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US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott Bessent
The Treasury Department has announced several digital asset seizures related to sanctions on Iran as part of US sanctions.
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Exclusive: Trump envoy blasts South Africa over hateful 'kill' chant, says country is drifting toward US foes
U.S. ambassador Brent Bozell warns South Africa is drifting toward Iran, Russia, China and Hamas as Trump pushes back on land seizure policies.
Kash Patel defends FBI's 'Most Wanted' busts amid manipulation accusations, highlights 'Summer Heat' success
Kash Patel defends the FBI's Most Wanted list amid scrutiny, pointing to Operation Summer Heat 2.0's 8,900-plus arrests and record seizures.
Transport
Borderlands Mexico: Customs proposal raises concerns over border delays, cargo seizures
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Crypto
Tether says it had 'limited' exposure to bank linked to $84M US seizure
US prosecutors alleged that a payments business illegally transferred hundreds of millions of dollars at the direction of EQIBank, where Tether holds some asse…
Geopolitics
U.S. to unveil 'greatest financial offensive' against Iran as Tehran threatens ship seizures
The escalation came as both sides have missed a 60-day ceasefire window to reach a deal, closing off the formal truce mechanism to end the six-month war.
Early details on FBI seizure of Eric Swalwell's devices in sexual misconduct probe
Former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell had his electronic devices seized by the FBI over the weekend as part of a criminal probe into sexual misconduct allegatio…
Autos
Routine California traffic stop leads to seizure of 30 pounds of cocaine worth more than $800K
A California Highway Patrol canine officer stopped a Honda CR-V in Merced County and allegedly found 30 pounds of suspected cocaine worth $817,200.
Industrials
Feds charge four as World Cup drone crackdown tops 400 seizures across US host cities nationwide
Four people face federal charges for allegedly flying drones into restricted airspace at FIFA World Cup events as FBI says over 400 drones seized.
Energy
UK officials expect Russia to retaliate for seizure of shadow fleet oil tanker
No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners, but industry body says they are exercising greater vigilance. British officials believe Russia will try to…
Energy
Defence secretary quizzed by MPs over timing of Russian oil tanker seizure
Dan Jarvis says vessel tracked for several days as opposition suggest decision linked to his predecessor's resignation. Dan Jarvis has told MPs that the Russia…
Crypto
FBI Makes Largest Crypto Seizure Ever In Global 'Scam Compound' Crackdown
The FBI recently took out a massive internet scam network, arresting over 300 people, freeing over 2,000 people from human trafficking, and seizing over $8 bil…
Transport
Authorities Recover Stolen Cargo Of Tucker Carlson's ALP In Massive Seizure
'If you want Drifters, buy them, don't steal them'
Geopolitics
Iran touts video of purported ship seizures as Trump quiet on next move
Iran releases video purportedly showing its forces seizing ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump remains largely silent on his next move in the war.
Energy
Oil prices rise and markets fall after US seizure of ship hits Iran peace deal hopes
FTSE 100 slides and UK gas prices up amid fears strait of Hormuz will be closed for extended period. Oil prices rose sharply and European stock markets fell on…
Healthcare
Coast Guard cutter Munro returns to California home after record-breaking 11-Ton cocaine seizure
Following a mission in the Atlantic and Pacific, the USCGC Munro crew returns home with record-breaking results in the fight against transnational criminal net…
Finance
'A band-aid on a serious wound': More student-loan borrowers are at risk of Social Security and tax refund seizures once Trump's pause lifts
'A band-aid on a serious wound': More student-loan borrowers are at risk of Social Security and tax refund seizures once Trump's pause lifts
Geopolitics
What's happening with the FBI seizure of ballots in Georgia?
Some election experts warn it could portend attempts to muddle future election results.
Crypto
Wallet linked to alleged US seizure theft launches memecoin, crashes 97%
A wallet linked to an alleged theft of US government-seized crypto launched a Solana memecoin on Pump.fun that later crashed 97%, raising tokenomics red flags.
Energy
What we know about U.S. seizures of oil tankers tied to Venezuela
The U.S. is targeting the so-called "shadow fleet" of ships that the government says illegally transports oil from sanctioned nations like Russia, Iran and Ven…
Geopolitics
Watch: 'I want a president who's involved'- Michiganders weigh in on Maduro's seizure
The BBC speaks to people in the Detroit area about their views on US removing Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro from power.
Trump's seizure of Maduro raises thorny legal questions, in US and abroad
US Attorney General Pam Bondi has said Maduro was brought to the US to "face justice". Some experts have concerns.
Energy
Trump's Seizures of Oil Tankers Challenge Maritime Rules and Customs
Recent U.S. actions against ships near Venezuela may embolden other countries to seize or detain ships, legal experts said.
Transport
Venezuela accuses US of 'extortion' over seizure of oil tankers
An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the US seizure of two tankers.
Transport
Trump Reportedly Escalates Pressure On Venezuela With Another Oil Tanker Seizure
Trump Escalates Pressure On Dictator With Another Tanker Seizure
Transport
Trump administration planning more tanker seizures, sources say
President Trump has imposed new sanctions on Venezuelan leaders. He has also said that land operations could start "pretty soon." CBS News' Charlie D'Agata rep…
Energy
US seizure of rogue oil tanker off Venezuela signals new crackdown on shadow fleet
The recent seizure of an oil tanker known as Skipper by the U.S. off the coast of Venezuela marks a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump's campaign to…
Shutdown deal lets senators sue for $500k over data seizures in Jan. 6 probe
A provision of shutdown deal authorizes senators to bring lawsuits if federal law enforcement seizes or subpoenas their data without notifying them, with poten…
DHS Says Man In Viral Video Faked Seizure To Delay Deportation Of Wife Who Stabbed Coworkers
'Repeatedly stabbed her coworker'
Commodities
Bank of America now sees $65 silver, as price spike reduces London market to a 'state of seizure.'
A shortage of physical inventories threatens to disrupt the world's most important silver trading hub - the LBMA.
