BREAKING: Trump Announces North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as Department of Interior Secretary

The president-elect's pick is a former software executive with no government experience.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as secretary of the Department of the Interior. Burgum, a former software executive, has no government experience. If confirmed by the Senate, he would be responsible for managing the nation's public lands and natural resources.

The nomination has been met with mixed reactions.

Some environmental groups have expressed concern about Burgum's lack of experience in natural resource management. Others have praised his business acumen and his commitment to conservation. Burgum has said that he is committed to protecting the environment and that he will work to develop a balanced approach to managing public lands.

The Department of the Interior is responsible for managing over 500 million acres of public land.

The department also oversees the management of natural resources such as oil, gas, and minerals. The department's mission is to protect the nation's natural resources while also providing for their sustainable use.

The nomination of Burgum is the latest in a series of controversial picks by Trump.

Trump has also nominated former ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as secretary of state and retired Gen. James Mattis as secretary of defense. These nominations have been met with criticism from some quarters, who argue that they lack the necessary experience for the positions.

The Senate must confirm all of Trump's cabinet nominees before they can take office.

The confirmation process can be lengthy and contentious. If Burgum is confirmed, he will likely face a number of questions about his qualifications and his plans for the Department of the Interior.