Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation Chairman Mark Fox praised the confirmation of former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as U.S. Secretary of the Interior, calling him a strong partner for tribal prosperity. Fox cited Burgum’s past support for tribal sovereignty, tax agreements, and energy development. Burgum, also tapped to lead the National Energy Council, is expected to focus on regulatory policies and federal funding opportunities for tribal energy projects.