A tricky North Dakota minerals dispute awaits Burgum at Interior. By Michael Doyle | 12/05/2024 01:18 PM EST . The state and a Native American tribe have been at odds over mineral rights on the ...

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and 2024 Republican presidential candidate was confirmed by the Senate Thursday to lead President Trump’s Department of the Interior.

Former Gov. Doug Burgum will divest interests in multiple companies as he is set to lead the Interior Department, but retain some other interests, per an ethics agreement.

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum was confirmed by the Senate Thursday to lead President Trump’s Department of the ...