Coverage dated June 1, 2025

Trump proposes to restore drilling in 13M Arctic acres restricted by Biden

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The Trump administration is proposing to restore the potential for oil and gas drilling on 13 million acres of government-owned Arctic land that had previously been restricted by the Biden administration.

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The Hill
Trump proposes to restore drilling in 13M Arctic acres restricted by Biden (opens The Hill)
Published Jun 1, 2025
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The Trump administration is proposing to restore the potential for oil and gas drilling on 13 million acres of government-owned Arctic land that had previously been restricted by the Biden administration.
Washington Examiner
Trump walks back Biden restrictions on oil and gas drilling in Alaska (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jun 1, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
The proposed rescission is the latest move from the Trump administration to boost domestic oil and natural gas production, particularly in the 49th state.
The Daily Caller
Trump Admin Walks Back Biden Rule ‘Smothering’ Alaskan Oil (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jun 1, 2025
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Trump’s administration is moving to repeal Biden-era rules that restricted oil drilling and infrastructure across Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve.
The Guardian
Trump officials open up millions of acres in Alaska to drilling and mining (opens The Guardian)
Published Jun 1, 2025
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Doug Burgum says Biden order that banned drilling in 23m-acre National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska will be reversed
Oil Price
Trump Administration to Roll Back Biden’s Curbs on Alaska Oil Drilling (opens Oil Price)
Published Jun 1, 2025
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The Trump administration is moving to reverse Biden-era restrictions on oil and gas development in Alaska and revive major energy projects in the Arctic region.
The Washington Free Beacon
Alaska Natives Cheer as Trump Admin Axes Biden-Era Oil Drilling Restrictions (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Jun 1, 2025
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UTQIAGVIK, Alaska—Interior Secretary Doug Burgum delivered welcome news to a roomful of Alaska Natives on Sunday evening: The Trump administration will take action to rescind a Biden-era climate rule that locked up millions of acres from future oil and gas development.