CNN 5 Things Oil Tanker Pursuit, Epstein Files Fury, CBS Pulls ‘60 Minutes’ Episode and more
Dec 22, 2025
The US is chasing an oil tanker off Venezuela, raising eyebrows. Criticism erupts over the release of heavily redacted Epstein files by the Justice Department. CBS faces backlash after pulling a controversial segment from '60 Minutes,' causing chaos among its staff. In Australia, police reveal that suspected gunmen threw bombs into a crowd at Bondi Beach, but they failed to detonate. Meanwhile, valuable silverware has been stolen from the Elysee Palace in Paris, leading to arrests.
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Tanker Interceptions Raise Geopolitical Risks
- The US is actively intercepting oil tankers linked to Iranian oil near Venezuela, signaling intensified pressure on Caracas.
- Senator Rand Paul warns such actions risk provoking international conflict and overreach by US forces.
Partial Epstein File Release Sparks Backlash
- The Justice Department released thousands of Epstein-related documents but heavily redacted many and later removed some files.
- Lawmakers and survivors say selective release undermines transparency and raises questions about protecting powerful individuals.
60 Minutes Segment Pulled Causes Internal Turmoil
- CBS shelved a '60 Minutes' segment about Venezuelan deportees after editorial concerns over missing responses from the Trump administration.
- The decision prompted internal unrest and threats of staff resignations over perceived editorial interference.