Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum pulled back the curtain on the first cabinet meeting of the new Trump administration in a Sunday edition of Morning Wire. Burgum, the former tech CEO and governor of North Dakota, told Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley that he felt the excitement in the room on Wednesday, praising Trump for hiring a “great team” and giving agency heads a “clear direction” to fulfill the administration’s promises to the American people. “I look around that room and a number of those folks are friends of mine, people that I’ve known, people that have had great success in the private sector, people that are making big sacrifices to come and do public service working for the government to try to solve these problems that people think are intractable, like our $2 trillion deficit. He’s empowering everybody,” Burgum said. “I felt the energy in the room was electric. People were excited to be there, to be in the cabinet room, to be part of this historic team,” he added. “And I think the amount of talent in the room is really, really high. And I’m very excited about what everybody’s going to get done and get done working together for the American people.” The secretary was also asked about the cabinet’s reaction to Trump’s senior adviser, Elon Musk, as critics continue to express concern over Musk’s influence on the administration. During the cabinet meeting, Trump asked if any agency leaders were “unhappy with Elon,” a question to which the cabinet members responded with laughter and then applause for Musk. Burgum told Morning Wire that he can’t speak for everyone in the room, but he’s excited about what Musk brings to the table as a tech executive. “Being a tech CEO is different than other categories,” Burgum said. “In tech, there are no natural barriers. No one has a monopoly … you have to be better, faster, cheaper for your customers tomorrow than you were yesterday, or you go out of business. So competition drives innovation.” He added that the actions taken by Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) project to shake up the bureaucracy will bring a “major right-sizing of the federal government” that’s “long overdue.” Discussing his specific priorities, Burgum said that he is focused on accomplishing the president’s goal of ramping up energy production. “We have a chance to literally change the whole world when we change U.S. energy policy,” he said. “And that’s going to take the whole of government.” The Department of Interior manages more than 500 million acres of public land as well as the Outer Continental Shelf, which holds roughly 68.79 billion barrels of oil and 229.03 trillion cubic feet of gas, according to federal government estimates. Burgum said his department will also play a critical role in the Trump administration’s desire to once again tap into America’s mining and timber industries. “Now, we’re completely dependent on our adversaries for the critical and rare earth minerals we need for technology and for defense,” he stated, adding that the United States has “a couple billion acres of offshore [resources] … that we can develop safely and securely and, and be great for our environment. So this is the balance sheet of America.” Listen to the episode here:

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NPR White House correspondent Tamara Keith joined the conga line of journalists protesting President Trump for taking the press-pool and press-credential powers away from the White House Correspondents Association. As a former WHCA president, Keith tweeted: “An independent press makes our leaders more accountable and our nation stronger.” That sounds good. But we don’t have an independent press, especially in "public" broadcasting. Tamara Keith is not an independent reporter. NPR and PBS both rely on her to operate as a state-funded propagandist -- befitting a graduate from Berkeley. We could fill a chapter of a book on Democrat-favoring White House reporters just unspooling the bias of Tamara Keith. But let’s start with one of the doozies. On June 6, 2016, Keith spoke to Hillary Clinton when she won her party's presidential nomination. This made our Worst of 2016 list.  “Last night when you took stage in Sacramento, there was a woman standing next to me who was absolutely sobbing. And she said, you know, ‘It’s time. It’s past time.’ And you see the women — you see people here and people just come up to you and they get tears in their eyes. Do you feel — do you feel the weight of what this means for people?” Hillary said, "I do. I do." Just like Joe Biden in 2020, Hillary Clinton was very limited in talking to reporters, unlike the broad access granted by her opponent Donald Trump. The “independent” reporters didn’t protest that, and when Keith had a rare opportunity to challenge her with an “independent” question, she threw her a wet kiss of a question about sobbing feminists. In fact, Keith defended Hillary avoiding the press. She agreed that was smart. On CNN’s Reliable Sources on August 21, 2016, Keith noted that it had been 260 days since Clinton has done a proper press conference outside of reporter gaggles and scrums at her events. And host Brian Stelter rationalized it saying, “There is obviously political strategy here about why she’s not giving a press conference. She’s trying to sit on here lead, right?” Keith agreed: “Absolutely! I mean, why would she give a press conference? I mean, from a purely strategic standpoint."  