Biden Administration Halts Alaska Oil Development

The Biden administration is facing a congressional probe over its restrictions on oil and gas production on federal lands, which Republicans argue will impact American consumers and businesses. Simultaneously, the administration is advancing a plan to limit logging in old-growth forests to combat climate change, with exceptions for wildfire prevention. Additionally, the Interior Department blocked millions of acres in Alaska from mining and resource development, drawing criticism for impacting the state's energy future and potentially benefiting foreign adversaries like China and Russia. The decisions include banning industrial activities in an area the size of Pennsylvania and halting a crucial road project connecting mining districts, despite bipartisan support from Alaska's congressional delegation.