The U.S. public is not happy with The White House and Karoline Leavitt for saying that a military draft is on the table

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was asked about the possibility during a briefing, sparking backlash online as many Americans say they would strongly oppose any return to conscription.

If a draft were ever reinstated, the process would run through the Selective Service System — the federal agency that maintains a registry of eligible men ages 18–25. In the event of a national emergency, the president — currently Donald Trump — could request authorization from Congress to activate the draft.

If approved, the Selective Service would begin a lottery system based on birth dates, calling up individuals for medical and background screening, with some qualifying for deferments or exemptions before being sent to military training.

The U.S. hasn’t used a draft since the Vietnam War era, but the system remains in place in case it’s ever needed again.

Internal records reveal that three agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement accidentally shot themselves in the leg within two days during routine firearms training — each incident occurring while the agent was holstering their own weapon.

All three injuries happened during standard qualification drills in 2025 and none were fatal, with the agents treated and released. The incidents surfaced through documents obtained via a FOIA request by watchdog group American Oversight and later reviewed by Newsweek.

Former officials say accidental discharges during training do happen in law enforcement, often due to “operator error,” but the cluster of incidents has renewed scrutiny around firearms safety and training within the agency.

Chinese soldiers training in Phalanx formation near the India-China border. According to the 1996 ageement between the two, Firearms are prohibited within 2 km of the Line of Actual Control(LAC).

It was the 22nd minute of an amateur playoff final in Istanbul.

A clearance from the penalty area struck a low-flying seagull mid-air. The bird spiraled down onto the pitch.

While players froze, Istanbul Yurdum Spor captain Gani Catan ran.

The seagull wasn’t breathing.

Without medical training, the 32-year-old accountant dropped to his knees and began chest compressions. For nearly two minutes, the stadium watched in silence.

Then — movement.

Its legs twitched.
Its eyes opened.

He gave it water and carried it off the field to medical staff.

His team went on to lose the championship.

But afterward, Catan said it didn’t matter:

“Helping save a life is more important than any championship.”

The club is even considering adding a seagull to their logo in tribute.

Sometimes the biggest victory isn’t on the scoreboard.

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