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Trump's Offshore Drilling Plan Sparks Bipartisan Backlash
11/27/2025
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- U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan to expand offshore oil drilling, including 34 leases across 1.3 billion acres.
- California and Florida governors oppose the plan, citing risks to coastal economies and ecosystems.
- The plan reverses Biden-era policies aimed at limiting offshore oil development.
- Over 100 lawmakers have voiced opposition.
- Public comments opened on November 24, 2025.
