- Senator Martin Heinrich, leading Democrat on the Senate’s Energy and Natural Resources Committee, disputes the scheduling of Doug Burgum's confirmation hearing.
- Heinrich alleges a breach of Senate protocol as the hearing was set without the Democrats' consent.
- Key information from Burgum, including his disclosure form and FBI background check, has not been provided to Heinrich's office.
- He expressed disappointment at Committee Chairman Mike Lee for not heeding objections from the minority party.
- The confirmation hearing is scheduled for Tuesday morning, with Burgum poised to lead the Interior Department if confirmed.
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