Trump to nominate Burgum to lead Interior

President-elect Trump said Thursday he would nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) to serve as secretary of the Interior. 

Trump made the announcement during a gala for the America First Policy Institute being held at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Burgum was in attendance. 

The North Dakota governor ran an unsuccessful primary campaign before endorsing Trump earlier this year, and the two developed a strong political and personal relationship. Burgum was among the finalists to serve as Trump’s running mate...