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President-elect Trump will soon choose his nominee to lead the nation’s intelligence community and is believed to be considering a former Democrat. Tulsi Gabbard, a former Hawaii House Democrat, is on a short list of contenders for director of national intelligence, multiple sources have confirmed to Fox News Digital.Former Utah Republican House Rep. Chris Stewart is also in "active discussions" with the transition team about the role, a source said. Stewart resigned from the House in 2023 to be with his wife when she had health issues. He co-founded lobbying firm Skyline Capitol with Trump's former national security adviser, Robert O'Brien, who

While President-elect Donald Trump has yet to announce who will be at the helm of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), he has indicated several steps he would take to slash "gender-affirming" care for minors across the country.In a video posted to Truth Social in February 2023, Trump said his plan "to stop the chemical, physical and emotional mutilation of our youth" would involve issuing an executive order directing all federal agencies to halt any programs that support or promote sex changes at any age."I will then ask Congress to permanently stop federal taxpayer dollars from being used

Podcast host Joe Rogan suggested during his podcast on Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris put a condition on a possible interview with the podcaster about avoiding "marijuana legalization" talk. "They had, I don’t know how many conversations with my folks, but multiple conversations giving different dates, different times, different this, different that, and we knew that she was going to be in Texas, so I said, ‘open invitation,'" Rogan said. "I think they had requirements on things that she didn't want to talk about, she didn't want to talk about marijuana legalization, which I thought was hilarious."The Harris campaign had

As the crisp fall air settles in and the leaves change, it's the perfect time to prepare your lawn for the colder months ahead. Fall is a crucial season for lawn care, setting the foundation for a lush, healthy yard when spring arrives. But keeping your yard leaf-free during fall can feel like a never-ending battle. Whether aiming for a neat, tidy landscape or simply trying to prevent a buildup of lawn-harming debris, staying on top of leaf management is critical—and it goes beyond just an occasional raking. Plenty of products make leaf cleanup more manageable and efficient, from using time-saving

Texas mother-of-four Suzanne Simpson told her personal banker "that if she went missing to look for her in a lake" in the weeks before her disappearance, according to a newly unsealed police affidavit.Simpson, 51, who was last seen alive on Oct. 6 at her Olmos Park home, also told her banker in August that her husband Brad Simpson would physically assault her and take her cellphone.According to the arrest warrant for Brad, who has been charged with murdering his wife, no evidence has been found indicating that she is still alive.The warrant sheds light on the evidence that investigators say

Rep. Brandon Williams, R-N.Y., is on a short list of contenders being considered for the nomination of Labor Secretary under President-elect Donald Trump's new administration. Williams, who represents central New York, was viewed as one of the most vulnerable House Republican incumbents this election cycle because state Democratic leaders redrew his district to make it more favorable to their party. He was defeated by Democratic state Sen. John Mannion last week, but a source close to the president-elect's transition team confirmed to Fox News Digital that Williams is now under consideration to join Trump's Cabinet. "Brandon Williams was an exceptional member of

Dating back many years, states around the country have featured head-scratching laws. Some strange laws circling the internet are nothing more than rumors and mysterious tales, while others are written into law. In Vermont, strange laws of the past include one mandating that imitation butter be dyed pink. Weird laws still around include one banning billboards. BIZARRE MINNESOTA LAWS, INCLUDING PENALTIES FOR DRIVING A FILTHY CAR, THAT WILL SHOCK YOURead more about strange Vermont laws below. Billboard bans are not specific to Vermont, but they aren't widely present across the United States either. There are four states that have a billboard ban: Vermont, Hawaii, Maine

Justice Department Special Counsel Jack Smith is expected to resign before President-elect Trump is inaugurated in January, the New York Times reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. Smith is aiming to bring to an end his cases against Trump and step down before the new president takes office as a way to get ahead of the Republican's promise to fire him "within two seconds." Trump has pointed to a Supreme Court immunity ruling from this summer that broadened the criteria for official presidential conduct ineligible for prosecution even after a president is no longer in office.Smith has been evaluating how to

