Trump announces Tom Homan, former director of immigration enforcement, will serve as ‘border czar’
President-elect Donald Trump said his former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Tom Homan, will serve as “border czar” in the next administration. “I am pleased to announce that former ICE Director and border control heavyweight Tom Homan will be joining the Trump Administration in charge of our nation's borders,” Homan said late […]
Trump Announces Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo Will Not Serve In His Administration
President Trump announced in a post on Truth Social on Saturday night that he will not invite former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo or former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley to join his next Cabinet. “I have no intention of inviting former Ambassador Nikki Haley or former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to the current […]
Susie Wiles to serve as first female White House chief of staff in history
Susie Wiles, a longtime Republican operative, will become President-elect Trump's White House chief of staff. Although Mr. Wiles has largely avoided the spotlight, he is widely credited with running President Trump's most disciplined and well-executed campaign. At his victory celebration in West Palm Beach, Florida, President Trump expressed special gratitude to Mr. Wiles for his […]
Black women to serve together in Senate for first time with Rochester, Alsobrooks wins
Incoming senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) will be the first two Black women to serve together in the Senate. Neither Delaware nor Maryland has ever had a black senator. And Delaware has never been represented by a woman in the Senate. Blunt Rochester and Allsbrooks are the fourth and fifth Black […]
Let ’em eat steak! NYC restaurants serve up cheaper cuts to lure inflation-battered red meat fans
Record-high steak prices have led savvy Big Apple restaurateurs to offer cheaper options like steak frites to lure cash-conscious diners still looking for lean meat dishes. A survey of side dishes revealed that they are forced to do so. The popular French dish, made with cheaper steaks like hanger and top sirloin, is appearing alongside […]
North Dakota woman accused of poisoning boyfriend over inheritance to serve 25 years in prison
a north dakota woman She was charged with poisoning her boyfriend, and her guilty plea means she will serve 25 years in prison. Ina Thea Kenoyer, 48, was arrested by Minot police last October on suspicion of using antifreeze to kill 51-year-old Stephen Edward Riley Jr. Authorities said Kenoyer believed he was planning to break […]
Army soldier sentenced to 14 years for ISIS plot to kill US forces, after requesting he serve 40 years
A U.S. Army soldier has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to trying to aid the Islamic State group and teaching him how to ambush fellow soldiers in the Middle East during what appeared to be a conversation with a terrorist. Ta. Cole Bridges, 24, of Stowe, Ohio, was surprisingly sentenced […]
Union bosses serve the total state, not American workers
The International Longshoremen's Association and its 45,000 members went on strike Tuesday, warning that 36 U.S. ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coast could be paralyzed. The already fragile U.S. logistics system gives unions significant leverage, but the damage caused by Hurricane Helen has exacerbated the need to re-establish supply lines. While conservatives have […]
California pot shops can serve food and drinks like in Amsterdam ‘cafes’ under new bill
Under a new bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom this week, Californians will be able to eat, drink and revel in Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes. Starting Jan. 1, cities in the Golden State can allow marijuana dispensaries to serve customers fresh hot food and non-alcoholic beverages and host live concerts and comedy shows. “Cannabis […]
Bank of America Plans 165 Branch Openings to Serve Clients With ‘Complex Financial Needs’ – PYMNTS.com
Bank of America Bank of America plans to open dozens of branches over the next two years. About 40 of those openings are expected to take place this year, according to Monday's (Sept. 23) survey. press releaseThe goal is to add more than 165 “financial centers” across 63 markets by the end of 2026. This […]