Commandant Linda Fagan had received bipartisan criticisms from members of Congress who accused the USCG of resisting oversight.
The United States Coast Guard has issued a warning order directing all personnel to prepare for a return to full-time, in-person work,
The Trump administration ousted Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan, who is the first woman to lead a branch of the U.S. military.
"Under my statutory authority as the Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security I have relieved Admiral Linda L. Fagan of her duties as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard," said Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman.
Adm. Kevin Lunday, the vice commandant, is expected to fill the vacancy in an acting capacity until the Senate confirms a replacement.
The acting secretary of Homeland Security removed the Coast Guard commandant from her position, according to a message to the service reviewed by USNI News. An ALCOAST, which is a message to all members of the Coast Guard,
The Coast Guard has confirmed that progress has been made to ensure the SS United States can safely leave Philadelphia waters after months of delays, writes
The U.S. Coast Guard is surging maritime resources nationwide in response to President Donald's Trump's declaration of an invasion and a national emergency related to the country's borders. “The U.S.
There is an official list of reasons why Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Linda Fagan was fired Tuesday on the first day of the Trump administration, and there is an unofficial list. The official reasons cited by Acting Homeland Security Secretary Benjamine Huffman were “leadership deficiencies,
In support of President Trump's executive orders, the Coast Guard will send additional resources to maritime borders, the military branch said Tuesday.
The Coast Guard started flying migrants to states along the border on Saturday. The Air Force is assigned to fly them out of the country.
The first female officer to lead a branch of the armed forces was relieved of command within 24 hours of President Trump’s inauguration.