Doug Burgum, former North Dakota governor and businessman is President Donald Trump's pick to be Secretary of the Interior. The confirmation hearing is scheduled for Thurs., Jan 16, 2025.

Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum is set to appear before the Senate on Thursday morning to be confirmed as secretary for the Department of Interior.

Many of Interior’s offices have changed dramatically over time in response to evolving environmental and cultural values.

More about Burgum: He sold his software company to Microsoft ... The Department of the Interior manages roughly one-fifth of the lands and waters of the United States, giving Burgum — the ...

This agreement follows various Microsoft challenges with cybersecurity in its work with the federal government.

The executive order follows a ProPublica investigation that found Microsoft prioritized profit over security, leaving the federal government vulnerable to the largest hack in U.S. history. Vendors must now demonstrate that their products are secure.

This funding comes from the $1.25 billion Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program, one of three Digital Equity Act grant programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Emily Wakild, Cecil D. Andrus Endowed Chair for the Environment and Public Lands, published a piece for The Conversation that focused on explaining the role of the Department of the Interior and its associated administrative cabinet position, Secretary of the Interior.

Dive into 3 major technological pursuits at the Department of Defense in its fight to stay agile and effective in evolving environments.

According to the agreement, Burgum agreed to divest his interests in Microsoft, Apple, Google’s parent company Alphabet, ONEOK, and Xcel Energy, among others.

Some federal employees are quietly changing the language of job descriptions and performance reviews in an effort to protect roles and critical government functions in the face of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency.

Doug Burgum, former North Dakota governor and businessman is President Donald Trump's pick to be Secretary of the Interior. The confirmation hearing is scheduled for Thurs., Jan 16, 2025.