The Daily Signal US Seizes Venezuelan Tanker, Hegseth & RFK Jr. Impeachments Filed, Obamacare Chaos | Dec. 11, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
The U.S. recently seized a Venezuelan oil tanker heading to Cuba, escalating Latin American tensions. Political drama unfolds as impeachment articles are introduced against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Concerns over fraud in Obamacare subsidies spotlight vulnerabilities, with a GAO report revealing fake applications getting approved. Republicans are stepping up with alternatives to Obamacare, including innovative proposals from Senator Rick Scott aimed at making healthcare more affordable.
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U.S. Seizes Venezuelan Tanker
- The U.S. military seized a Venezuelan oil tanker bound for Cuba, marking a significant escalation.
- The president framed it as the largest tanker seizure and tied it to broader regional pressure.
Impeachment Filings Against Two Secretaries
- Representative Shri Thanedar introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary Pete Hegseth alleging murder and mishandling classified information.
- Representative Haley Stevens filed impeachment articles against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., criticizing his handling of public health.
Impeachment Claims Lack Public Detail
- The Michigan impeachment filings lacked detailed allegations and drew no public response from House leadership.
- Tony Kinnett highlighted the absence of clear crimes cited and silence from Democratic leaders.