Burgum said the U.S. can leverage development of fossil fuels and other energy sources to promote world peace and lower costs.

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.

Trump's picks to lead four federal agencies testified without the flashes of anger that marked Pete Hegseth and Pam Bondi's earlier showdowns.

Lee oversaw a nomination hearing for Chris Wright on Wednesday. On Thursday, Gov. Doug Burgum will appear before the committee

Latest news and live updates as the Trump administration prepares for office next week. Follow live as Senate confirmation hearings continue for attorney general pick Pam Bondi.

Thursday’s trio of confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet nominees put the focus squarely on Trump’s domestic and economic agenda that will dominate the debates on Capitol Hill this year.

10 (UPI) --President Joe Biden will give ... hours ago Trump's 'energy czar' Burgum testifies to Senate energy panel Jan. 16 (UPI) -- Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is before the Senate ...

Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, pressed Burgum on climate change in her line ... Donald Trump and Republicans on Capitol Hill. President Joe Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland, FBI Director ...

The former North Dakota governor told senators at his confirmation hearing that he saw limits on energy production as a national security threat.

Latest news and live updates as the Trump administration prepares for office next week. Follow live as Senate confirmation hearings continue for attorney general pick Pam Bondi.

President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team named outgoing North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the agency that manages the nation’s natural and cultural resources.

This week in the U.S. Senate, Interior Secretary nominee Doug Burgum delivered inspiring opening remarks in which he discussed his early life, career path, and family.