CNN 5 Things Abrego Garcia Release, Senate Health Care Votes, Fired Football Coach Jailed and more
Dec 11, 2025
A Maryland judge orders the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE custody, stirring debate on unlawful detentions. Severe flooding devastates Washington state, while FEMA faces proposed cuts. Tensions escalate between the US and Venezuela amid piracy allegations over an oil tanker. Meanwhile, critical Senate votes on healthcare could reshape American policy. In a shocking turn, a university football coach is arrested shortly after being fired under allegations of misconduct. Buckle up for a whirlwind of current events!
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Wrongful Deportation And Court Order
- Kilmar Obrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador and held in a notorious mega prison for weeks.
- A judge later ruled he was re-detained without lawful authority and ordered his immediate release from ICE custody.
Flood Risk Meets Potential FEMA Cuts
- Western Washington faced potentially catastrophic flooding with rivers at record risk and up to 100,000 people possibly needing evacuation.
- At the same time, draft FEMA cuts would shrink the agency and shift to block grants, raising concerns during disasters.
Tanker Seizure Raises US–Venezuela Tensions
- The U.S. seized an oil tanker near Venezuela, escalating tensions and prompting Caracas to call it international piracy.
- U.S. officials accused the tanker of supporting an illegal oil network tied to international terrorist organizations.