Doug Burgum Is Confirmed by Senate as Interior Secretary

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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