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

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Thursday, seeking confirmation as the secretary of the interior.

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.

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 President Donald Trump has chosen North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to head the Interior Department. Some things to know about the two-term Republican governor of a sparsely populated state: Burgum, 68, grew up in tiny Arthur, North Dakota. Arthur's population is 328.

Members of the committee had the opportunity to question Burgum on an array of different topics regarding energy, mineral resources and beyond.

Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss his take on Doug Burgum's nomination and President Biden's farewell address from the Oval Office.