Trump ‘Border Czar’ Pick Outlines First Priorities on Handling Illegal Immigration

‘I don’t care if you’re Republican or Democrat or independent, for border security is national security,’ Tom Homan says. President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for “border czar” on Monday provided more details about the forthcoming administration’s plans on dealing with illegal immigration and the border. Trump on Sunday evening named Tom Homan, the former director of

9 Things to Know About Elise Stefanik, Trump’s Pick for UN Ambassador

President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as ambassador to the United Nations. In a statement on his choice, Trump described Stefanik, 40, as “an incredibly strong, tough, and smart America First fighter.” Now, Stefanik must be confirmed by the Senate. Trump has pushed for whoever is selected as Senate majority leader to

Trump makes demand as Senate Republicans prepare to elect new leader

Washington — As Senate Republicans prepare to vote Wednesday on new leadership for the upcoming Congress, President-elect Donald Trump is already weighing in with demands for the new majority leader regarding his Cabinet.  After a decisive victory in the 2024 elections, Trump is returning to the White House with a GOP-led Senate at his side.

Senate Majority Leader Candidates Agree to Trump’s Demand for Recess Appointments

Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) have said they would support recess appointments. Candidates for Senate majority leader have said they will honor President-elect Donald Trump’s request to make appointments when the Senate is in recess. Ahead of the Senate leadership election on Nov. 13, Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), John