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- 1RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak is under control▼RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' amid at least 1,600 cases in 5 states
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said a cyclosporiasis outbreak is 'under control' even as health officials report at least 1,600 cases across five US states. The intestinal illness, typically linked to contaminated food or water, has prompted questions about how quickly federal agencies are responding. The remark is drawing scrutiny given the scale of infections still being tallied.
- 2Judge allows Highway Patrol traffic stops alongside ICE to continue●Federal judge denies request to block Highway Patrol traffic stops conducted in tandem with ICE
A federal judge has denied a request to block Highway Patrol traffic stops carried out in coordination with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The ruling allows the joint enforcement operations to continue while related legal challenges proceed. Critics of the practice argue it leads to racial profiling and improper immigration stops during routine traffic enforcement, while supporters back cooperation between state and federal agencies.
- 3ACLU sues DHS over conditions at largest immigration detention facility▼ACLU sues DHS over 'inhumane conditions' at nation's largest immigration detention facility
The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security alleging inhumane conditions at the largest immigration detention facility in the United States. The suit targets the federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement and detention, though specific allegations and the facility's identity were not detailed in initial reports.
- 4Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted Over Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme▼Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted In Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme
A former US Citizenship and Immigration Services officer has been indicted over allegations of accepting cash in exchange for immigration approvals. Federal prosecutors accuse the ex-official of abusing their position to grant immigration benefits for bribes. The case is drawing attention amid ongoing scrutiny of the US immigration system and concerns about corruption within agencies handling immigration applications.
- 5Germany Builds Digital Archive to Preserve US Climate Data●Germany Is Building a Digital Noah’s Ark for US Climate Data https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.moth erjones.com/politic
Germany is creating a digital repository, described as a 'Noah's Ark', to back up American climate data amid fears the Trump administration could alter or delete federal scientific records. The initiative would safeguard datasets from US agencies so researchers worldwide can continue accessing them. Observers say the move reflects growing international concern about the reliability of US government climate science and a broader effort to protect open scientific data.