The selection of Burgum, who briefly pursued the presidency in 2023 before endorsing Trump, represents an abrupt pivot from Biden’s emphasis on combating climate change.

If confirmed to run the Interior Department—as soon as Thursday—Burgum will have vast control over federal lands, including the issuance of oil and gas leases, as well as a mandate from Trump ...

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum speaks to reporters outside the White House on March 19. On Tuesday his department announced expedited reviews of oil and gas lease sales to make more federal lands ...