Venezuelans describe abuse at El Salvador prison and witnesses recount Michigan Walmart stabbing: Morning Rundown

Editor’s Note: These stories highlight two very different but deeply troubling issues—systemic abuse of migrants and random public violence—that reflect broader societal and political failures. The prison allegations raise urgent questions about the treatment of vulnerable people under U.S. policies, while the Walmart attack adds to growing concerns about safety in everyday spaces. Both deserve attention, but for very different reasons.