House Spending Bill for Border Security

The House spending bill includes over $20 billion for border security and deportation priorities, cutting funding from President Biden's immigration efforts. The bill provides funding for ICE, U.S. Coast Guard, and TSA while trimming money from programs supported by the Biden administration.

U.S. Coast Guard Operations to Combat Illegal Immigration

U.S. Coast Guard heightens operations along Rio Grande to combat illegal crossings. Intercepted 21 illegal immigrants near San Diego, California. Trump administration policies led to record-low illegal immigrant apprehensions.

Boat Rescue by U.S. Coast Guard in Florida

Three boaters were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after their boat capsized off the coast of Florida. They were found sitting on top of their capsized boat and were in good health. The cause of the capsize is unknown.

OceanGate Titan Submersible Implosion

The OceanGate Titan Submersible imploded in June 2023, killing five people onboard. Listener can hear a static sound and a loud boom in the recording released by the U.S. Coast Guard. The submersible was exploring the Titanic wreckage when it imploded.

U.S. Coast Guard intercepts Haitian migrants at sea

The U.S. Coast Guard sent 132 Haitians back to their home country after intercepting their vessel southeast of the Florida Keys. They prioritize strengthening domestic integrity and disrupting attempts to enter the United States illegally by sea.

Termination of Adm. Linda Lee Fagan as U.S. Coast Guard Commandant

Adm. Linda Lee Fagan, the former commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, was evicted from her home with three hours' notice following her termination over concerns about border security, recruitment, and DEI issues.

U.S. Coast Guard Apprehends Chinese Migrant on Paddleboard

The U.S. Coast Guard apprehended a Chinese migrant floating on a paddleboard off the Bahamas. There has been an increase in illegal immigrants from China in recent years, with concerns about national security threats.

Wrongful Death Suit Against OceanGate for Titan Submersible Implosion

A wrongful death suit of $50 million has been filed by the family of French explorer Paul-Henri Nargeolet against OceanGate, the owner of the doomed vessel Titan submersible, after it imploded while exploring the Titanic wreckage, resulting in the death of all five crew members.

U.S. Coast Guard Rescue and Tragic Boat Capsizing in Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a blind man and his dog in southern Oregon while a Texas family is feared dead after their boat capsized off the coast of Homer, Alaska.

U.S. Coast Guard encounters Chinese military ships in the Bering Sea

A U.S. Coast Guard cutter encountered several Chinese military ships in the Bering Sea within the U.S. exclusive economic zone. The Chinese vessels were in international waters but still inside the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone.

Rescue Operations by U.S. Coast Guard and Japan Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard rescues blind man and his dog in Oregon, Chinese woman rescued after drifting 50 miles in Pacific Ocean on swimming ring in Japan.

Chinese Navy ships spotted in U.S. exclusive economic zone of the Bering Sea

Chinese Navy ships were spotted inside the U.S. exclusive economic zone of the Bering Sea by a U.S. Coast Guard cutter on a routine patrol. The Chinese ships were in international waters but within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone. The situation was monitored by the U.S. Coast Guard.

U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Injured Man and Seizes Cocaine Worth $468 Million

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an injured man from an aground sailboat and unloaded a hefty quantity of confiscated cocaine worth $468 million in San Diego, California. The drugs were seized from drug smuggling vessels off the coast of Mexico and Central and South America.

Boater Rescue in Louisiana Waters

Boater rescued after being stranded for two days in Louisiana waters with the help of law enforcement officials and the U.S. Coast Guard.

U.S. Coast Guard Rescue of Injured Sailor from Aground Sailboat

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued an injured man from an aground sailboat off the coast of Sapelo Sound, Georgia after his sailboat ran aground and began taking on water. The man sustained a severe hand injury while his vessel was being prepared for towing. He was safely evacuated via helicopter and transported to a medical center for treatment.

Pregnant Woman Evacuated from Disney Cruise Ship by U.S. Coast Guard

A pregnant Disney Fantasy cruise ship passenger was evacuated by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew 180 miles offshore from Puerto Rico due to health complications requiring higher medical care.

Rescue of Three Men in Micronesia

Three men stranded on an island in Micronesia were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard after they spelled out 'HELP' on the beach using palm leaves.

Former University of South Carolina Quarterback Chris Smelley

Former University of South Carolina quarterback Chris Smelley, reported missing, has been located by the U.S. Coast Guard after going fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. He was found safe nearly 12 hours later.

Whale Conservation and Vessel Safety

The U.S. Coast Guard is testing a new system to reduce whale strikes by vessels in the waters around Seattle.

Rescue of 14 People by Crew of Icon of the Seas

The crew on the world's largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, rescued 14 people stranded at sea for eight days. The ship encountered the small vessel adrift and provided medical attention before working closely with the U.S. Coast Guard for assistance. Passengers captured the crew using a small vessel to bring the group onboard for safety.

Florida Coast Human Smuggling Attempt

Two boat captains were apprehended off the Florida Coast for attempting to smuggle 24 undocumented Haitian migrants, including women and children, into the United States. The Indian River County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Coast Guard were involved in stopping the human smuggling attempt.