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Top Trump officials convened the God Squad and unanimously exempted Gulf oil activity from ESA protections for Rice’s whales.
The panel voted to exempt Gulf oil activity from ESA protections, citing national security as a factor.
Rice’s whales are among the Gulf’s rarest species, with only about 51 individuals remaining.
The God Squad’s action is likely to face legal challenges from environmental groups.
The exemption does not ban drilling but allows it with measures to avoid harm to the whales.
Rice’s whale lives only in the Gulf of Mexico and was identified as a separate species recently.
The decision was the first time the God Squad granted an exemption on grounds of national security.

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The Endangered Species Committee unanimously voted to lift protections for Gulf of Mexico oil and gas drillers.
Officials argue easing rules will boost U.S. energy production amid ongoing energy market tensions.
Environmental groups promise legal challenges against the exemption.
Rice’s whale remains a focal point for protections in the Gulf ecosystem.
The decision is one of only a few exemptions granted by the Endangered Species Committee in U.S. history.
The meeting followed a request from officials tied to President Trump.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth framed rules as necessary for national security.
Critics say the exemption is unprecedented and unlawful under current law.
The Gulf of Mexico hosts protected species like birds and sea turtles under the act.

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