Verdict with Ted Cruz BONUS POD: Deadliest U.S.–Cuba Flashpoint in Decades plus MN's Outrageous Medicaid Scam
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Feb 26, 2026 A deadly shootout off Cuba involving a U.S.-registered boat and conflicting claims about armed infiltration raises fears of a major diplomatic flashpoint. A federal probe and calls for survivor access could reshape U.S.-Cuba tensions. A separate crackdown alleges massive Medicaid fraud in Minnesota, with millions in reimbursements paused and demands for corrective action.
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Unclear Facts Turn A Boating Incident Into A Diplomatic Crisis
- A deadly maritime clash between Cuban forces and a U.S.-registered speedboat created a major diplomatic flashpoint.
- Cuba claims an armed infiltration with rifles and body armor; the U.S. has not independently verified those claims and is investigating identities and facts.
Verify Claims Before Responding To Cuba
- Do not accept Cuba's account without independent verification; U.S. officials should demand access and corroborate evidence.
- Marco Rubio said the State Department and Coast Guard will verify identities and facts before responding.
History Makes Maritime Incidents More Volatile
- Historical context heightens stakes because past U.S.-Cuba maritime incidents like the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown still loom large.
- Current hardline U.S. policy and tightened sanctions make a measured U.S. response more consequential.