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

US President Donald Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following growing controversy over a $220 million immigration advertising campaign designed to encourage undocumented migrants to self-deport. The decision comes after reports that Trump was frustrated with Noem’s responses during congressional hearings, where lawmakers questioned her role in approving the ad campaign contracts.