Trump administration unveils aggressive offshore drilling expansion, reversing Biden-era restrictions The Trump administration announced plans to dramatically expand offshore oil and gas drilling, targeting California, Florida and Alaska – areas that haven’t seen new leases in decades. The proposal includes up to 34 lease sales between 2026 and 2031, reversing Biden-era restrictions. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum framed the plan as a long-term strategy for U.S. energy dominance, ensuring industry strength, job retention and reduced reliance on foreign energy markets. The proposal includes six lease sales off California (where federal leasing has been frozen since the 1980s), Alaska’s High Arctic (previously untouched…

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