The state of Alaska has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, challenging what they call "irrational restrictions" on oil and gas drilling put in place by the Trump administration. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, claims that the new administration's actions will harm Alaska's economy and cost the state billions of dollars in revenue.

The dispute revolves around the Trump-era mandate that opened up vast swaths of federal land in Alaska to oil and gas drilling. The Biden administration has since imposed stricter regulations on these activities, citing environmental concerns.

Alaska Governor John Cramer has argued that the restrictions are unnecessary and harmful to the state's economy, which relies heavily on revenue from the oil and gas industry. The lawsuit is supported by the state's congressional delegation and has sparked a heated debate over the future of energy production in Alaska.

The Biden administration has not yet commented on the lawsuit, but tensions between the US and Russia over energy policy have been rising. It remains to be seen how this legal battle will impact the administration's broader energy agenda.