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Trump Lifts Ban on Offshore Drilling in Federal Waters

Jan 24, 2025
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President Donald Trump issued a series of energy-related memorandums and executives orders that include lifting the ban on offshore oil drilling in federal waters. While the orders will likely face legal challenges, they signal a critical shift in U.S. energy policy that could impact drilling off the California coast.

Trump’s executive order on “Unleashi…

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