Former Obama Envoy to Canada Weighs In on Trump’s Pick for Top Ottawa Job

A former U.S. ambassador to Canada under the Obama administration said Donald Trump’s pick for the role in Ottawa bodes well for the relationship between the two countries. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced on Nov. 20 that Pete Hoekstra will be heading to Ottawa to serve as U.S. ambassador once he’s confirmed by the Senate.

LIVE NOW: Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas and FBI Director Wray Testify to House on Threats to the Homeland

The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs holds a full committee hearing titled “Threats to the Homeland” featuring Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, FBI Director Christopher Wray, and National Counterterrorism Center Acting Director Brett Holmgren. This hearing is scheduled to commenc… Original News Source Link – Epoch TimesRunning For Office? Conservative Campaign

HHS Chief Defends His Agency’s Handling of Children Who Entered US Illegally

A congressional hearing focused on 323,000 children who have dropped off the radar since being placed with sponsors. In testimony before a congressional subcommittee, Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Xavier Becerra denied that 323,000 unaccompanied minor children who entered the country illegally are unaccounted for. Becerra testified on Nov. 20 before the House Judiciary

‘Hatred Rises Where BDS Is Present’: More Than 100 Rabbis Blast Portland, Maine, for Israel Divestment Vote

‘They can either do business with the BDS movement, or they can do business with the American Jewish community,’ rabbis write Tel Aviv rally for Hamas to release hostages (Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images) More than 100 rabbis from across the country are blasting the left-wing city council of Portland, Maine, for voting to divest from

Gaetz Focused on DOJ Reform, Not ‘Paying Much Attention’ to Ethics Report

Nominee for attorney general brushes off questions about Ethics Committee report, saying his focus remains on reforming the Justice Department. Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, said Wednesday that he’s focused on reforming the Department of Justice (DOJ), brushing off questions about the House Ethics Committee’s decision not to