Trump appoints Doug Burgum to lead new National Energy Council

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to lead a new National Energy Council. This council will coordinate energy-related activities across all executive branch agencies, focusing on energy permitting, production, and regulation. Burgum's role aims to promote U.S. "energy dominance" globally, allowing for increased energy exports to allies. He will also have a seat on the National Security Council, enhancing the administration's focus on energy issues. In addition to Burgum's appointment, Trump announced Steven Cheung as his White House communications director and Sergio Gor to run the personnel office. Both have been long-time advisers to Trump.