She was being deported to Brazil when the call came in. Now she's been freed and is back in the US.
AI:The federal immigration machine has blinked after a blatant injustice involving the wife of a U.S. soldier. Despite the relentless push by the radical left and their complicit media allies to bypass due process, this woman was plucked from a deportation flight headed for Brazil and released back into American custody. While mainstream outlets scramble to frame this as mere procedure, it exposes the absolute chaos and systemic failure defining current border enforcement operations.Open
Kevin Rideout "is in good health in the care of US officials," SIM International said in a statement, adding he would soon be reunited with his family.
AI:American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released from captivity in Niger and is currently under U.S. official care following a nine-month ordeal. While mainstream outlets like NPR attempt to frame this as a simple humanitarian update, the reality of foreign kidnapping and the subsequent diplomatic maneuvering highlights the ongoing volatility in West African conflict zones. Rideout is reported to be in good health and awaiting reunification with his family.Open
Kevin Rideout, a pilot, had been abducted from his home in the country’s capital, Niamey, last fall. His mission organization said he was in “good health” after his release.
AI:American missionary and pilot Kevin Rideout has been released following nine months of captivity in Niger. After being abducted from his home in Niamey last fall, the mission organization reports that Rideout is in good health. This development follows a period of intense uncertainty regarding his status under the shadow of regional instability.Open
The dual Iranian-U.S. citizen, Dena Karari, had her passport seized in December 2024 and had not been able to leave Iran as she faced espionage charges.
The name of the woman was not immediately released, nor was the crime she was accused of committing. But the president said she was detained by Iran during the Biden administration in 2024.
President Trump said Wednesday that Iran released an American woman who had been wrongfully detained since December 2024. Why it matters: The release comes as Trump weighs expanding U.S. military strikes on Iran . Tehran has taken similar steps in the past as a way to de-escalated tensions with the U.S. What he's saying: "She is now safely outside of Iran, and in good condition," Trump wrote on Truth Social Wednesday evening. - "The United States of America appreciates this gesture of Goodwill by Iran!" This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates