Trump convenes "God Squad" to override Endangered Species Act, up oil production

Here's something that’ll make your eyebrows raise — Trump's turning to a secret panel, nicknamed the ‘God Squad,’ to potentially override protections for endangered species. Now, this panel has only ever lifted restrictions twice in its history, but this time, it’s considering giving a green light to all fossil fuel projects in the Gulf of Mexico. According to Kiley Price from Inside Climate News, the goal is to prioritize national security over risking the extinction of species like sea turtles and a whale species down to just 51 individuals. The Interior Secretary announced the meeting last week, but didn’t give many details about what specific projects are involved or what would qualify as an ‘extraordinary’ action. So, what does this actually mean for those vulnerable species? Well, it’s a bold move that could set a dangerous precedent — one where economic interests might outweigh the urgent need to protect our planet’s most fragile creatures. And honestly, it’s a story to watch, because the stakes couldn’t be higher.