Trump to nominate Burgum to lead Interior

Gov. Burgum of North Dakota is a Republican who has been a vocal supporter of the president

President Donald Trump is expected to nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to lead the Department of the Interior, according to multiple reports. Burgum, a Republican, has been a vocal supporter of the president and his policies.

If confirmed by the Senate, Burgum would oversee a vast federal agency responsible for managing public lands, natural resources, and wildlife

The Department of the Interior is responsible for managing more than 500 million acres of public land, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests. It also oversees the development of energy resources on public lands, including oil, gas, and coal.

Burgum has a strong background in business and government

Burgum is a former software executive who founded the Great Plains Software company in 1983. He served as CEO of the company until it was sold to Microsoft in 2001. Burgum was elected governor of North Dakota in 2016.

Burgum's nomination is likely to be controversial

Burgum has been a strong supporter of the Trump administration's policies, including its efforts to roll back environmental regulations. Environmental groups are likely to oppose his nomination.

The Senate must confirm Burgum's nomination before he can take office

The Senate must confirm Burgum's nomination before he can take office. The confirmation process could be contentious, given Burgum's support for Trump's policies.