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Live Updates| From Sindoor to showdown? Track Indo-Pak conflict as it unfoldsIndia's biggest strike against Pakistan since 1971: 70+ terrorists, aides killedPakistan mounts campaign of lies, deceit and disinformationHe is expected to pursue Trump's goal of maximizing energy and mineral production on public lands, likely by ratcheting up new leasing in oil-producing states like Wyoming and New Mexico and in the Gulf of Mexico, which Trump has said is now officially called the Gulf of America.
A wealthy former software executive, Burgum has portrayed himself as a traditional, business-minded conservative.
During his nomination hearing, Burgum said he would expand oil and gas drilling rights auctions and support permitting reforms that could speed development of energy projects like transmission lines and pipelines.
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His comments signaled a sharp turn in federal policy after former President Joe Biden's administration sought to limit oil and gas drilling on federal lands and promote renewable energy sources like wind and solar as part of its climate change agenda.
Burgum ran against Trump for the Republican presidential nomination before quitting and becoming a Trump supporter. He is also being considered to head a new national council to coordinate policies to boost U.S. energy output.
