Coast Guard

Coast Guard 19 hours ago

Coast Guard reinstates 56 members previously dismissed for refusing COVID vaccines under Biden administration

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump led to the reinstatement of 56 Coast Guard members removed under former President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.

Homeland Security 5 days ago

Coast Guard caught as ‘collateral damage’ in Democrats' DHS shutdown as China, Russia press US waters

Republican lawmakers say Coast Guard families are "collateral damage" in DHS funding standoff as Democrats demand ICE reforms before approving budget deal.

Homeland Security February 17

Trump task force racks up 500 arrests in January as president brands cartels ‘ISIS of the Western Hemisphere’

Trump's Homeland Security Task Force reportedly arrested over 500 people in January surge targeting cartels, gangs and smuggling rings across the nation.

NATO February 13

‘They were spying’: Sullivan sounds alarm on joint Russia-China moves in US Arctic zone

Russian and Chinese military incursions near Alaska prompt major U.S. defense investments, including reopening Adak base and new Arctic infrastructure.

Kristi Noem February 12

Noem slams Dems blocking DHS funding bill citing TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard: 'I hope they come to their senses'

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem warns TSA, FEMA operations could face disruptions as Senate Democrats block funding over immigration disputes.

Florida February 11

Coast Guard veteran, wife and two children found dead inside Florida home

A Coast Guard veteran, his wife and their two young children were found dead during a welfare check at their Florida home.

Greenland February 4

Russia, China squeeze US Arctic defense zone as Trump eyes Greenland

Trump's Greenland focus highlights urgent Arctic security needs as Sen. Sullivan reveals new U.S. defenses against Sino-Russian threats in Alaska.

Massachusetts February 3

Coast Guard identifies 7 victims on board Gloucester commercial fishing boat that sank off Massachusetts

The Coast Guard identified seven crew members presumed dead after the fishing vessel "Lily Jean" sank off the Massachusetts coast. An investigation was launched into the incident.

Massachusetts January 31

Coast Guard suspends search for survivors after fishing boat sinks off Massachusetts; 1 body recovered

The Coast Guard suspended its search Saturday after the fishing vessel Lily Jean reportedly sank off Cape Ann with seven aboard, including an NOAA observer.

Travel January 28

Cruise ship trapped in heavy sea ice is rescued by US Coast Guard vessel

The Coast Guard's 50-year-old icebreaker Polar Star rescued a cruise ship stuck in Antarctic ice on its anniversary. No injuries were reported in the rescue operation.