President-elect Donald Trump has nominated North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior, pending Senate confirmation. The announcement was made during a gala for the America First Policy Institute at Mar-a-Lago. Burgum, known for his business-oriented approach and climate action initiatives in North Dakota, was previously considered for the position of Energy Secretary due to his state's significant oil production. His nomination for the Interior Department surprised some, as it oversees natural resources and federal lands, including energy development on public lands and offshore. Burgum's background includes a successful career in the tech industry, notably with Microsoft, and a history of advocating for increased energy production. His nomination underscores Trump's focus on bolstering U.S. oil and gas production.