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Trump names Tom Homan, former director of immigration enforcement, as 'border czar'
Read full article: Trump names Tom Homan, former director of immigration enforcement, as 'border czar'President-elect Donald Trump says Tom Homan, his former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement director, will serve as “border czar” in his incoming administration.
Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after his presidential win
Read full article: Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after his presidential winThe judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case has canceled any remaining court deadlines after prosecutors said they need time to assess “the appropriate course going forward” after the Republican’s presidential victory this week.
Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump
Read full article: Justice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald TrumpThe Justice Department has unsealed criminal charges in a thwarted Iranian plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump before this week’s presidential election.
Hungary's leader Orbán predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summit
Read full article: Hungary's leader Orbán predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summitHungary's prime minister is predicting that Donald Trump's new administration will abandon U.S. support for Ukraine.
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Trump victory spurs worry among migrants abroad, but it's not expected to halt migration
Read full article: Trump victory spurs worry among migrants abroad, but it's not expected to halt migrationDonald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election instantly changed calculations for millions of migrants or potential migrants across the globe.
In an Israeli settlement named after Trump, residents see opportunity after the election
Read full article: In an Israeli settlement named after Trump, residents see opportunity after the electionIsraeli residents of a settlement named after Donald Trump hope his return to office will breathe new life into their tiny community in the Golan Heights.
‘It’s just such a phenomenal win;’ Trump supporters still in awe of Trump’s landslide political comeback
Read full article: ‘It’s just such a phenomenal win;’ Trump supporters still in awe of Trump’s landslide political comebackPresident Joe Biden addressed the nation Thursday after former President Donald Trump's election victory.
The Latest: Trump to meet Biden at the White House, the president commends Harris for her campaign
Read full article: The Latest: Trump to meet Biden at the White House, the president commends Harris for her campaignDemocrat Kamala Harris conceded the election but urged her supporters to keep fighting for America’s promise following her defeat to Republican Donald Trump.
Watch Trump declare victory in Palm Beach: ‘We are going to turn our country around’
Read full article: Watch Trump declare victory in Palm Beach: ‘We are going to turn our country around’Former President Donald Trump’s supporters were waiting for his address at a campaign watch party on Wednesday at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach.
Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death row
Read full article: Trump vows to pursue executions after Biden commutes most of federal death rowPresident-elect Donald Trump says he'll “vigorously pursue” capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions.
21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling
Read full article: 21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court rulingViolence that engulfed Mozambique after the country’s highest court confirmed ruling party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections has killed at least 21 people, including two police officers.
After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper focuses on wins
Read full article: After fighting virus, storms and Republicans, departing North Carolina Gov. Cooper focuses on winsNorth Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper leaves his job next week after eight years.
Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executions
Read full article: Biden gives life in prison to 37 of 40 federal death row inmates before Trump can resume executionsPresident Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row.
Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil
Read full article: Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoilRomanian lawmakers have voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition government led by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.
This Week In South Florida Episode: Dec. 22, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Episode: Dec. 22, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Florida Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez; Florida Rep. Marie Woodson; Stephen K. Talpins, chief assistant state attorney at the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office; and Allyn Kilsheimer, the president and chief executive officer of KCE Structural Engineers. Milberg also presents an overview of the 10 new Florida laws that take effect on Jan. 1.
What Trump's decision to wade into spending fight tells us about the next 4 years
Read full article: What Trump's decision to wade into spending fight tells us about the next 4 yearsAfter days of threats and demands, Donald Trump had little to show for it once lawmakers passed a budget deal.
Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and bots
Read full article: Bluesky finds with growth comes growing pains — and botsBluesky has seen its user base soar since the U.S. presidential election, boosted by people seeking refuge from Elon Musk’s X, or wanting an alternative to Meta’s Threads and its algorithms.
What will Syria's future look like? The answer could lie in other Arab countries' recent pasts
Read full article: What will Syria's future look like? The answer could lie in other Arab countries' recent pastsEven with hopes running high, so much can go wrong when a country ousts a longtime dictator and tries to start anew.
Chinese national charged with acting as Beijing's agent in local California election
Read full article: Chinese national charged with acting as Beijing's agent in local California electionA Chinese national has been charged with acting as an illegal agent for Beijing when serving as the campaign manager for an unnamed local California politician.
Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic body
Read full article: Looking at campaign documents for 7 IOC members running to be president of the Olympic bodySeven International Olympic Committee members are running as candidates to be the next president in its first election since 2013.
Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they're hoping to work with him
Read full article: Democratic governors hammered Trump before the election. Now they're hoping to work with himA handful of prominent Democratic governors are quickly adjusting their approach to President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office in January.
Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage's populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics
Read full article: Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage's populist party, a move that could shake up UK politicsBritish politician Nigel Farage says talks are underway about Elon Musk making a hefty donation to Farage’s party Reform U.K. The Times of London reported it could be as much as $100 million, which would be the largest political donation in U.K. history.
A power grab by Republicans in North Carolina becomes a referendum on democracy in the states
Read full article: A power grab by Republicans in North Carolina becomes a referendum on democracy in the statesDemocrats in North Carolina were celebrating big wins in the swing state after the November election, including victories for governor and other top statewide offices.
Romania's political tumult continues as leftist party leaves talks to form pro-European coalition
Read full article: Romania's political tumult continues as leftist party leaves talks to form pro-European coalitionRomania’s leftist Social Democratic Party has withdrawn from negotiations to form a pro-European coalition government, extending political turmoil that has gripped the European Union country after a top court annulled a presidential election.
China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon says
Read full article: China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, the Pentagon saysA Pentagon report says China is expanding its nuclear force, has increased military pressure against Taiwan and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
Judge: Pardoning Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes for Capitol riot plot would be 'frightening'
Read full article: Judge: Pardoning Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes for Capitol riot plot would be 'frightening'The federal judge who presided over the seditious conspiracy case against Oath Keepers members says it would be “frightening” if the anti-government group’s founder, Stewart Rhodes, is pardoned for orchestrating a violent plot to keep Donald Trump in the White House after he lost the 2020 presidential election.
Gov. Andy Beshear says Democrats should set partisanship aside, work to meet people's needs
Read full article: Gov. Andy Beshear says Democrats should set partisanship aside, work to meet people's needsKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says Democrats should think less about partisan politics and more about meeting people’s needs.
The fate of the first-ever White House Gender Policy Council is uncertain in Trump's administration
Read full article: The fate of the first-ever White House Gender Policy Council is uncertain in Trump's administrationDuring the transition period between President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump, there has been at least some coordination on West Wing affairs.
Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll findsElon Musk’s attachment to President-elect Donald Trump has created an unprecedented alliance between America’s most powerful politician and its richest businessman.
Iran's rial hits a record low, battered by regional tensions and an energy crisis
Read full article: Iran's rial hits a record low, battered by regional tensions and an energy crisisThe Iranian rial has fallen to its lowest level in history, losing more than 10% of value since Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election in November.
Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedoms
Read full article: Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedomsThe past year has been both a glass half empty and half full for the world's democracies.
Trump's picks for key positions in his second administration
Read full article: Trump's picks for key positions in his second administrationPresident-elect Donald Trump has filled key posts for his second term in office, prioritizing loyalty after feeling like he was hampered by internal squabbles during his first term.
After investigating Jan. 6, House GOP sides with Trump and goes after Liz Cheney
Read full article: After investigating Jan. 6, House GOP sides with Trump and goes after Liz CheneyWrapping up their report on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, House Republicans have concluded it’s former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney who should be prosecuted for her work probing the riot.