Bloomberg News Now December 20, 2025: US Intercepts 2nd Tanker in Blockade, Epstein Files Tranche, More
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Dec 21, 2025 The U.S. boarded a Chinese-owned tanker linked to a Venezuelan crude blockade, stirring international tension. New disclosures reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to high-profile figures, raising eyebrows. President Trump endorses Bruce Blakeman for the New York gubernatorial race following Elise Stefanik's exit. Blue Origin successfully launched a historic crew, including an astronaut in a wheelchair. Meanwhile, the U.S. aims to facilitate trilateral talks between Ukraine and Russia amid rising geopolitical challenges.
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U.S. Intercepts Chinese-Owned Tanker
- The U.S. intercepted and boarded a Chinese-owned supertanker carrying up to two million barrels of Venezuelan crude.
- This marks the second tanker interception after President Trump's blockade on sanctioned shipments to Venezuela.
New Epstein Files Reveal High-Profile Links
- The Justice Department released thousands of pages of Epstein-related photos, phone records, and notes revealing ties to prominent figures.
- Documents included images of Bill Clinton and others, prompting political reactions about motive and diversion.
Watch How Endorsements Shift Primaries
- President Trump endorsed Bruce Blakeman for New York governor after Elise Stefanik dropped out of the race.
- Political observers should watch how endorsements reshape GOP primary dynamics and polling ahead of the election.