Senate set for confirmation vote on Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior

Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke expressed confidence in former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum’s confirmation as head of the Interior Department under President Trump. The Senate is set to vote on Burgum’s confirmation on Thursday after advancing his nomination by a 78-20 margin. Burgum emphasized national security and the economy as his top priorities for the agency during his confirmation hearing.

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