Adm. Linda Lee Fagan, the commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, became the first military leader to be fired by President Donald Trump’s administration. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Benjamin… Read More
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Washington, D.C.—A veteran House Democrat from California pressed Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan on why her service has not done more on implementing a law applying the Jones Act to… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Biden administration announced a final rule to conform its contentious Waters of the United States (WOTUS) definition to a divided Supreme Court ruling that did not go its… Read More
The Eighth Coast Guard District has a new commander, following the retirement of Rear Adm. Richard Timme and the installation of Rear Adm. David Barata. Adm. Linda Fagan, commandant of… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Updating Congress on Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) funding, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan called waterways and ports the engine for much of the $5.4 trillion in U.S. maritime… Read More
Adm. Linda L. Fagan, commandant of the Coast Guard, released the Coast Guard Strategy on October 12, which provides a framework for the service’s priorities during the next four years… Read More
Washington, D.C.—Coast Guard Commandant Linda Fagan, who has made workforce her highest priority, told a key House panel her service is facing a recruiting challenge. Fagan blamed the impact of… Read More
Washington, D.C.—A divided House Appropriations Committee advanced its final spending bill for fiscal year 2023 that provides $987 million for the Maritime Administration. That includes $300 million for the Port… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Biden administration announced that retired Gen. Stephen Lyons will take over as the new port and supply chain envoy to the Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force. A former… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The Maritime Administration (MarAd) announced another $234.3 million has been added to boost the nation’s port infrastructure as President Joe Biden sharpens his focus on supply chain stresses and… Read More
