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Doug Burgum, nominated as Interior secretary and "energy czar," is set to influence U.S. energy policy and public land ...

A lot has changed in North Dakota since 2008, but one thing will likely return in 2025: a former state governor serving as a ...

Doug Burgum’s recent nomination for secretary of the Interior ... “Doug has done more for Indian relations in North Dakota ...

The Highway Patrol will have a new superintendent on Sunday. Lt. Daniel Haugen was named interim superintendent of the ...

Field commander Lt. Daniel Haugen will replace Col. Brandon Solberg, who has accepted a position in the Office of Management ...

Democrat Josh Stein has defeated Mark Robinson and will become the next North Carolina governor. Stein will move from his role as attorney general to the highest seat in the state, according to ...

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum would have considerable power over what happens with energy development and regulation.

If confirmed as Secretary of the Interior, Burgum would manage a department that oversees federal lands and offshore waters, ...

Commerce and treasury secretaries could push tariff agenda, while national security advisor known for supporting domestic ...

North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer, along with Congressman Kelly Armstrong, released a statement today in ...

It was the last time Gov. Doug Burgum will participate in the tradition of pardoning a turkey ahead of the holiday.