Doug Burgum, Trump and Interior

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.
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 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 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.
Sen. Gallego questions Interior nominee Doug Burgum amid confirmation hearing
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum testified Thursday before members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, including U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego. He wanted to know how President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee would help tribes in Arizona if confirmed as the 55th secretary of the 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.
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
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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 ...
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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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Burgum sidesteps Trump’s most controversial climate positions in largely cordial hearing
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R), President-elect Trump’s nominee for Interior secretary, sat for a largely cordial hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on ...
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Trump Interior Nominee Doug Burgum Hosted ‘VIP Dinner’ for Oil, Gas, and Coal Execs Last Year, Emails Show
North Dakota’s Rainbow Energy – which plans to mix coal, crypto, and carbon capture – among those invited to the former ...
Cortez Masto splits votes on Trump’s energy and natural resources nominees
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted Thursday to advance President Donald Trump’s nominees to lead the Interior and Energy Departments — but only one received a blessing from Nevada ...
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Burgum, Wright, Zeldin wait for Senate floor time
Environment and Public Works Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), who saw her panel advance Lee Zeldin to lead EPA, said of ...
Doug Burgum recommended for confirmation by Energy and Natural Resources Committee
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources voted 18-2 to recommend Former Governor Doug Burgum for the Secretary of the Department of the Interior position in ...