It is finally the week of what just might be the biggest boxing match in the history of the sport - whether you want to believe that is the case or not.YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will be in the ring against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and it seems like everyone has a strong opinion on how the fight will play out.The fight will be Tyson's return to professional boxing - his fight against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020 was an exhibition, so this will be his first pro fight since 2005. As for Paul,

Officers with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at a Texas port of entry intercepted $31,169,000 worth of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of peppers on Sunday.The discovery was made by CBP's Office of Field Operations officers at the Pharr International Bridge in Texas, the agency reported on Tuesday.METH WORTH OVER $5M CONCEALED IN FAKE WATERMELON PACKAGING SEIZED AT US-MEXICO BORDEROn Sunday, a tractor trailer traveling from Mexico attempted to enter the U.S. through the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility. The vehicle was selected for inspection, including the use of non-intrusive inspection equipment, which is when CBP officers discovered the drugs.Officers located

A Louisiana woman is behind bars after police say she falsely reported the kidnapping of her young son last week.Artasia Viges, 24, called authorities at around 1 a.m. on Nov. 5 to report the alleged kidnapping of her young son near U.S. 190 and Industrial Road in Eunice, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office.Viges said she was parked on the roadway changing a flat tire when "individuals in an older model truck" took her son.When deputies arrived at the scene, they learned quickly that citizens found the little boy alone in the parking lot of Heinen Medical Clinic

The media warned for months that Donald Trump would have "no guardrails" in a second term, and would probably hand out top positions to a bunch of right-wing crazies.Instead, he picked Marco Rubio yesterday as secretary of State, a 14-year Senate veteran and son of Cuban immigrants who has been informally advising him on foreign policy.MEDIA LIBERALS SAVAGE KAMALA AS TRUMP PICKS EXPERIENCED HARD-LINERSThe president-elect has also tapped a number of Hill veterans who are conventional conservatives, agree with him on key issues and could just as easily have been named by Mitt Romney.Also yesterday, Trump selected Kristi Noem, the

Elon Musk, who was selected by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, shared some insight on X on Tuesday into how the department will operate.Musk said that the department will take suggestions and concerns from everyday Americans regarding how the government spends money."Anytime the public thinks we are cutting something important or not cutting something wasteful, just let us know!" Musk said in part in the X post.Musk also said all the department's actions "will be posted online for maximum transparency."TRUMP'S PICKS SO FAR: HERE'S WHO WILL BE

Canada Soccer has parted ways with Bev Priestman. The decision to relieve Priestman of her coaching duties comes after an independent review was launche into her role in a drone surveillance scandal at this past summer's Olympics in Paris. Assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joseph Lombardi were also relieved of duty as Canada Soccer released the findings of the investigation.The women's soccer team became embroiled in the scandal after New Zealand raised concerns about a drone flying near their practice area as the team prepared for soccer competition at the Olympic tournament. FIFA fined Canada Soccer $228,000 and docked six

Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill played in Monday night's game against the Los Angeles Rams with what he described as a torn ligament in his wrist.The eight-time Pro Bowler was a game-time decision heading into "Monday Night Football" and missed some practice time recently. While Hill told ESPN he had been dealing with wrist issues since training camp, he claims the events that transpired as he was detained by police near the Dolphins home stadium in September exacerbated the injury.Hill added that he previously underwent an MRI which confirmed a torn ligament in his wrist.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE

So, four years ago, Joe Biden made Kamala Harris the border czar. Then, when she did nothing, the legacy media insisted she never was the border czar, as if we were the ones with dementia. After four years of chaos at the southern border and illegal alien criminals creating havoc on America's streets, President-elect Donald Trump announced that Tom Homan, his former director of ICE, will be the new border czar. He'll be in charge of all deportation of illegals back to their countries of origin. Of course, this won't be popular among the usual suspects, but I wonder if

Canada Soccer has parted ways with Bev Priestman. The decision to relieve Priestman of her coaching duties comes after an independent review was launche into her role in a drone surveillance scandal at this past summer's Olympics in Paris. Assistant coach Jasmine Mander and analyst Joseph Lombardi were also relieved of duty as Canada Soccer released the findings of the investigation.The women's soccer team became embroiled in the scandal after New Zealand raised concerns about a drone flying near their practice area as the team prepared for soccer competition at the Olympic tournament. FIFA fined Canada Soccer $228,000 and docked six

