Joel Valdez
Tracked across 5 events · 305 articles · First seen May 02, 2026 · Last active Jun 11, 2026
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The United States — United States Department of Defense has declared its press office a classified space, making it inaccessible to journalists. This move, confirmed by acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez, is attributed to…
Impact: Joel Valdez, acting Pentagon press secretary, confirmed the redesignation of the press office as a classified space, stating it was due to speechwriters handling classified material, and defended the move as 'nothing controversial'.
May 18, 2026 · 44 articles
Domestic
The United States — Presidency of Donald Trump>>> has appointed Elias Irizarry, a convicted Jan. 6 rioter, to a sensitive position within the United States — United States Department of Defense>>>'s Special Operations and Low…
Impact: Joel Valdez, acting Pentagon press secretary, defended the hiring of Elias Irizarry, stating he is a 'qualified, patriotic young professional'.
Jun 02, 2026 · 16 articles
International
Secretary of State Marco Rubio>>> is testifying before Congress for the first time since the Iran war began on February 28, 2026. He faces questions regarding the Trump administration's diplomatic efforts, the fragile ceasefire with…
Impact: Acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez>>> confirmed the redesignation of the Pentagon press office as a classified space, impacting media access.
Jun 01, 2026 · 62 articles
Accidents
The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has been confirmed in multiple cases across South United States — Texas, marking the first significant outbreak in the U.S. in decades. The initial detection was in a…
Impact: Joel Valdez, a retired teacher and United States — Texas A&M University extension agent, provides historical context and expresses concerns about the current outbreak.
Jun 03, 2026 · 169 articles
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