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 Confirms North Dakota's Burgum as Trump Interior Secretary
The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed Doug Burgum, the former governor of North Dakota, as President Donald Trump's interior secretary. The vote was 79 to 18. Burgum, 68, will lead an agency that guides the use of 500 million acres (202 million hectares) of federal and tribal land,
How the Senate Voted to Confirm Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary
The Senate voted 79 to 18 to confirm Mr. Burgum, a former governor of North Dakota, as the next interior secretary.
Billionaire Oil Ally Doug Burgum Confirmed As Trump’s Interior Chief
The former North Dakota governor will play a key role in carrying out President Donald Trump’s pro-fossil-fuel, anti-renewable-energy vision.
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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 ...
Senate confirms Trump’s pick to lead his ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda
In addition to running the Interior Department, Doug Burgum will also serve as energy czar and chair of a White House energy council.
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Sources: Washington State bringing veteran coach from strong FCS program to aide offense
Sam King had spent some eight seasons as part of North Dakota's football staff, the last six of them as the Fighting Hawks ...
North Dakota House passes legislation to end daylight saving time
North Dakota lawmakers in the state House have passed legislation by a vote of 55-37 to end daylight saving time. The ...
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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Missing Washington man identified as body found near Belfield
Months after a body was discovered along Interstate 94, authorities have confirmed the identity of Paul Joseph Lalonde, 33, ...
Deadly plane crash in Washington D.C. becomes teaching moment for UND aviation students
UND Professors say they plan on speaking with aviation students about the details of the plane crash and how to cope with tragedy.