Families of Venezuelan deportees claim their loved ones were wrongly sent to a high-security prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration. Many believe tattoos led to misidentification as gang members. The families describe unbearable conditions in the prison, where detainees face severe overcrowding and abuse.
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Jeremi Sensky, paralyzed since 1999, recounts his ordeal surviving a New Orleans terrorist attack where a truck killed 14 people. Ejected from his wheelchair, he suffered multiple injuries and described the chaotic aftermath. His daughter believes the heavy wheelchair may have slowed the truck, saving lives. A GoFundMe is set up for medical expenses.
Hamas aired a video showing two Israeli hostages, Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana, captured during the October 7 attack. The men, barefoot and unshaven, are seen in a dim room urging another hostage to recount his experiences to speed their release. Families urged Israeli and US leaders for urgent action.
MAGA spokespersons claimed Politico was funded by USAID as Trump and Musk pushing for the agency's shutdown. They alleged that this led to Politico staff not being paid, highlighting a major scandal. Politico, however, blamed a technical error in an internal email that addressed the issue of salary getting delayed this month.
New FBI Director Kash Patel plans to decentralize operations, relocating 1,500 staff from Washington to field offices across the country and a facility in Huntsville, Alabama. Patel emphasizes community-focused crime prevention and pledges constitutional adherence, despite concerns from Democrats over his loyalty to Trump.
Federal investigators have recovered the black boxes from the recent plane crash in the Potomac River, crucial for reconstructing the events leading up to the crash. These devices, which are actually orange to aid in recovery, provide key data on flight parameters and cockpit conversations to help understand the cause of the accident.
President-elect Donald Trump announced that Roman Pipko will serve as the US ambassador to Estonia in his second administration. Pipko, a native of Estonia with extensive international experience, has worked with US agencies on sanctions enforcement and projects globally. Trump's selection highlights Pipko's qualifications and dedication to advancing American interests.
A massive sinkhole in Yashio, northeast of Tokyo, swallowed a truck, trapping its 74-year-old driver. Rescue efforts are hindered by unstable ground and growing sinkhole size. The collapse is linked to sewer pipe corrosion, raising concerns about aging infrastructure. Residents nearby evacuated, and over a million people were urged to reduce water use. Authorities plan nationwide sewer inspections to prevent similar incidents.
The Trump administration withdrew lawsuits filed by Biden's DOJ against Iowa and Oklahoma over their immigration laws criminalising illegal immigration. GOP leaders welcomed the dismissal, blaming Biden’s border security policies. Despite the DOJ's withdrawal, immigrant rights groups continue to challenge Iowa's law.
Dr. Anthony Fauci's security, previously funded by the National Institutes of Health, was withdrawn under President Trump's directive. In response to ongoing threats due to his Covid-19 role, Fauci arranged for private security at his own expense. This move is part of Trump's campaign against former administration officials.