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A federal district court in Virginia lifted a Department of the Interior order pausing construction of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, citing national security concerns. The U.S. Navy has opposed offshore wind development near Norfolk, arguing it endangers military readiness.

A lawsuit filed by public interest organizations against the Biden administration is pending in Washington, D.C. The Virginia House Speaker supported the ruling, stating it benefits the state's economy and energy supply. Virginia Senator Mark Warner criticized previous attempts to halt the project, emphasizing its importance for affordable energy.