Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources hearing on nomination of Doug Burgum to be secretary of the interior.

Dem. Sen. Mazie Hirono was ripped on social media for her opening question in Doug Burgum's confirmation hearing, asking him ...

By Lisa Friedman Reporting from Washington Doug Burgum ... have questioned whether Mr. Burgum’s ties to the oil industry pose a conflict of interest. No lawmakers raised the issue on Thursday.