I'm Joe Chiehl, Fox News.

Alaska officials are urging President Biden to approve a massive oil drilling project

in their state.

Republicans say the president is rejecting the plan because of his climate goals.

Democratic Congresswoman Chrissy Hula-Han.

We need to make sure that we're moving as aggressively and rapidly as we can, towards

energy independence and renewable energies all at the same time.

Others say it would benefit Alaska's indigenous communities economically.

The Biden administration has dedicated nearly $370 billion to climate in the inflation reduction

act.

AAA Mid-Atlantic reports gas prices Friday were penny a gallon higher on average nationwide

than a week earlier at $339 a gallon for regular.

Analysts say prices will likely go up with increased demand and a switch over to a more

expensive summer blend.

A tanker truck crash in Frederick County, Maryland caused a massive explosion killing

the driver and damaging a home extensively.

County Fire Chief Tom Coal.

The hazardous materials involved in the incident are contained.

No other injuries are reported.

The cause is under investigation.

The conservative political action conference in Maryland wraps up today, but some major

conservative figures are not attending.

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