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Burgum Lays Out Why Dependable Coal is Critical to National Security

Gov. Doug Burgum (R-North Dakota), President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Interior Secretary, spoke during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on why reliable coal energy is a national security issue. I explained in detail what it is. Burgum's Thursday comments came Sen. Jim Justice (R-West Virginia) highlighted concerns about a […]

Bessent, Burgum headline Thursday's confirmation hearings

The Senate's confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's controversial Cabinet nominations are back in full swing Thursday. The committee will hear from candidates seeking to lead the Treasury, Interior, Housing and Urban Development, and Environmental Protection Agency during President Trump's second term. They include Trump's main 2024 rival, former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, who was […]

Burgum confirmation hearing delayed after Democratic pushback

The confirmation hearing for Interior Department nominee Doug Burgum was postponed for two days after opposition from Democrats over a lack of documentation. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah) said in a statement that he was postponing the hearing, citing administrative delays. “In order to ensure transparency and maintain the integrity of […]