South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, the nominee for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, said that if confirmed, she would be ready to protect the country against terrorist threats and carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s mandate from the American people to secure the border. Noem, a two-term Republican governor known for her advocacy for border
‘The best way to support a successful transition is to depart the IRS on Jan. 20,’ he says. The head of the IRS said he is stepping down just before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. “After significant introspection and consultation with others, I’ve determined the best way to support a successful transition is to depart the
The action is part of a U.S. operation to counter ‘increasingly reckless cyber activity’ from Beijing, Treasury officials said. The United States on Jan. 17 sanctioned a Chinese cyber actor and a cybersecurity firm, accusing both of aiding the recent hack into the Treasury Department and the intrusion into major U.S. telecom providers. The Chinese
Lithuania has pledged 5–6 percent of GDP for defense, answering President-elect Donald Trump’s call for higher NATO spending. Lithuania has announced plans to boost its defense spending to between 5 percent and 6 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP), becoming the first NATO country to make a firm commitment to President-elect Donald Trump’s request
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine also met with Vivek Ramaswamy and several Ohio elected officials before making the decision days before Trump’s inauguration. Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine named Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill Vice-President-elect JD Vance’s U.S. Senate seat in a Jan. 17 announcement. Vance resigned from his Senate seat earlier this month in
The bill awaits final passage and the signature of incoming President-elect Donald Trump. WASHINGTON—The Senate on Jan. 17 advanced a bill that requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain illegal immigrants arrested for theft, burglary, or shoplifting, setting it up for a final vote. That bill, the Laken Riley Act, also allows states
The bill awaits final passage and the signature of incoming President-elect Donald Trump. The Senate on Jan. 17 ended debate on legislation that requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain illegal immigrants arrested for theft, burglary, or shoplifting. That bill, the Laken Riley Act, also allows states to sue the federal government if