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KVIA•Dec 21

U.S. Intensifies Pursuit of Oil Tankers Linked to Venezuela Amid Sanctions

The U.S. Coast Guard pursued the oil tanker Bella 1 in international waters near Venezuela, as part of an intensified campaign against the Venezuelan oil industry under President Trump's administration. The vessel, which is under U.S. sanctions due to its ties to Iranian oil, was reportedly attempting to collect oil from Venezuela. This incident follows another interception of a tanker, Centuries, just a day prior. The U.S. government aims to disrupt the illicit oil trade that funds narcoterrorism, with at least 35 vessels linked to Venezuela currently under sanctions. Venezuela's leadership has condemned these actions as psychological terrorism and plans to respond through international channels.

Politics trump coast-guard
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KTSM•Dec 18

Coast Guard to Update Hate Symbol Policy After Noem's Intervention

The U.S. Coast Guard is set to revise its workplace harassment policy to eliminate the use of the term 'potentially divisive' for symbols like swastikas and nooses, which were previously downgraded from hate symbols. This change follows Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's intervention, which she announced via social media. The revised policy is important as it addresses concerns about the impact of such symbols in military environments, aiming to foster a more inclusive workplace. The new language will be officially implemented following the backlash against the initial policy that took effect earlier this week.

Politics hate-symbols coast-guard
1 min read