'God Squad' withdrawal of protection for Gulf species draws another challenge

'God Squad' withdrawal of protection for Gulf species draws another challenge

A rare Rice's whale swims just under the surface of the Gulf of Mexico. (Photo via NOAA/Ocean Alliance)Environmental groups are joining an effort to block rules from President Donald Trump’s administration exempting energy companies drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from legal protections for endangered species.  ‘God Squad’ exempts entire Gulf of Mexico oil industry from endangered species rules Last month, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth asked …