Doug Burgum, a former Microsoft executive and governor of North Dakota, was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Interior Department, overseeing drilling and mining policies on federal lands and waters. As a key player in implementing President Trump’s pro-oil agenda, Burgum will also run a White House council promoting oil and gas development. Despite criticism from Democrats, Burgum emphasized the need to extract trillions of dollars worth of oil, gas, and minerals from federal lands, while downplaying the importance of renewable energy sources.
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Judges order US government to rehire thousands of workers
Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to rehire tens of thousands of government employees terminated in recent weeks, citing breaches of rules surrounding mass layoffs. Maryland district judge James Bredar and San Francisco district judge William Alsup issued temporary restraining orders directing reinstatement of probationary employees across various federal agencies, challenging Elon Musk's cost-cutting efforts. The judges found that the firings lacked cause and proper notice, prompting the Trump administration to clarify directives...
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