Adm. Kevin Lunday, the vice commandant, is expected to fill the vacancy in an acting capacity until the Senate confirms a replacement.

"Under my statutory authority as the Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security I have relieved Admiral Linda L. Fagan of her duties as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard," said Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman.

In support of President Trump's executive orders, the Coast Guard will send additional resources to maritime borders, the military branch said Tuesday.

The first woman to lead a branch of the armed forces was relieved of command within 24 hours of President Trump’s inauguration.

President Donald Trump has removed Admiral Linda Fagan - the first woman to lead one of the six US military services - as the head of the Coast Guard, with an official citing alleged “leadership defic

Adm. Linda Lee Fagan, the first woman to lead the U.S. Coast Guard, was removed by President Trump hours into his presidency. Her dismissal followed allegations of leadership failures, operational setbacks,

The Coast Guard says it has concluded its additional testing to ensure the SS United States is fit to be towed to the Gulf of Mexico. Here's what's next.

Bollinger knowingly billed the Coast Guard for labor provided by workers not eligible to work in the U.S., according to a news release.

Bollinger Shipyards has agreed to pay $1,025,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the terms of its Fast Response Cutter (FRC) contract with the U.S. Coast Guard. The Lockport, La.-based shipbui

The Senate on Saturday approved the nomination of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), putting her at the center of an administration focused heavily on immigration.

The U.S. Coast Guard conducted a series of Alien Expulsion Flight Operations today, transporting undocumented individuals between California and Texas as part