Trump Administration Invokes Defense Production Act To Restart Offshore Oil Drilling In California

President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act to force Sable Offshore to restart drilling operations along the California coast for national security purposes.Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the order as illegal and promised a legal challenge while environmental groups cited significant risks of pipeline ruptures.The administration maintains that the project is necessary to lower gasoline prices and secure energy supply as crude oil costs exceed $100 per barrel.
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