Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is set to appear before the Senate on Thursday morning to be confirmed as secretary for the Department of Interior.

Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, and Sean Duffy—are among President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees. Their potential appointments could significantly influence Minnesota and neighboring states.

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.

Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on nomination of Doug Burgum to be 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.

U.S. Senate Democrats raised concerns Wednesday that Republicans have scheduled a hearing for one of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees before he completed the necessary paperwork and an FBI background check.

The interior secretary nominee faced questions during his confirmation hearing about climate change, renewable energy, and plans to expand oil and gas leasing.

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Former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum joined other Cabinet hopefuls in attending Monday’s inauguration of Pres. Donald Trump Monday. The inauguration drew clear parallels with the RNC last July in Milwaukee.

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 Burgum, Trump's choice for Interior secretary ... without the angry flashes that marked Senate appearances this week by former Fox and Friends co-host Pete Hegseth, Trump's choice for ...

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Donald Trump's pick to lead the Interior Department, is scheduled to appear before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for his first confirmation hearing on Tuesday around 10:00 a.