Revolution offshore wind farm start construction judge lifts halt – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
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An offshore wind farm can start construction again after Trump ordered a halt.

A federal judge lifted the stop-work order the Trump administration issued in August for the Revolution Wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island. The project was already permitted and 80 percent complete, but Trump hates wind turbines and his administration claims it’s concerned about potential national security risks with the project.

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