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Detainees at a Texas ICE facility reported beatings and abuse in a report issued Wednesday. Human Rights Watch and the ACLU said guards denied medical care and contact with families. "People detained at Camp East Montana reported routine beatings," the report said. The DHS called these claims categorically false.
Palm Beach County commissioners rejected a proposal late Wednesday to build a digital infrastructure hub for AI data centers. Residents showed strong opposition to the project, known as Project Tango. The board listened to many locals who feared the massive facility would ruin the area, so they finally voted it down.
The New York Times filed a motion on Wednesday to quash subpoenas from the justice department. These subpoenas targeted journalists who reported on security concerns regarding the new Air Force One. David McCraw said, “These subpoenas are brought in bad faith to punish the Times for its coverage.”
Artillery barrels forged in Sheffield are being delivered to Ukraine’s military under a £61m deal. Sheffield Forgemasters sent four barrels out of 150 planned. The company produces eight barrels a month to help Ukraine. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy said Sergiy Koretsky is “probably the best prepared person for the position of prime minister.”
Argentina faces potential FIFA sanctions after players displayed a Falkland Islands banner following Wednesday’s win against England. Midfielder Giovani Lo Celso and defender Nicolas Otamendi held the flag on the pitch at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. FIFA rules strictly forbid political symbols, and officials are now reviewing match reports to decide next steps.
The New York Times on Wednesday filed a motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage. David McCraw said, "These subpoenas are brought in bad faith to punish The Times for its coverage." The newspaper got these legal demands last Friday, sparking a major press freedom fight.
Donald Trump’s former defence secretary Mark Esper warned that the US will not win its war against Iran through aerial bombardment. On Wednesday, Esper said, "One option is you resort to full military onslaught. The other one is you strangle them economically." The conflict has already pushed global oil prices higher.
The New York Times refused to let its reporters testify before a federal grand jury on Wednesday. The Trump administration subpoenaed the journalists over a story about security issues with an Air Force One plane donated by Qatar. This fight shows how many news outlets protect sources to keep reporting free.
The F.B.I. is seeking information from government officials regarding a leak investigation into reporting on the new Air Force One. Officials said, "leaks that jeopardize the safety of the president are dangerous and a threat to national security." Investigators asked some travelers to turn over their mobile phones.
Iran declared its peace deal with the United States void after Wednesday’s attacks killed seven Iranian troops. Negotiator Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf said Iran is in an “existential war with America” and has no reason to continue the agreement. The US launched several air strikes, hitting military targets near the Strait.
United States President Donald Trump promised “really big news” in a rare primetime address on Thursday at 9pm. He said, “without free and fair elections, you don’t have a country.” The speech will focus on the 2020 election and voting machine vulnerabilities, as many worry he might erode voter confidence.
President Donald Trump urged ICE to keep using traffic stops on Wednesday, despite a recent temporary pause. The agency halted the practice after two fatal shootings occurred within a week. Trump said, "We CANNOT give up one of I.C.E.'s most important and effective Crime Fighting tools, THE TRAFFIC STOP!"