Oil Begins Flowing Through California Pipeline Under Trump Order - The New York Times

President Trump has ordered oil to begin flowing through a California pipeline, reversing restrictions on the infrastructure project. The pipeline had been subject to operational limits under the previous administration, and Trump's directive removes those constraints as part of his broader effort to expand domestic energy production. The action is significant because it increases crude oil transport capacity in California, a major oil-producing state where pipeline infrastructure has been a point of contention between energy producers and environmental advocates. The order aligns with Trump's stated goal of boosting U.S. energy independence and reducing reliance on foreign oil. Environmental groups and California officials have typically opposed expanded pipeline operations, citing climate and ecological concerns.