Trump Revives 'God Squad' to Bypass Species Protections, Fast-Track Energy Projects

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Trump's latest executive orders target Endangered Species Act protections through emergency consultation rules for energy projects.

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Presidential committee known as "God Squad" revived to grant exemptions from species protection regulations, after rare usage since 1991.

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Clean Water Act regulations face potential override through Army Corps of Engineers' special permitting provisions.

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Federal agencies ordered to develop action plans within 30 days to revise environmental protections for mineral production expansion.

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U.S. Attorney General directed to delay court cases affecting energy development despite record-high oil production levels.

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Previous Trump-era attempts to weaken species protection rules were struck down, but conservative Supreme Court majority could change outcomes.

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Grizzly bears in Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho remain protected despite governors' delisting attempts backed by 398-page analysis.

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Mining operations in Rocky Mountains consistently face environmental challenges over threats to bull trout, Canada lynx, and grizzlies.

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Center for Biological Diversity pledges legal action against Trump's anti-endangered species initiatives.

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