‘God Squad’ exempts entire Gulf of Mexico oil industry from endangered species rules

By: Craig Pittman

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 2,112

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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The words “God Squad” do not appear anywhere in the Federal Register notice posted last week, but they sure were implied.

“The Endangered Species Committee will meet regarding an Endangered Species Act exemption for Gulf of America Oil and Gas Activities,” said the announcement from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.

You may be familiar with “The Mod Squad,” the “Odd Squad,” and ‘The Suicide Squad,” yet you probably have never heard of the God Squad. …

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