The 7 Seized oil tanker; Trump administration billionaires; interest rates; ancient fire; and more
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Dec 11, 2025 The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off Venezuela, sparking protests and claims of piracy. New reports reveal the Trump administration is home to twelve billionaires, raising eyebrows over their influence. The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates, impacting economic signals. A shocking lawsuit alleges ChatGPT played a role in a tragic murder. Meanwhile, a revolutionary discovery of a 400,000-year-old human-made fire challenges our understanding of evolution. Also, the State Department is swapping Calibri for Times New Roman in a font accessibility debate.
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Seized Tanker Raises Geopolitical Stakes
- The U.S. seized a very large crude oil tanker off Venezuela that transported oil from Venezuela and Iran.
- Officials tied it to an illicit shipping network allegedly supporting foreign terrorist organizations, while Venezuela called it piracy.
ICE Moves Toward Its Own Deportation Fleet
- DHS contracted nearly $140 million to buy six Boeing 737s so ICE can operate its own deportation fleet.
- Funding for the purchase comes from earlier appropriations tied to the administration's border and immigration agenda.
Billionaire Presence Grows In Government
- Twelve billionaires, including Elon Musk and Tilman Fertitta, have held roles in the Trump administration this year.
- Their combined net worth exceeds $390 billion, prompting protests over billionaire influence in government.