Apple News Today On the ground in El Salvador with the men deported there by the U.S.
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Mar 26, 2025 Recently, Venezuelans were unjustly labeled as gang members by the U.S. and deported to El Salvador, where they faced dire detention conditions. A photojournalist provides a harrowing account of their traumatic arrival. The podcast also discusses a contentious congressional hearing about the mishandling of classified information and the Trump administration's aggressive stance on deporting pro-Palestinian student protesters. From personal stories to political implications, the struggles of these deported individuals echo broader societal issues.
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Classified Information Leak
- A group chat with government officials and a journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, discussed war plans.
- Officials denied sharing classified info; Goldberg claimed otherwise, leading to a public dispute.
Student Deportations and Free Speech
- The Trump administration is deporting students involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
- This raises questions about free speech rights for non-citizens.
Interview with Troy Edgar
- NPR's Michelle Martin interviewed DHS Deputy Secretary Troy Edgar about the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil.
- Edgar struggled to explain what Khalil did that qualified as terrorist activity.