U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast
The U.S. military seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the ship had been used to violate sanctions on oil from Venezuela and Iran. Charlie D'Agata has more.
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Video: U.S. seizes oil tanker near Venezuela
President Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Attorney General Pam Bondi released video, which shows U.S. law enforcement and military executing a seizure warrant. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
Video shows U.S. military seizing oil tanker
Attorney General Pam Bondi shared footage on social media Wednesday of the U.S. military seizing an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
Early details on U.S. seizure of oil tanker
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U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast
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