Czar Meets Officials

Trump's 'border czar' could have more power, fewer hurdles on deportation policy

Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump's "border czar," has a post that does not need Senate approval and could have less oversight by Congress, experts say.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Tom Homan: Trump’s new ‘border czar’ who vowed to ‘run the biggest deportation’ the US has ever seen

Once Ice acting director and Heritage visiting fellow, Homan was called the ‘father’ of Trump’s family separation policy. In 2018, then acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

GOP holds onto House majority — clinching the trifecta

The majority will be slim, but it caps off two other major wins for Republicans, delivering a huge amount of power to the party in 2025.

Politics - Politico - November 13

Donald Trump’s New ‘Border Czar’ Defended Child Separation at Festival Held by Gun-Worshipping Sect

Tom Homan, who helped usher in the family separation policy during Trump’s first term, is promising to enact the “biggest deportation operation in the history of the United States.”

Tech - Wired - November 13

Late Night Feels Queasy About America’s Next Health Czar, R.F.K. Jr.

Stephen Colbert urged viewers to keep an open mind about the pick, “because that’s how the worm gets in.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

'Shock and awe': What Trump's 'border czar' has said he plans to do starting on Day 1

Based on media appearances and public forums, here's what former acting ICE director Tom Homan has said he will do starting Day 1 as the nation's new "border czar."

Tom Homan says he will jail mayor for challenging Trump's deportation efforts

Homan’s comments come after Mayor Mike Johnston said he was willing to go to jail to stop possible mass deportation efforts under the incoming Trump administration.

Trump’s incoming ‘border czar’ promises secure southern US border as nations hit back at Trump’s tariff plan – live

Tom Homan visits Texas to talk about need for strong borders; US motorists could face higher gas prices if Trump imposes the tariffs he’s threatened . Trump’s talk of tariffs raises fears of hit ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Trump’s AI Czar and the Wild West of AI regulation: Strategies for enterprises to navigate the chaos

For enterprise executive decision-makers, the uncertain environment around AI regulation poses both significant risks and hidden opportunities, join us on Dec. 5 in Washington D.C. for a discussion ...

Tech - VentureBeat - 3 days ago

'Kavanaugh on steroids': Gaetz, Vance meet with GOP senators amid questions

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz met with senators on Capitol Hill on Wednesday alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance.

WHO convening emergency mpox meeting

The World Health Organization (WHO) will convene a meeting later this month to determine whether the mpox outbreak occurring in Africa still constitutes a a public health emergency of international ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Biden and Xi to meet in Peru this weekend

Senior administration officials expect it will be the last in-person meeting between the two leaders of Biden's presidency.

Musk joins Trump in D.C. for meetings

Elon Musk joined Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., for meetings with Republicans in Congress before the president-elect's transition meeting with President Biden. Musk and Trump's bond remains as ...

Trump and Biden Meet at the White House

President Biden and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s brief public display of civility was followed by a two-hour meeting behind closed doors.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Trump, Biden meet at White House

President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump held a meeting at the White House on Wednesday, where the two political foes shook hands in front of reporters. The two sat in the Oval Office for ...

Meet Trump's picks for CDC, FDA

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump picks heads of CDC, FDA and surgeon general President-elect Trump has announced his choices for the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Zuckerberg meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

The tech CEO has been seeking to change his company's perception on the right following a rocky relationship with President-elect Donald Trump.

Trudeau to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago

Canadian President Justin Trudeau was expected to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago Friday night in the wake of Trump's threats to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian goods coming to ...

Mexican Officials Arrest Top Security Official in Mayor’s Beheading

Mayor Alejandro Arcos Catalán was killed less than a week after taking office in Chilpancingo. On Tuesday, the authorities arrested the city’s public security minister in connection with his death.

World - The New York Times - November 14

Is N.H.L. Officiating Bad? It’s a Trick Question.

An expert from The Athletic breaks down the evolution of hockey officiating, from its “biggest innovations” to its future.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Turnout high in Pennsylvania, officials say

Election officials in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania are seeing high voter turnout throughout the day. Weijia Jiang explains the significance.

Irish general election to be officially called

Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to announce the date for a general election later.

Repression Intensifies in the Country Hosting a Major Climate Meeting

Human rights watchdogs say Azerbaijan is in the midst of a vicious campaign of repression. But in global geopolitics, this energy-rich Caucasus country now has a lot of leverage.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Meet the DIY group for men fixing loneliness and loss

Group that focuses on DIY projects is oversubscribed by men of all ages who want to avoid loneliness.

Meet Musk's Fixer, the Powerful Executive Reshaping Tesla

Omead Afshar, known for his ability to mind-meld with the CEO, steps into the prominent role as the auto business confronts challenges.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Should You Require Video On During Team Meetings?

… and two other tricky workplace dilemmas.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Cashman talks Soto, Alonso with Boras at meeting

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has started talks with agent Scott Boras about keeping Juan Soto with New York, and they also discussed power-hitting first baseman Pete Alonso.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Meet the new leader of the UK Conservative Party

Badenoch has always presented herself as a no-nonsense, right-of-center conservative with a powerful belief in free markets and personal responsibility.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Irish PM Harris plans to hold general election on November 29

The 38-year-old coalition government leader hopes to capitalise on bumper corporate tax receipts

World - Financial Times - November 6

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