Two U.S. Navy ships collided in the Caribbean Sea on Wednesday, resulting in minor injuries to two personnel, according to U.S. Southern Command. The incident involved the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG103) and the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6) during a replenishment-at-sea operation, Col. Emmanuel Ortiz said in a statement. Both ships reported they were sailing safely, and the incident is under investigation.
The USNS Supply was positioned between the USS Gettysburg and the USS Truxtun when the collision occurred, a U.S. official added. The exact cause of the collision has not been released.
In other news, the U.S. immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota will conclude, President Donald Trump's border tsar announced Thursday. Tom Homan said Trump approved his request to end the operation, adding he would remain in Minnesota to oversee the drawdown. Homan stated that Operation Metro Surge led to the detention of numerous illegal immigrants who had committed violent crimes. However, the surge also sparked nationwide protests after two U.S. citizens were killed by immigration officers.
Meanwhile, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has selected his daughter as his heir, South Korea's spy agency reported Thursday. Kim Ju Ae, believed to be 13 years old, has been increasingly visible at official events with her father, including a visit to Beijing in September. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) cited a "range of circumstances" in making this assessment. The NIS also stated it would continue to monitor her presence at upcoming events.
In sports news, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was granted a sixth year of NCAA eligibility by a state judge on Thursday. The NCAA had previously rejected his request, citing insufficient evidence of an "incapacitating injury or illness" when he did not play for Division II Ferris State in 2022 due to respiratory issues.
Finally, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warned Thursday that a funding lapse for her department could disrupt critical operations. Noem stated that a lack of funding could impact airport security, disaster response, and counterterrorism efforts. Senate Democrats have blocked multiple attempts to keep the agency open, demanding reforms to immigration enforcement.
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