President Donald Trump has ordered the former North Dakota governor, who has a long history working with tribes in his state, to increase oil production

Doug Burgum passed his Senate nomination hearing to become the chief of the Interior Department in President Donald Trump's administration.

Immediately after Doug Burgum's bipartisan confirmation for Interior Secretary, North Dakota's political leaders praised the vote, calling him the "right leader at the right time."

President Donald Trump has begun his second administration with a series of controversial moves and decisions.

Former governor of North Dakota Doug Burgum has been confirmed as the new Secretary of the Department of the Interior, which oversees federal lands.

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Former North Dakota Republican Gov. Doug Burgum is now officially Interior Secretary, with help from Arizona’s U.S. senators and a couple of its tribes.

The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Department of Interior. During his confirmation hearing, Burgum emphasized a commitment to advancing U.S. energy production in President Donald Trump’s administration.

Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks prepared for skepticism and intense grilling from Democratic senators during their confirmation hearings Thursday

New US President’s administration begins work after inauguration while cabinet nominees require Senate confirmation

Senate Democrats revolted on Tuesday following the Trump administration’s sweeping freeze on federal aid by tanking a vote to sanction the International Criminal Court and promising there might be similar moves to come if the White House does not change its tune in short order.