President-elect Donald Trump announced North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum as his pick for Secretary of the Interior, highlighting plans to prioritize fossil fuel production on public lands. With Burgum’s background in energy and tech, the appointment signals a pivot from the conservation-focused policies of the Biden administration. Expected to oversee national parks, tribal relations, and millions of federal acres, Burgum’s tenure could reshape the nation’s environmental landscape, sparking debate over climate priorities and resource management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.