The investigation into the detained American national has entered a crucial new phase as police and security agencies intensify efforts to verify his claims, examine his background and determine the circumstances that led to his detention near the India-Nepal border. According to investigators, multiple inconsistencies have emerged during questioning, prompting authorities to closely scrutinize the American's account. Officials are now working to independently verify his statements as concerns grow over contradictions in his version of events. Among the key areas under examination is whether the detainee's behaviour may have been influenced by combat trauma or PTSD. Investigators are also looking into whether prolonged substance abuse could have affected his mental condition and decision-making during the incident. WATCH

The lights are going out at the Department of Homeland Security. Senate Democrats have officially pulled the plug, triggering a high-stakes midnight shutdown after a massive stalemate over ICE. The trigger? A radical "Masks Off" ultimatum following the fatal January shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis. While the White House refuses to budge on unmasking federal agents, the consequences are hitting the frontline: the TSA, Secret Service, and Coast Guard are being forced to work for ZERO pay. What to expect? Take a look.