23 people taken into custody in suspected human smuggling scheme off the California coast
Over the weekend, border officials apprehended 23 undocumented immigrants suspected of smuggling along the California coast. The operation involved U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) air crews and Marines who intercepted a Panga-class boat on Saturday, just west of San Clemente Island near San Diego, as announced by the agency. Upon intercepting the vessel around […]
Oil extraction off the California Coast is set to start following Trump’s directive. Will gas prices rise?
Crude oil pumping off the California coast is set to resume shortly following President Trump’s recent executive order enabling drilling near Santa Barbara. Officials from Sable Offshore Corporation have notified local fire authorities that they plan to “resume pumping operations within 24 hours.” This is part of the standard procedure for industrial activities that involve […]
FBI alerts about Iran’s plan for a drone attack on the West Coast
In the wake of ongoing US and Israeli operations against Iran, California law enforcement has been alerted to potential drone attacks from Iran targeting the West Coast. Back in late February, the FBI issued a warning, as reported by ABC News. “As of early February 2026, there are indications that Iran has been arranging a […]
Cuba: Gunfight near coast results in 4 deaths on ‘Florida-registered’ speedboat, identities unclear
Violent Confrontation in Cuban Waters Leaves Casualties On February 25, 2026, a Florida-registered speedboat found itself in a shootout with Cuban border patrol agents, resulting in four fatalities and six injuries. Cuban officials reported that the incident unfolded in the waters about a mile northeast of Cayo Falcones, located off the northern coast of Cuba. […]
Coast Guard members restored with back pay following COVID vaccine requirement
Coast Guard Members Reinstated After Vaccine Mandate Dismissal The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declared on Monday that 56 U.S. Coast Guard personnel, who were let go because of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate under the Biden administration, will be reinstated. However, they won’t receive back pay. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem described this outcome as […]
Coast guard saves hiker five days after disappearing in Oregon woods
26-Year-Old Rescued After Days in Oregon Wilderness A 26-year-old man, identified as Gabriel Vaughn, was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter after spending five days alone in the challenging wilderness of Oregon’s Illinois River. Vaughn was reported missing on Monday at around 4:15 p.m. while he was rafting with a group near Greenwall Rapids, as […]
Coast Guard saves Gabriel Vaughn from Illinois River following a five-day search
Rafter Rescued After Five Days in Oregon Wilderness A 26-year-old man, Gabriel Vaughn, who had been missing while rafting on Oregon’s Illinois River, has been rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter after spending five days alone in the wilderness. According to the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, Vaughn was last seen around 4:15 p.m. on Monday […]
Embassy alerts about crime and terrorism dangers in revised travel guidance for Ivory Coast
Travel Advisory for Ivory Coast The U.S. Embassy in Ivory Coast has issued an updated “Level 2: Increased Alert” travel advisory highlighting concerns about safety in this popular destination. According to the advisory, dated February 18, there are increased risks related to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health issues, and piracy in nearby waters. Violent crimes […]
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis asks Trump to step in as Coast Guard personnel prepare to miss their paychecks
Congress Members Urge Trump to Safeguard Coast Guard Pay During DHS Shutdown Led by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.), over a dozen Congress members on Friday urged President Trump to ensure that U.S. Coast Guard salaries remain secure amid the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown. Malliotakis articulated concerns, noting, “More than 41,000 active duty […]
Coast Guard affected by DHS shutdown due to border conflict
Republican lawmakers overseeing the Coast Guard are expressing concerns that the Democrats’ decision to withhold funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is unjustly harming the only military service not under the Pentagon’s command. According to CBS News, Senator Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is advocating for “three fundamental goals” to be revisited. These goals involve […]