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Trump Administration Pushes Controversial Alaska Drilling Plans

10/27/2025

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The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration announced plans to allow oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
The Interior Department will hold a lease sale this winter.
The Interior Department will reinstate seven canceled leases.
Alaska Native groups are split, with some backing the economic benefits and others warning of cultural and wildlife harm.
Officials pursue a controversial Izembek National Wildlife Refuge road project.

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The U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration announced plans to allow oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
The Interior Department will hold a lease sale this winter.
The Interior Department will reinstate seven canceled leases.
Alaska Native groups are split, with some backing the economic benefits and others warning of cultural and wildlife harm.
Officials pursue a controversial Izembek National Wildlife Refuge road project.