Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum on Thursday got a step closer to securing his spot as secretary of the Department of the Interior.

The Republican-led Senate is busy with a slew of confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s nominees — including one of the most consequential for Indian Country.

Doug Burgum, former North Dakota governor and businessman is President Donald Trump's pick to be Secretary of the Interior. The confirmation hearing is scheduled for Thurs., Jan 16, 2025.

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum faced a Senate committee Thursday that questioned related to his nomination as Secretary of the Interior including on issues affecting tribes

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is set to appear before the Senate on Thursday morning to be confirmed as secretary for the Department of Interior.

BISMARCK — A former North Dakota lieutenant governor has been appointed as interim president of Bismarck State College. The State Board of Higher Education chose Brent Sanford to lead the college on an interim basis beginning Jan. 9, a North Dakota University System news release said.