Fast-forward to this: after he dropped out last year, President Biden rarely spoke to the press. When Keith was granted a question on October 4, 2024, she threw another softball. “The election is a month away. One, I'd like to know how you're feeling about how this election is going? And then, also, do you have confidence that it will be a free and fair election, and then it will be peaceful?” Then she followed up with another hint at a violent election: “Are you making any preparations, getting security briefings related to domestic security?” Keith played White House Helper on Biden’s decline. On February 9, 2024, when special counsel Robert Hur drew the fury of the so-called “independent” press for announcing he would not indict Biden for stealing classified documents because he wouldn’t come across as mentally fit, Keith asked Biden spokesman Ian Sams: “How concerned is the President and the team here that the, quote, ‘gratuitous’ [Hur] comments are going to damage him, damage public perception of him?” It sounded like state-run radio.  Keith appears as a pundit on the PBS News Hour on Monday nights, and PBS relied on her throughout the Biden years to repeat the Biden line for their liberal viewers, which didn’t sound “independent” at all. A typical one came on March 1, 2024.   GEOFF BENNETT: Well, meantime, the Biden campaign is looking to lock in the image that President Biden projected at that State of the Union address last week. Here's a new ad from his campaign released over the weekend. JOE BIDEN: Look, I'm not a young guy. That's no secret. But here's the deal. I understand how to get things done for the American people. BENNETT: So walk us through the new strategy here, Tam. KEITH: If you can't change it and you can't hide from it, why not run straight into it headlong? And that's exactly what they're doing with the age issue. Here's another, "spin for Biden, Tam" moment on November 28, 2023. Bennett asked, “Tam, how does the White House see it?...President Biden, the White House, I'm told, feels that he doesn't always get the credit for doing the work, because he doesn't do the work in a way that's properly politically theatrical.” Keith explained:  Biden “very much does not make a public show of things until after it's done. And then he tries to claim credit, like with all of his economic accomplishments. And then he can't get the credit." Biden's "economic accomplishments"? Like massive inflation? More state-run radio.  On PBS @NewsHour, they asked NPR's Tamara Keith why Biden doesn't get enough credit. Biden “very much does not make a public show of things until after it's done. And then he tries to claim credit, like with all of his economic accomplishments. And then he can't get the credit." pic.twitter.com/RcE2pbWO7j — Tim Graham (@TimJGraham) November 29, 2023 Keith isn't this supportive when it comes to the Republicans, as you might expect. On October 24, 2023, Keith painted Republicans as arsonists: "What's happening in the House is a reflection of a broader divide in the Republican Party, where there's maybe like 20 percent or 30 percent of Republicans who don't want to burn it all down and who have discomfort with Trump… there really is this divide between Republicans who realize that governing requires some bipartisan compromise just because of the sheer math, and those that don't care.” (I cited this when I testified before Congress on NPR's bias last May.) Now put that insult next to remarks from when Keith was WHCA president. She created unintentional comedy in her 2023 speech at the White House Correspondents Dinner. It’s a “challenging time for our country,” she proclaimed. “People are choosing their news in part based on what they want to hear. And this makes us all vulnerable to conspiracy theories, to seeing the worst in our fellow citizens, to losing sight of our shared humanity.” Yes. Liberals choose NPR because it's what they want to hear. They want President Trump described in dehumanizing terms as a monster. Like this one from Keith:  DEHUMANIZING! On the PBS @NewsHour, NPR reporter Tamara Keith cites (liberal) historian to define Biden in relation to beating Trump: "Right now, if you ask, he was the dragon slayer, as one historian told me, but then he also is the man who let the dragon back in." pic.twitter.com/HjyehNKnrb — Tim Graham (@TimJGraham) December 31, 2024

