Trump's Attempt to Open Up Arctic Offshore Drilling Blocked by Judge

Governing: A federal judge on Friday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to overturn a decision by his predecessor and open large tracts of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans to oil leasing.

The ruling drew support from conservation groups and a strong objection early Sunday from Sen. Lisa Murkowski, chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

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