Former President Donald Trump has chosen North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to head the Interior Department. Some things to know ...

The Senate has confirmed billionaire Doug Burgum as interior secretary. Lawmakers on Thursday voted 79-18 in favor of Burgum.

Burgum and his wife, Kathryn, have been public about her recovery from addiction, and as governor he has prioritized resources for addiction treatment. Burgum is known as a policy wonk who works ...