President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering appointing North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to a new position titled "energy czar."

President-elect Trump is looking toward North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) as a potential “energy czar,” a source with knowledge of the matter confirmed to NewsNation on Friday. The source said the position could entail increasing the nation’s fossil fuel production,

Less than a week into the Trump transition – with some of the most critical personnel decisions still underway – the president-elect has elevated a new class of candidates: the czars.

US President-elect Donald Trump named new members for his incoming administration on Monday, tapping loyalist hardliners for several key posts including a "border czar" who will be in charge of

President-elect Donald Trump has stressed that slashing energy regulations and boosting fossil fuel production are among his top priorities. He is now mulling who should be his "energy czar." Evan Vucci/AP A White House energy post could coordinate policy across the government.