Congressman vows to find answers in missing, deceased scientists cases as Trump gives update on investigation

A U.S. congressman on Thursday vowed to get to the bottom of the mystery in the cases of 13 dead or missing scientists that have surfaced over the past few months, as President Donald Trump gave an update on the federal government's investigation.

"The count is up to 13. Thirteen American scientists tied to nuclear and space research, missing or dead," Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., said on X. "Every adversary on the planet celebrates each one we lose. We are weaker as a nation today because of these losses, and I'm working to get answers.