BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — North Dakota stepped into the national spotlight this week as a series of federal political developments unfolded with direct impact on the Peace Garden State. From high-profile confirmations in Washington to policy shifts stirring debate, KX News breaks down the most significant headlines — plus two local stories that put the state at the forefront of national discussions.

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a resolution to overturn a Biden-era land management plan for North Dakota, siding with the state’s congressional delegation and energy industry leaders who say the policy threatens economic development.

The resolution, introduced under the Congressional Review Act, nullifies the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) final Resource Management Plan (RMP) issued in

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