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California Fights Trump's Coastal Drilling Plans in Court

11/12/2025

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The Trump administration plans new drilling off California's coast, the first such opportunity in nearly 40 years.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, at a climate summit in Brazil, vows to challenge the proposal, labeling it "dead on arrival."
He criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump for not promoting Florida drilling, highlighting priorities.
The California attorney general pursues legal action against Sable Offshore for alleged waste discharge as environmental groups contest the plan.

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The Trump administration plans new drilling off California's coast, the first such opportunity in nearly 40 years.
California Governor Gavin Newsom, at a climate summit in Brazil, vows to challenge the proposal, labeling it "dead on arrival."
He criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump for not promoting Florida drilling, highlighting priorities.
The California attorney general pursues legal action against Sable Offshore for alleged waste discharge as environmental groups contest the plan.