The Senate has confirmed billionaire Doug Burgum as interior secretary. Lawmakers on Thursday voted 79-18 in favor of Burgum.

Burgum and his wife, Kathryn, have been public about her recovery from addiction, and as governor he has prioritized resources for addiction treatment. Burgum is known as a policy wonk who works ...

Former South Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will be the point person for public land management and President Trump’s “drill, baby, drill" agenda.

(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) Former Gov. Doug Burgum, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Interior Department as Secretary of the Interior, speaks with his wife Kathryn Burgum at the ...

Former President Donald Trump has chosen North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to head the Interior Department. Some things to know ...