Former North Dakota governor Doug Burgum has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as the next Secretary of the Interior.

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven has voted to advance legislation that would protect newborns who survive abortions.

In addition to running the Interior Department, Doug Burgum will also serve as energy czar and chair of a White House energy council.

The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Department of Interior. During his confirmation hearing, Burgum emphasized a commitment to advancing U.S. energy production in President Donald Trump’s administration.

U.S. Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer today announced their recommendation to the Trump administration for Brad Thykeson to serve as the next North Dakota State Executive Director of the Farm Service Administration.

The Minot Public School Foundation has announced a $15,000 donation from Hess Corp. to fund Classroom Innovation Grants. These grants empower educators to bring their students new and creative learning opportunities,

North Dakota Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer have announced their recommendation for the position of United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota.

U.S. Republican Sens. Kevin Cramer and John Hoeven named Nicholas Chase on Tuesday as their recommendation to President Donald Trump for United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota.

Former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has been confirmed as the next Secretary of the Interior. It’s a cabinet-level agency that manages the nation’s natural and cultural resources. The final vote in the Senate took place just before 6:00 p.

Burgum met the threshold for a vote to proceed with a full Senate debate, meaning his final vote for confirmation will be Thursday night or Friday.

Immediately after Doug Burgum's bipartisan confirmation for Interior Secretary, North Dakota's political leaders praised the vote, calling him the "right leader at the right time."

The Trump administration's freeze on federal aid was temporarily blocked by a federal judge. NDSU financial aid and the F-M Area Diversion project are not impacted, but concerns remain for other programs.