

2 days ago · With a career rooted in leadership, innovation and service, Secretary Burgum expressed his gratitude and outlined his vision for the Department of the Interior’s future. “Grateful to President Trump for the honor to serve as Secretary of the Interior,” said Secretary Doug Burgum. “We look forward to delivering on President Trump’s ...

5 days ago · 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.. The vote was 79-18. More than half of Senate Democrats joined all 53 Republicans in voting for Burgum. Burgum, 68, is an ultra-wealthy software industry entrepreneur ...

6 days ago · The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Department of Interior. ... He founded a real estate development firm before running for governor in 2016. ... Amy Dalrymple is editor-in-chief of North Dakota’s States Newsroom outlet. She previously was editor of The Bismarck Tribune and a newspaper ...

5 days ago · WASHINGTON — The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as Interior secretary late Thursday after President Trump tapped the North Dakota billionaire to spearhead the Republican administration’s ...

Jan 20, 2025 · Douglas Burgum, of North Dakota, to be Secretary of the Interior. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor. Douglas Collins, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

5 days ago · Doug Burgum, a promoter of oil and gas, was confirmed by the Senate on Thursday to lead the Interior Department, a role in which he will oversee drilling and mining policies on federal lands and ...

5 days ago · Trump has also tapped Burgum to lead a newly-created National Energy Council. Burgum said during his Jan. 16 confirmation hearing that he wants to cut regulations around energy development. Asked ...

Jan 16, 2025 · 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...

Jan 16, 2025 · If confirmed as secretary of the interior, Doug Burgum would become a key player in implementing one of the Trump administration's overarching goals: "Drill, baby, drill."