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,

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has chosen North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to head the Interior Department. Some things to know about the two-term Republican governor of a sparsely populated state:

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.