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Doug Burgum Appointed as Secretary of the Interior and Energy Council Chair

Doug Burgum will lead the Interior Department and a new National Energy Council as part of Trump's cabinet.

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Updated: Nov 15th, 2024, 6:54 PM ET

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President-elect Donald Trump has appointed North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior. Burgum will also chair a newly established National Energy Council aimed at achieving U.S. energy dominance. The council, which will include representatives from various federal agencies, plans to cut regulations and encourage private sector investments in energy. This appointment highlights Trump's commitment to fossil fuel initiatives while potentially reversing actions taken by the outgoing administration regarding climate policies.

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