Biden's Willow Project decision sparks controversy and criticism.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski's efforts to expand drilling in Alaska paid off as the Interior Department announced it would move forward with a scaled-back plan for energy extraction in Alaska. The ConocoPhillips endeavor, called the Willow project, will produce 180,000 barrels of oil a day across 68,000 acres inside the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Murkowski played a key role in convincing President Joe Biden and his senior team to support the project, despite opposition from environmentalists. She built relationships with White House officials and agreed to support some of Biden's nominees and legislative priorities in exchange for their support for the Willow project.