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75-80k Missing Children Found; CIA Supports Lab-Leak Theory

The U.S. locates missing migrant children, debates Greenland’s acquisition, revisits COVID-19 origins, addresses Pfizer’s kickback scheme, and defends bitcoin investor Roger Ver amid legal battles.

The User's Profile Ivor January 26, 2025
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US Politics

The Trump administration has reportedly located between 75,000 and 80,000 of the over 300,000 missing migrant children. Efforts to identify these children began before the election, with criticism directed at former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the situation. Plans to launch an operation to locate and rescue these children are underway, highlighting ongoing concerns about the welfare of migrant children. However, the issue of unaccompanied minors has been a challenge for multiple administrations, with calls for systemic changes in processing and tracking these children.

Geopolitics

Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland has reportedly left Danish officials in a state of concern. During a call with Denmark’s prime minister, Trump expressed an intent to pursue the acquisition, citing international security concerns and the financial burden on Denmark. The conversation reportedly included threats of targeted tariffs, escalating tensions. The situation highlights the strategic importance of Greenland, given its proximity to Russian and Chinese military activities. Greenland’s Premier has stated that while Greenland is not for sale, they are open to cooperation with the U.S. on security and economic development.

Health

The origins of the COVID-19 pandemic have resurfaced as a topic of debate following the CIA’s release of an analysis supporting the lab leak theory. CIA Director John Ratcliffe declassified the files, emphasizing the need to address threats from China. Initially dismissed by some as a conspiracy, the lab leak theory has gained attention, supported by findings from the FBI and other experts. The House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Pandemic’s report aligns with these findings, suggesting that COVID-19 may have emerged from a Wuhan lab. This development revives discussions on the pandemic’s origins and the handling of early evidence. Despite this, organizations like the WHO and CDC continue to support the zoonotic origin theory, citing a lack of conclusive evidence for a lab leak.

In another health-related matter, pharmaceutical company Pfizer has agreed to pay nearly $60 million to resolve allegations of kickbacks related to a migraine drug scheme. The charges involve a company acquired by Pfizer, which allegedly paid physicians to prescribe the drug, defrauding Medicare and other federal health care programs. The scheme spanned from March 2020 to September 2022, raising concerns about the influence of financial incentives on medical decisions. Pfizer has clarified that the misconduct occurred before their acquisition, emphasizing their commitment to ethical practices.

Economy

At the WAGMI conference in Miami, Aaron Day, CEO of the Daylight Freedom Foundation, called for support for Roger Ver, a bitcoin investor facing legal challenges with the U.S. government. Ver, detained in Spain for nine months, awaits extradition over alleged tax issues from 2014. Day argues that the charges are politically motivated, targeting Ver for his criticism of central banks and government actions. The case raises concerns about the erosion of attorney-client privilege and the potential implications for free markets and individual liberty. Day urged libertarians and bitcoiners to defend Ver, emphasizing the broader implications of his case. However, the IRS maintains that their actions are part of broader efforts to ensure tax compliance in the high-risk cryptocurrency sector.

Sources

Trump’s Greenland Gambit: Danish Officials ‘Freaked Out’ as Acquisition Talks Heat Up

[Trump] was very firm. It was a cold shower. Before, it was hard to take it seriously. But I do think it is serious and potentially very dangerous,

Source

CIA Director Ratcliffe Declassifies Analysis Supporting COVID Lab Leak Theory, Reviving Debate on Virus Origins

Despite years of denial and censorship from government agencies, Big Tech, and mainstream media, the lab leak theory—once dismissed as a conspiracy—has gained substantial traction, now supported by findings from the FBI and other experts.

Source | Submitted by AaronMcKeon

Pfizer to Pay $60 Million Over Kickback Allegations in Migraine Drug Scheme

“Patients deserve to know that their doctor is prescribing medications based on their doctor’s medical judgment, and not as a result of financial incentives from pharmaceutical companies,”

Source | Submitted by Chris Martenson

Aaron Day’s Miami Rallying Cry: Defend Roger Ver Against Government Overreach

This is a gross violation and one of the sacred rights we have as American citizens.

Source | Submitted by Chris Martenson

Missing Migrant Children: Trump Administration Locates 80,000 Amid Criticism of Mayorkas’ Handling

Between 75,000 and 80,000 of the over 300,000 missing migrant children have been located, according to Harris Faulkner on Fox News.

Source

In addition to sources submitted by community members, the following were also used in the creation of this report: The Washington Post, The Heritage Foundation, Politico, The Financial Times, Pew Research Center, Defense News, Politiken, Sermitsiaq.AG, The Hill, The Guardian, Bloomberg, WHO, CDC, Pfizer, PhRMA, Jonathan Turley’s Blog, National Headache Foundation, The Health Care Blog, Roger Ver’s Legal Team on X, IRS on X, CryptoLaw Insider, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, Reuters, Immigration Attorney Blog, and HHS on X.

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