North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) was chosen to lead the Department of the Interior during President-elect Trump's administration. Why it matters: Burgum, who has connections to the oil and gas industry,

President-elect Trump has chosen North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) to lead the Interior Department, which manages the nation’s public lands and waters. Trump also said Friday that Burgum

President-elect Donald Trump said he will nominate Doug Burgum for Interior secretary, a role that would give the North Dakota governor significant influence over the incoming administration’s efforts to boost domestic oil and gas production.