Since winning the election last week, President-elect Trump has begun evaluating and rolling out his Cabinet picks, with dozens of people jockeying for about two dozen of the highest-level positions in government. So far, Trump has only confirmed three names, though others have been leaked to the media. Here’s a roundup of who will join Trump’s Cabinet: Wiles has been widely lauded for heading Trump’s successful campaign this year, having run Trump’s campaign operations in Florida in 2016 and 2020. She maintained close ties with the president-elect throughout the Biden administration and signed on as CEO of Trump’s Save America PAC in 2021. "Susie is

A British university student was caught at Los Angeles International Airport allegedly attempting to smuggle 13 white T-shirts soaked with methamphetamine.Myah Saakwa-Mante, 20, is charged with illegal drug possession with intent to distribute, among other charges.METH WORTH OVER $5M CONCEALED IN FAKE WATERMELON PACKAGING SEIZED AT US-MEXICO BORDERProsecutors say Saakwa-Mante was caught at LAX on Nov. 2 attempting to smuggle methamphetamine to Australia, according to a criminal complaint obtained by Fox News Digital.Customs officials found the contraband inside the case after she checked onto her international flight to Brisbane, Australia, the criminal complaint said.DOZENS CHARGED IN INTERNATIONAL DRUG SMUGGLING OPERATION

Fox News host Pete Hegseth has been selected by President-elect Trump to serve as his secretary of defense. "I am honored to announce that I have nominated Pete Hegseth to serve in my Cabinet as The Secretary of Defense. Pete has spent his entire life as a Warrior for the Troops, and for the Country. Pete is tough, smart and a true believer in America First," Trump said in a statement.  Source link : https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-host-pete-hegseth-serve-defense-secretary-under-trump Author : Publish date : 2024-11-13 00:14:24 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

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It's been a ruff day for Senator-elect Jim Justice of West Virginia and his famous pooch, Babydog.Babydog Justice, the unofficial mascot of Justice's campaign for Senate, has reportedly been banned from the voting floor, according to reporting from Axios.Axios reports that dogs are not allowed on the Senate floor unless they are verifiable service animals, and even then require additional screening for potential allergies.Justice was reportedly informed of the decision during Tuesday's orientation for Senators-elect at the Capitol Rotunda. Dogs are regularly allowed on Capitol premises, including elected officials' offices. This ban appears to only apply to the Senate floor,

President-elect Trump has hit the ground running on filling out his potential future cabinet, announcing names for key positions well before he did following his 2016 election win.Trump has announced six Cabinet picks in the week since winning the election, most recently tapping Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., to serve as his national security adviser."Mike is the first Green Beret to have been elected to Congress, and previously served in the White House and Pentagon. Mike served in the Army Special Forces for 27 years where he was deployed multiple times in combat for which he was awarded four Bronze Stars,

Armie Hammer received an unusual gift from his mother, Dru Hammer, for his birthday this year.On his "Armie HammerTime" podcast, she recalled reaching out to her son, saying, "I call Armie, and I go, ‘What would you like for your birthday this year?’ He was like, 'I don’t know. Maybe money. Whatever.’ And I was like, ‘I believe I’m going to give you a vasectomy.’"Hammer agreed to go to a doctor for a consultation, recalling, "He was like, ‘Are you sure you wanna do this?’ I’m like, ‘I have two beautiful kids. I don’t want any more kids. I’m good

Israel and the U.S. "have to get the hostages back" who are "going through hell in the dungeons of Gaza," one of the country’s leaders told President Biden while visiting the White House Tuesday. "I know that you're working very hard to make sure that this war will end and that there will be, first and foremost, security for the people of Israel, as well as for the people of Lebanon," Israeli President Isaac Herzog told Biden, adding that 101 hostages have been held in the Gaza Strip for more than 400 days. "I know, Mr. President ... you’re day in, day out,