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Pizza Tortellini is made with tortellini, sausage, peppers and onions all coated in marinara sauce and covered in a melted cheese and with pepperoni! A 35-MINUTE ONE PAN DINNER RECIPE Anybody else get overwhelmed when it comes to those busy weeknights and what to serve for dinner? Pasta is a great go-to. This Pizza Tortellini has saved me many nights when I just want to get a filling dinner on the table yet don’t have a ton of time to commit to making dinner. In this recipe, you are pretty much just throwing everything in one pan and cooking it. It’s quick, we’re talking only 35 minutes here, and satisfying and everyone loves that comforting flavor of pizza! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  What toppings should I try? Add any pizza toppings you love, such as mushrooms, olives, or roasted peppers. Mix them into the sauce or sprinkle on top. Can I make this in a baking dish instead? No oven-safe skillet? Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish before baking. Can I use frozen tortellini instead? Yes, I would par-boil it first though is it cooks evenly with everything else. I would do the same with shelf stable tortellini as well. What to serve with Pizza Tortellini? This would be good with your favorite Garlic Bread, Garlic Breadsticks, or some Dinner Rolls, and a big green salad. How long are leftovers good for? Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave until heated through. Does this freeze well? Yes, you can freeze this. Just assemble the casserole but don’t bake it. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen at 375°F (190°C) for about 50-60 minutes, covering with foil for the first 40 minutes. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) onion green bell pepper – don’t like peppers? Just leave them out. You can customize this however you like! Italian sausage– In the photo you’ll see Italian sausage links were used. If you use them, remove the casing to use the meat. Or slice it up instead if you prefer sliced sausage. But, you don’t have to use the links, you could easily just use ground Italian sausage. Additionally, you could just use ground beef or turkey instead of Italian sausage. Or you can skip the meat and add extra veggies instead. cloves garlic– minced. If you don’t have fresh garlic to mince, the jarred stuff works fine marinara sauce– grab a jar of your favorite sauce from the store or use some Homemade Marinara Sauce. If you’d like this to be more sauce, you can use a larger 32-ounce jar of sauce. If you don’t want to use marinara, pizza sauce can be used. If you use the jarred stuff, those jars are smaller and the sauce is thicker, so you may want to use a couple jars. Italian seasoning water refrigerated cheese tortellini– I used this Cheese Tortellini (not a paid affiliate link), but any flavored tortellini can be used too. Spinach or mushroom tortellini would also work well. grated parmesan cheese – the stuff in the green bottle works just fine. shredded mozzarella cheese – Mozzarella and Parmesan are classic choices, but you can also add provolone or cheddar for extra flavor. pepperoni slices HOW TO MAKE PIZZA TORTELLINI: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large 12-inch skillet (preferably oven-safe), heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, and water. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the uncooked cheese tortellini to the sauce mixture and stir until well coated. Sprinkle Parmesan and mozzarella cheese evenly over the tortellini. Arrange pepperoni slices on top. Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve immediately. CRAVING MORE RECIPES?  One Pot Sausage and Tortellini Tortellini Carbonara Italian Tortellini Skillet Creamy Tuscan Sausage Tortellini Soup Crock Pot Creamy Tortellini Sausage Stew Crock Pot Meatball and Tortellini Soup Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Print Pizza Tortellini A quick and simple pizza flavored casserole with tortellini. Course Dinner, Main CourseCuisine American Prep Time 5 minutes minutesCook Time 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 35 minutes minutes Servings 6 Calories 781kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients1 Tablespoon olive oil1 onion, diced1 green bell pepper, diced1 pound Italian sausage3 cloves garlic, minced24 ounce jar marinara sauce1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning½ cup watersalt and pepper, to taste20 ounce package of refrigerated cheese tortellini (no need to boil first)¼ cup grated parmesan cheese2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese20-25 pepperoni sliceschopped basil (optional, for garnish) InstructionsPreheat the oven to 375°FIn a large, oven-safe 12-inch skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 onion, diced and 1 green bell pepper, diced. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add 1 pound Italian sausage to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink. Stir in 3 cloves garlic, minced and cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.Pour in 24 ounce jar marinara sauce, 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning, and ½ cup water. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add 20 ounce package of refrigerated cheese tortellini to the sauce mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese and 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tortellini. Arrange 20-25 pepperoni slices on top. Place the skillet (uncovered) in the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until bubbly and golden. Garnish with chopped basil if desired and serve immediately. Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. This makes 4-6 servings depending on your serving size. NutritionCalories: 781kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 47g | Sodium: 1915mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g