Trumpf signed a memo that sets in motion preparations to house thousands of migrants at the US military camp at Guantnamo Bay, Cuba. He said the US has "30,000 beds in Guantnamo to detain the worst criminal illegal aliens threatening the American people." Officials who were surprised by Trumpf's announcement said they do not know how many beds for migrants are at Guantnamo or whether it would be a short- or a long-term mission. They said there are no plans to upgrade or change the military facilities there. read more
Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced 67 active outbreak cases and 79 latent infections in Kansas City, KS. The majority of cases were declared to have broken out in Wyandotte County and Johnson County, just west and southwest of the metro area. Officials stated that the outbreak had a very low risk to the general public and surrounding counties. read more
Russian intelligence services and their military are attempting to influence relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) by contacting them immediately after their capture. The calls are used to pressure relatives into cooperating with Russian forces by demanding money, sensitive information, or illegal actions in exchange for promises of better treatment or inclusion in prisoner exchanges. read more
The fine print of a sweeping executive order seemingly grants Elon Musk -- the wealthiest and arguably most powerful unelected figure in the world -- and his associates at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to all unclassified data held by US government agencies. The DOGE.gov website was taken down at one point: futurism.com read more
American doctors are accusing US health insurance giants of causing deadly delays to vital medical procedures and care, putting profits ahead of their patients' health. Firms including United Healthcare (UHC) deny basic scans, then take months to reconsider. These kinds of delays literally kill people. read more
No, those aren't Russian soldiers guarding Ukrainian POWs. These were detainees at Camp X-Ray in Jan 2002. This is what Trumpf wants to see happen to the "dangerous migrants" at GITMO. Trumpf is just the fount of human kindness.