Doug Burgum Nominated as Trump's Interior Secretary

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has been nominated by President-elect Trump to lead the Department of the Interior. Known for his ties to the oil and gas industry, Burgum is expected to push for increased fossil fuel leasing on public lands and roll back environmental protections. Despite his acknowledgment of human-caused climate change, his appointment aligns with Trump's energy agenda, which includes expanding oil and gas production and reducing clean-energy subsidies. Burgum will also chair a new National Energy Council to oversee U.S. energy policy.