The former governor of North Dakota is promoting President Trump’s “energy dominance” agenda and wants more oil, gas and mining on public lands.

Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND), President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Interior, detailed why dependable coal energy is a national security issue during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

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The imitation meat industry is facing an identity crisis, and the challenge of convincing American consumers to make more planet-friendly choices.

Doug Burgum testifies before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in a confirmation hearing to become the Secretary of the Interior on Thursday, January 16.

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

Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to be interior secretary, said he would sell some holdings if confirmed. He held on to his investments while running North Dakota.

Selections for attorney general, secretary of homeland security, secretary of state and Treasury secretary are among those set to have hearings this week.