Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum previously told lawmakers that national security and the economy are his top priorities for leading the Interior Department.

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Doug Burgum ... of U.S. public lands. Burgum, who endorsed Trump after ending his own 2024 presidential bid and campaigned for Trump, has also been tapped to lead the National Energy Council.

The Senate is set to vote Thursday on President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department, former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.