Doug Burgum
United StatespoliticianMaleb. 19566.0Global Dominance: 0.10%Doug Burgum is the current Governor of North Dakota, having taken office in December 2016. A businessman and entrepreneur prior to his political career, he played a significant role in the tech industry, notably as the CEO of Great Plains Software, which was sold to Microsoft in 2001. As governor, Burgum has focused on economic development, education reform, and infrastructure improvements within the state. He was in the news recently for being instructed by President Donald Trump to formalize the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' as part of an executive order.
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US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated that the Freedom 250 event is a nonpartisan celebration.
Sen. Andy Kim ‘hugely concerned’ over ICE protests in New JerseyUnited States· 2026-06-01
Interior secretary Doug Burgum previously suggested that the landmark may still have sufficient space to accommodate another presidential figure.
Mount Rushmore dream: Donald Trump shares AI-generated image of himself next to celebrated US Presidents
India· 2026-06-01
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum hit back Sunday at criticism that the president was politicizing the 250th anniversary of independence commemorations.
Trump’s second term risks stalling on multiple frontsUnited States· 2026-06-01
Doug Burgum, the Trump administration’s interior secretary, has complained about musicians segmenting their audiences.
Trump news at a glance: how small town’s fight against ICE mega jail could rewrite legal playbook | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2026-06-01
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told CNN's Dana Bash that the country's 250th birthday celebration is a 'nonpartisan event.'
Burgum pushes back on artists claiming Freedom 250 event is partisanUnited States· 2026-05-31
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discusses the price of oil amid President Donald Trump's quest for a deal with Iran.
US LNG set to supply 80% of Europe's imports by 2030 after Iran warUnited States· 2026-05-30
Doug Burgum is the Secretary of the Interior who has participated in high-profile delegations to Venezuela with Delcy Rodriguez.
Trump administration tells prosecutors to drop criminal investigations into Venezuelan leader Rodríguez, sources say
Canada· 2026-05-28
Doug Burgum, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, visited Venezuela and signed an agreement.
Trump alinea a la derecha latinoamericana contra el narcotráfico, presiona a México y reconoce al Gobierno de Delcy Rodríguez
Colombia· 2026-03-07
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said a new mining law in Venezuela will create opportunities for companies.
Venezuela to ensure security of mining companies, exceed oil production goals, US Interior Secretary says
Guyana· 2026-03-07
Doug Burgum is the U.S. Interior Secretary who met with Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez.
Shell signs oil and gas, exploration agreements with VenezuelaGuyana· 2026-03-07
The NPR reporter went on to say he observed 'lots of smiles' during Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's visit, who was brokering a deal with the interim Venezuelan government.
NPR reporter shares 'surreal' visit to Venezuela after Trump's capture of MaduroUnited States· 2026-03-07
Doug Burgum described his visit to Venezuela as 'fantastically positive'.
Venezuela y EE.UU. restablecen sus relaciones diplomáticas
Dominican Republic· 2026-03-07
Doug Burgum expressed confidence that the alliance with Venezuela will help lower gasoline prices in the United States.
El petróleo de Texas cierra en $90,9 dólares, con su mayor subida semanal desde 1983
Panama· 2026-03-07
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum expressed confidence that the alliance with Venezuela will help lower gasoline prices in the United States.
Petróleo WTI supera los US$90 por conflicto entre Irán, EE. UU. e Israel
Guatemala· 2026-03-07
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum helped steer the gold contract.
Trafigura, Venezuelan mining firm sign deal for up to 1,000 kg of gold, Axios reportsGuyana· 2026-03-06
Doug Burgum, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, visited Caracas as part of the diplomatic dialogue.
Venezuela confirma restablecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas con Estados Unidos | Delcy Rodríguez | Donald Trump | Nicolás Maduro | Últimas
Peru· 2026-03-06
Doug Burgum is the U.S. Secretary of the Interior who visited Venezuela.
Estados Unidos y Venezuela reanudan sus relaciones diplomáticas
Spain· 2026-03-06
Doug Burgum is the American Interior Minister visiting Caracas to discuss diplomatic relations with Venezuela.
Les Etats-Unis et le Venezuela vont rétablir leurs relations diplomatiques, annonce Washington
France· 2026-03-06Doug Burgum agreed with Delcy Rodríguez on a plan to promote investments in the mining sector.
Estados Unidos y Venezuela acuerdan reanudar las relaciones diplomáticas y consulares
Uruguay· 2026-03-06Doug Burgum assured that Venezuela would exceed all production targets for gas and oil.
Le Venezuela garantit la sécurité aux compagnies minières étrangères
Haiti· 2026-03-05Doug Burgum, the American interior minister, expressed that the possibilities for collaboration between the United States and Venezuela are unlimited.
La présidente vénézuélienne remercie Donald Trump pour son « aimable disposition » à travailler ensembleFrance· 2026-03-05Doug Burgum met with Rodríguez in Caracas to discuss the oil flow from Venezuela.
الرئيس الأميركي: النفط بدأ يتدفق من فنزويلا
United Arab Emirates· 2026-03-04Doug Burgum, the Secretary of the Interior of the United States, arrived in Venezuela for a meeting with interim leader Delcy Rodríguez.
Llega a Venezuela el secretario del Interior de Estados Unidos para reunión con Delcy Rodríguez, ¿de qué hablarán?Colombia· 2026-03-04Doug Burgum has publicly highlighted the use of artificial intelligence to accelerate environmental review processes and permit granting.
La IA y la concesión de permisos en el sector energético
Mexico· 2026-02-27Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan had a meeting with Doug Burgum, the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
عبدالله بن زايد يختتم زيارة عمل إلى واشنطنUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-02-27
Doug Burgum is another U.S. Energy Minister who attended the signing of the agreements.
Τα ελληνικά deals στην Ουάσιγκτον για τον Κάθετο Διάδρομο – Συμφωνίες με Shell και 4 χώρες
Greece· 2026-02-25
Doug Burgum is the U.S. Secretary of the Interior attending the summit.
Στην Ουάσιγκτον μεταβαίνει άμεσα ο Γιώργος ΓεραπετρίτηςGreece· 2026-02-24
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told Fox News Digital.
Arches, Glacier and Yosemite national parks drop timed-entry reservationsUnited States· 2026-02-23
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum was singled out by Bill Maher for his support in rolling back environmental regulations.
Bill Maher mixes up carbon gases while mocking Doug BurgumUnited States· 2026-02-16
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said America led the postwar world on 'all things nuclear' until it 'stagnated'.
Department of War transports next-generation nuclear reactor California to UtahUnited States· 2026-02-15
