Extra, Extra
CECOT in a Cycle: “A year and a half ago, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a 31-year-old Salvadoran man, was deported to El Salvador and detained in a maximum-security mega-prison known as CECOT. Abrego’s deportation, which was in violation of legal orders, prompted a public backlash and a federal judge’s intervention; he was ultimately returned to the United States. But as public attention has shifted elsewhere, El Salvador has continued imprisoning deportees sent from the United States, including many who have not been charged with any crime.” The Atlantic (Gift Article): ICE Deportees Are Vanishing Into Salvadoran Prisons. Meanwhile, ICE Plans 5,000 New Hires to Help With Deportation Drive.
+ Strictly Business: “This new initiative, which is still in its early stages and has not been previously reported, promises to advance several of Trump’s goals at once. It would help reintegrate Russia into the global economy and broaden Trump’s talks with the Kremlin beyond the intractable war in Ukraine, which his envoys have failed to end after more than a year of diplomacy. It would create a path for the U.S. to sign lucrative deals involving Russian oil, diesel, rare earth minerals, and other commodities. As a bonus, the release of prisoners on humanitarian grounds could bolster Trump’s case for his long-coveted Nobel Peace Prize.” Trump’s Latest Appeal to Russia Could Outrage Even His Allies. (Oh, I’m sure they’ll make a major stand…)
+ School Paper Trail: “Ever since we’ve posted the secondary coverage as well as the editorial, there’s been an absolute outpour of similar stories hitting my inbox and the sexual-misconduct tip line. There are also the ones that really relay a sense of kinship, solidarity, and relatability to the Jane Doe account. The response has been widespread and really multifaceted. There is this shock and outrage that this culture still permeates.” The Cut: How Student Journalists Broke the ‘Cornell Seven’ Case.
+ Fluid Situation: A lot more oil is getting through the Strait of Hormuz. “The crucial question: How long can the status quo hold up? The US military is expending tremendous resources in the region just to get oil through – all while global inventories continue to shrink toward operational lows and the price of fuel remains at or near record highs. Meanwhile, Iran, backed into a corner, is starting to fight back.”
+ Actor Factor: “A counter-terrorism operation near RAF Fairford in the UK was mired in confusion on Tuesday after police released five suspects on bail, prompting concern and surprise from the US president and secretary of state. Five British nationals from London were detained on suspicion of explosives offences and terrorism after three suspicious vans were reported to police in the early hours of Sunday, outside the base in the village of Whelford, Gloucestershire.” Rubio says foreign actor was ‘clearly’ behind suspected RAF Fairford plot. (That would be massive news. But given our administration’s track record, we can’t be sure if it’s true, which is scary.)
+ Truth Be Trolled: The newly-launched, AI-powered America.gov site has one major flaw. It tells the truth. Trump touts America.gov, but its government-sourced AI answers undercut many of his statements. (But don’t worry, they quickly fixed it.)
