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Thursday, February 20, 2025

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Commerce Secretary Accused of Steering Contracts to Former Employers

Howard Lutnick faces allegations of directing federal contracts toward companies where he previously held leadership roles, raising serious conflicts of interest concerns.

Trump Expands Offshore Oil Drilling: Courts vs. Executive Power

EnvironmentPublic Policy

Trump reversed Biden's offshore protections covering 625 million acres of coastal waters in February 2025, but federal courts challenge whether presidents can legally undo predecessors' withdrawals. Multiple lawsuits block the drilling expansion.

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