Biden Administration
ICE Acting Director Removed As ‘Deportation Numbers Not Meeting Expectations,’ Will Now Oversee Enforcement Operations
The acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Caleb Vitello, has been removed from his post, with administration officials explaining that the current deportation numbers are not meeting expectations.
Abril Elfi
Kristi Noem Confirmed As Department Of Homeland Security Secretary
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed by the Senate as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
Australia
FDA Bans Red No. 3, Artificial Food Dye Found In Beverages, Candy, And More
The FDA issued an order Wednesday that will ban Red 3’s authorization from food products and ingested drugs.
Abril Elfi
Trump Announces Additional Cabinet Nominations, Including Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated more candidates for his upcoming cabinet, including Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes.
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Sen. John Thune: ‘All Options Open’ To Confirm Trump’s Cabinet Nominees
Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune has assured the public that “all the options” are on the table to get President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks through the confirmation process amid concerns that some appointees might not receive enough votes.
119th Congress
John Thune Elected As New Senate Republican Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnell
GOP Senator John Thune of South Dakota has been elected as Senate majority leader, which means he will replace retiring Senator Mitch McConnell, who has held the top Senate GOP position for the last 18 years.
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Kristi Noem Expected To Be Nominated As Homeland Security Secretary
According to four individuals familiar with the matter, President-elect Donald Trump intends to appoint Republican Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
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North Dakota: Tornado Winds Derail 43 Train Cars
Five large tornadoes have been reported across the Dakotas, prompting strong winds that have knocked over almost four dozen train cars off a track.
Alabama
24 State Attorneys General Support Arizona’s Law Requiring Proof Of Citizenship To Vote
A coalition of 24 attorneys general (AG) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, supporting an Arizona law requiring U.S. citizenship to vote.