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Trump Greenlights Controversial Oil Drilling in Arctic Refuge

10/23/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to allow oil and gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, including a winter lease sale and reinstatement of canceled leases.
The move follows a decades-long drilling battle, and the refuge has been wilderness since 1980.
Alaska Native groups differ on drilling, with some citing economic benefits and others warning of cultural and wildlife harm.
Senator Dan Sullivan said, "That ends today."

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to allow oil and gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, including a winter lease sale and reinstatement of canceled leases.
The move follows a decades-long drilling battle, and the refuge has been wilderness since 1980.
Alaska Native groups differ on drilling, with some citing economic benefits and others warning of cultural and wildlife harm.
Senator Dan Sullivan said, "That ends today."