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flag Trump seeks drilling exemption to bypass ESA protections in Gulf.

flag The Trump administration is seeking a national security exemption from the Endangered Species Act to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, a move environmental groups oppose. flag Critics argue the exemption bypasses legal requirements and could endanger critically endangered species like the Rice’s whale, with only about 50 individuals remaining. flag The administration claims national security concerns override the law, while opponents are challenging the upcoming meeting of the Endangered Species Committee in court.

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