Trump administration investigating deaths and disappearances of eleven scientists with classified access
The Trump administration announced it is investigating approximately eleven American scientists and government employees with access to classified nuclear and space information who have died or disappeared since mid-2024. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the White House and FBI are looking into potential connections between the cases. One prominent case involves retired Air Force Major General William McCasland, who disappeared from his New Mexico home in February.
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This event sits in the top 23% of divergence this week. 7 outlets covered it, splitting into 6 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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