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Doug Burgum Confirmed As U.S. Interior Secretary

By Seth Dunlap Jan 31, 2025 | 6:45 AM

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum (R)

The United States Senate has confirmed former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary.

Burgum was easily confirmed on a 79-18 vote, with more than half of Democrats voting yes with all Republicans.  The 68-year old former tech industry executive served two terms as North Dakota’s governor.

Burgum ran against President Trump in the 2023 primaries, but later endorsed Trump after dropping out.

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