WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said he believes President Donald Trump will win the Nobel Peace Prize, suggesting that U.S. energy will be key in achieving world peace.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum touted a plan for mapping deposits of oil, gas and critical minerals on US federal lands, casting it as an opportunity to catalyze development of the energy resources, reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and pare the nation’s debt.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is all in on President Donald Trump's mission to overhaul and downsize the federal government through his recently created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)

The interior secretary can reject demands to rescind approval for offshore wind projects.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said in a Fox News interview that the Last Frontier can be first in helping the nation move forward on multiple fronts, including energy independence.

The Interior secretary told governors in a recent speech that the administration will rapidly build out energy production and transmission.

The pledge in an interview with Fox News comes just after the agency fired around 1,000 probationary employees.

Advocates say park workers are being pulled from important roles to help manage traffic and maintain basic infrastructure.

The Department of Interior (DOI) cafeteria remained closed for years under the Biden administration, Fox News Digital has learned.

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum urged US power plants to increase electricity production by 10-15% to support the expanding needs of artificial intelligence across the nation. He emphasized that winning the AI race requires not just developers but also more substantial electrical support.