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Trump Names Tom Homan as 'Border Czar' with Mandate to Oversee Mass Deportations
In a move signaling a return to hardline immigration policies, President-elect Donald Trump announced Sunday that former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Tom Homan will serve as his administration's new "border czar." The role, which encompasses oversight of the southern and northern borders, as well as maritime and aviation security, will also see Homan spearheading mass deportations as part of Trump's renewed push to curb illegal immigration. In a move signaling a return to hardline immigration policies, President-elect Donald Trump announced Sunday that former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Tom Homan will serve as his administration's new "border czar." The role, which encompasses oversight of the southern and northern borders, as well as maritime and aviation security, will also see Homan spearheading mass deportations as part of Trump's renewed push to curb illegal immigration. -
Republicans Near House Control as Key Races Tighten, Democrats Face Uphill Battle
Republicans are on the cusp of gaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives, a crucial victory that would allow the party to advance its legislative agenda under President-elect Donald Trump. With votes still being counted in key battleground districts, the GOP has secured 212 seats in the 435-member chamber, according to projections from Edison Research. A party needs 218 seats for a majority, putting Republicans just six seats away from reclaiming the House. Republicans are on the cusp of gaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives, a crucial victory that would allow the party to advance its legislative agenda under President-elect Donald Trump. With votes still being counted in key battleground districts, the GOP has secured 212 seats in the 435-member chamber, according to projections from Edison Research. A party needs 218 seats for a majority, putting Republicans just six seats away from reclaiming the House. -
Rudy Giuliani Claims Political Persecution in $148M Defamation Judgment Battle and Alleges Federal Plot to 'Starve' Him
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, facing a high-stakes legal fight, has accused the federal government and court officials of seeking to financially ruin him over a $148 million defamation judgment awarded to two Georgia election workers. T Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, facing a high-stakes legal fight, has accused the federal government and court officials of seeking to financially ruin him over a $148 million defamation judgment awarded to two Georgia election workers. T -
Nancy Pelosi Blames Joe Biden’s Late Exit for 2024 Loss, Calls for Primary Reform
In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi publicly criticized President Joe Biden's decision to remain in the race as detrimental to Democratic Party prospects. During a New York Times interview, Pelosi argued that Biden's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor stifled competition within the Democratic primaries. In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi publicly criticized President Joe Biden's decision to remain in the race as detrimental to Democratic Party prospects. During a New York Times interview, Pelosi argued that Biden's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor stifled competition within the Democratic primaries. -
Jack Smith Considers Future of Trump Criminal Case as GOP Pressures Mount
Special counsel Jack Smith has informed a federal court that he is evaluating how to proceed with the criminal case against President-elect Donald Trump following Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. In a court filing Friday, Smith requested that all upcoming deadlines in the case be vacated to allow his team to assess next steps, marking a pivotal moment in a high-profile investigation that has gripped the nation for months. Special counsel Jack Smith has informed a federal court that he is evaluating how to proceed with the criminal case against President-elect Donald Trump following Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. In a court filing Friday, Smith requested that all upcoming deadlines in the case be vacated to allow his team to assess next steps, marking a pivotal moment in a high-profile investigation that has gripped the nation for months. -
Racist Texts Prompt Nationwide Investigation as Black Americans Targeted with Hate Messages
A wave of racist text messages referencing slavery, "slave catchers," and "picking cotton" has prompted law enforcement across the United States to launch a full-scale investigation. Targeting Black and brown individuals, including students and professionals, the messages, which appear to originate from unrecognized phone numbers, have surfaced in over 20 states following the presidential election. The disturbing content has drawn sharp condemnation from civil rights groups, political leaders, and law enforcement officials. A wave of racist text messages referencing slavery, "slave catchers," and "picking cotton" has prompted law enforcement across the United States to launch a full-scale investigation. Targeting Black and brown individuals, including students and professionals, the messages, which appear to originate from unrecognized phone numbers, have surfaced in over 20 states following the presidential election. The disturbing content has drawn sharp condemnation from civil rights groups, political leaders, and law enforcement officials. -
Susie Wiles Named Trump’s First Female Chief of Staff: The Strategist Behind His Victory
Susie Wiles, the woman credited with steering Donald Trump to one of his most significant political victories, has been named his next chief of staff, marking a historic appointment as the first woman to hold the position in U.S. history. Announcing her new role on Thursday, Trump lauded Wiles as "tough, smart, innovative, and universally admired and respected." The 67-year-old strategist is no stranger to the political arena, having previously masterminded Trump's campaign strategies, notably leading him to victory in Florida in 2016. Susie Wiles, the woman credited with steering Donald Trump to one of his most significant political victories, has been named his next chief of staff, marking a historic appointment as the first woman to hold the position in U.S. history. Announcing her new role on Thursday, Trump lauded Wiles as "tough, smart, innovative, and universally admired and respected." The 67-year-old strategist is no stranger to the political arena, having previously masterminded Trump's campaign strategies, notably leading him to victory in Florida in 2016. -
Democrats Launch Blame Game After Kamala Harris’s Election Loss to Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris's devastating loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election has left Democrats scrambling to assess blame for their crushing defeat. In a historic setback, the party not only failed to retain the White House but also lost its Senate majority, with control of the House still undecided. The Supreme Court's conservative dominance, now solidified, looms large over the political horizon, reinforcing fears among progressives and moderates alike. Vice President Kamala Harris's devastating loss to Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election has left Democrats scrambling to assess blame for their crushing defeat. In a historic setback, the party not only failed to retain the White House but also lost its Senate majority, with control of the House still undecided. The Supreme Court's conservative dominance, now solidified, looms large over the political horizon, reinforcing fears among progressives and moderates alike. -
Whoopi Goldberg and 'The View' Hosts Face Backlash Over Emotional Reactions to Trump's Victory
The hosts of "The View" found themselves at the center of social media attention following their emotionally charged reactions to Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. The hosts of "The View" found themselves at the center of social media attention following their emotionally charged reactions to Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election. -
Donald Trump Wins 2024 Presidency: What His Return Means for America and the World
Trump’s second term raises questions on domestic power, global alliances, and political retribution. Trump’s second term raises questions on domestic power, global alliances, and political retribution.