Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday, seeking confirmation as the secretary of the interior.

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is due before a Senate committee as lawmakers consider the Republican’s nomination to be chief steward of U.S. public lands.

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The president-elect is going to war over turbines. At a hearing Thursday, the nominee for Interior secretary said he would pursue an “all of the above

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Interior Department, testifies before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday ...

Doug Burgum committed to keeping wild horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park and highlighted North Dakota examples of managing public lands and energy during his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of the Interior.

Doug Collins and Elise Stefanik are set for hearings as President Donald Trump's cabinet confirmation process continues in the Senate.

Members of the committee had the opportunity to question Burgum on an array of different topics regarding energy, mineral resources and beyond.

The U.S. Senate has begun the process to confirm President-elect Donald Trump's picks for top spots in his upcoming administration this week. Committee hearings were supposed to kick off on Tuesday with Secretary of Veterans Affairs nominee Doug Collins,

As President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, a long list of political leaders, tech CEOs, celebrities and others were in attendance in the U.S. Capitol. Former Vice President Mike Pence was seen in the Rotunda,

The namesake of North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park is well known for the adage, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” Seek diplomacy and compromise, but be willing to stand up for what’s best for the nation.