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Biden still opposed to oil drilling on federal lands, despite permitting it

President Joe Biden speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Despite his campaign promise to supporters, President Biden will permit drilling on federal lands for oil and gas. But the White House says a federal judge’s ruling is “forcing [their] hand” and that they oppose the idea. ABC News White House Correspondent Karen Travers spoke about this with Gregg Hersholt and Manda Factor on the Morning News on Tuesday. Click below to hear their conversation.

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