Speaking virtually to service members at Mar-a-Lago on Thanksgiving, President Donald Trump has claimed that he personally redesigned new Coast Guard ships because “I’m a looks person.” The United States recently announced plans to boost its maritime law enforcement fleets amid China’s continued expansion of its naval and coast guard presence in the Pacific.

The U.S. Coast Guard clarified its “hate symbols” policy after Jewish groups blasted a revision the service made to its anti-harassment regulations.

The U.S. Coast Guard is poised to change some of its language and policies surrounding the display of hate symbols like swastikas and nooses as well as how personnel report hate incidents.

The following is the Nov. 25, 2025, Government Accountability Office report Offshore Patrol Cutter: Coast Guard Should Gain Key Knowledge Before Buying More Ships. From the Report The U.S. Coast Guard plans to spend over $17 billion to acquire 25 Offshore Patrol Cutters—ships that conduct search and rescue operations,

After days of backlash, the Homeland Security Department said hateful and violent behavior would not be tolerated.

The Coast Guard is pushing back on reports that it will no longer classify swastikas and nooses as hate symbols -- with a categorical denial.

A federal judge ordered the U.S. Coast Guard to return Newport’s rescue helicopter, citing safety risks as lawsuits challenge its sudden removal during crabbing season.

The Trump administration and Congress, seeking to improve security, have approved funding for eight icebreakers and are planning even more.

The U.S. Coast Guard successfully located four missing boaters who failed to return from a fishing trip on Monday.

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) recently took part in the 54th Secretaries’ Cup, which was held Saturday, Nov. 15, at Fenway Park, where cadet-athletes, alumni, families and supporters gathered for a day celebrating tradition,