U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says

Washington — The U.S. has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Trump said Wednesday, escalating tensions between the two countries.  Bloomberg first reported the oil tanker seizure. The president made the comment during a roundtable meeting at the White House, saying the tanker was “seized for a very good reason.” 

Trump Says US Has Seized Oil Tanker Off Coast of Venezuela

President Donald Trump makes an announcement from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Dec. 3, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in what appears to be an escalation in the administration’s campaign

Rollins, RFK Jr. Announce $700 Million Investment Into Regenerative Agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins in Washington on Dec. 8, 2025. Alex Wong/Getty Images Designed to improve soil health on American farms, a “first of its kind” pilot program will invest $700 million to support regenerative agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Dec. 10 that the program is part of an expansive effort to improve

Rollins, RFK Jr. Announce $700 Million Investment in Regenerative Agriculture

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on Oct. 31, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Designed to improve soil health on American farms, a “first of its kind” pilot program will invest $700 million to support regenerative agriculture. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Dec. 10 that the program