Washington, Jan 31, 2025 (AFP) - Trump's point man for drilling agenda confirmed by Senate

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The US Senate on Thursday confirmed Donald Trump's pick to lead the Interior Department, a role that oversees the nation's vast public lands and waters that are vital to the president's agenda of expanding drilling. Former North Dakota governor and 2024 presidential candidate Doug Burgum was confirmed in a 79-18 vote, with the majority of Democrats joining their Republican colleagues. Trump has also tapped Burgum to lead a newly created National......

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