7 hours ago · Former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is sworn in during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on his nomination to be Secretary of the Interior, on Capitol Hill in Washington ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Doug Burgum, former North Dakota governor and businessman is President Donald Trump's pick to be Secretary of the Interior. The confirmation hearing is scheduled for Thurs., Jan 16, 2025.

Douglas James Burgum (born August 1, 1956) is an American businessman and politician who served as the 33rd governor of North Dakota from 2016 to 2024. He is a member of the Republican Party.. Burgum was born and raised in Arthur, North Dakota.After graduating from North Dakota State University in 1978 with a bachelor's degree in university studies and earning an MBA from Stanford University ...

Nov 15, 2024 · BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has chosen North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to head the Interior Department. Some things to know about the two-term Republican governor of a sparsely populated state: Burgum, 68, grew up in tiny Arthur, North Dakota, population 328.

Jan 16, 2025 · 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, Iran and Venezuela — that have fewer environmental safeguards.

5 days ago · 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 ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Nomination of Doug Burgum to be Secretary of the Department of the Interior. GOV. DOUG BURGUM REMARKS AS PREPARED ***EMBARGOED UNTIL 6:30AM ET ON THURSDAY 1/16/2025*** Good morning! I want to begin with gratitude to you, Chairman Lee, and to you, Senator Heinrich, for your leadership on this committee.

Jan 16, 2025 · Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Interior Department, said on Thursday he viewed America’s public lands and waters as part of the country’s financial ...

Nov 15, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump said he plans to nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a one-time rival for the Republican presidential nomination, to run the Interior Department and help steer...

Jan 16, 2025 · This notice is to advise you of a hearing before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00 am in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, DC.. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the nomination of the Honorable Doug Burgum to be Secretary of the Interior.