Trump to subject all contracts, grants through rigorous standards with DOGE executive order
Doug Burgum’s primary run was short-lived. Now he’s everywhere with Trump.


North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum had a rather unremarkable run for president. He made it to the Republican debate stage thanks to a fundraising gimmick that delivered donors gift cards. His biggest headline may have come after he tore his Achilles during a pickup basketball game the night before the first debate. And the former tech entrepreneur ultimately suspended his campaign before the Iowa caucuses.