Former acting ICE director Tom Homan, recently appointed as President-elect Trump's border czar, joined Texas Governor Greg Abbott at the border, commending Abbott's efforts and pledging to expand his successful border security model nationwide. Homan highlighted the significant decrease in illegal immigration in Texas under Abbott's leadership. The duo served meals to Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety troopers stationed in Eagle Pass, Texas, symbolizing the anticipated collaboration between the Trump administration and Texas on border security.
This image depicts Thomas Homan and Texas troopers addressing migrant activity at the southern border. (Photo by Christian Torres/Anadolu via Getty Images and Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images))
In other news, a recent report revealed that deportations were actually higher under the Obama administration than during Trump's first term. Democratic attorneys general are reportedly gearing up for legal battles with the incoming Trump administration, citing concerns about civil rights. Meanwhile, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has extended an invitation to the new Trump administration to establish their operations in Virginia rather than Maryland or D.C.
This photo captures a meeting between former President Donald Trump and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin in June 2024. (Trump Campaign)
Senator Tom Cotton criticized individuals within the Department of Defense who are allegedly attempting to obstruct Trump's plans. Discussions regarding potential budget cuts also took place between Senator Marsha Blackburn and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. The reasons behind Trump's decision to exclude Matt Gaetz from his administration were also explored. Following election losses, the DNC union established a GoFundMe page to support former staffers affected by layoffs.
This image shows U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris greeting U.S. President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 19, 2024. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Congress faces a tight deadline to prevent a partial government shutdown after Thanksgiving. Senator Kyrsten Sinema responded to Democrats' acknowledgment that the filibuster could hinder Trump's agenda. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to testify before the House regarding the Afghanistan withdrawal, facing a potential contempt vote. In New York City, an elementary school drew criticism for incorporating gender identity lessons into its kindergarten curriculum. A federal judge ruled in favor of SpaceX against an environmental group seeking to halt rocket launches.
This picture displays a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching the Starlink 4-20 mission from Kennedy Space Center on September 4, 2022. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)
Finally, speculation continues regarding the future plans of a prominent Republican governor after leaving office. For more detailed information on these and other political developments, visit FoxNews.com.
