A controversy is brewing online after the US Central Command revised a statement related to reports of a fighter jet incident over Basra, Iraq. What began as unverified claims on social media quickly escalated into a global debate after CENTCOM edited its public messaging, prompting critics to accuse the US military of changing its narrative. The Pentagon has firmly denied that any US fighter jet crashed in Basra, dismissing viral claims circulating across social platforms. However, the revised wording in CENTCOM’s communication has triggered intense scrutiny, with users online questioning whether the aircraft was lost or shot down. WATCH

President Donald Trump has removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and announced Senator Markwayne Mullin as his new pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security. However, the appointment has already triggered intense political backlash. Critics, including veterans and activists, have called out Mullin over previous remarks describing the “smell of war” and referring to combat as “ugly,” comments many say came across as tone-deaf. Others have questioned his military credentials and accused him of exaggerating his proximity to combat during the January 6 Capitol chaos. WATCH