President-elect Donald Trump is calling on hockey legend Wayne Gretzky to run for Prime Minister of Canada, stating that he would effectively be running for “governor of Canada” in another jab at embattled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

“I just left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great One’ as he is known in Ice Hockey circles. I said, ‘Wayne, why don’t you run for Prime Minister of Canada, soon to be known as the Governor of Canada – You would win easily, you wouldn’t even have to campaign,’ Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

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“He had no interest, but I think the people of Canada should start a DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY Movement. It would be so much fun to watch!”

While Gretzky has stated that he has no interest in the position, Trump’s post did catch the attention of his wife, Janet, who reposted the president-elect’s post on social media.

Trump’s latest post comes as Trudeau is facing calls to step down from key members of his governing coalition. Earlier this month, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from Trudeau’s cabinet. Jagmeet Singh — whose New Democratic Party has been crucial to keeping Trudeau’s left-wing government in power —  called on the prime minister to step aside just a few days later.

The main opposition Conservative Party in the country have since called for a new election.

Trump and Trudeau met at the president-elect’s Mar-A-Lago estate last month after Trump threatened to impose steep tariffs on Canadian and Mexican good entering the country if they do not work to curb illegal immigration and the flow of illegal drugs across their respective borders with the United States.

While the U.S. southern border with Mexico receives the majority of media coverage and political action concerning illegal immigration, record numbers of illegal aliens have been entering the country from Canada since President Biden took office in 2021.

Data gathered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) found that record numbers of illegal aliens entered the United States from the northern border between 2023 and 2024, which reached a monthly peak in May.

Trump has continuously poked fun at Canada’s left-wing prime minister in the days and weeks following the meeting, suggesting that he will soon lead an effort to annex Canada. “It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada. I look forward to seeing the Governor again soon so that we may continue our in depth talks on Tariffs and Trade, the results of which will be truly spectacular for all!” the incoming president wrote in a Truth Social post earlier this month.

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2024-12-26 19:39:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Ftrendingpoliticsnews.com%2Ftrump-calls-on-nhl-legend-to-run-for-prime-minister-of-canada-cmc%2F?w=600&h=450, President-elect Donald Trump is calling on hockey legend Wayne Gretzky to run for Prime Minister of Canada, stating that he would effectively be running for “governor of Canada” in another jab at embattled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “I just left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great One’ as he is known in Ice Hockey circles. I,

President-elect Donald Trump is calling on hockey legend Wayne Gretzky to run for Prime Minister of Canada, stating that he would effectively be running for “governor of Canada” in another jab at embattled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

“I just left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great One’ as he is known in Ice Hockey circles. I said, ‘Wayne, why don’t you run for Prime Minister of Canada, soon to be known as the Governor of Canada – You would win easily, you wouldn’t even have to campaign,’ Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

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“He had no interest, but I think the people of Canada should start a DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY Movement. It would be so much fun to watch!”

While Gretzky has stated that he has no interest in the position, Trump’s post did catch the attention of his wife, Janet, who reposted the president-elect’s post on social media.

Trump’s latest post comes as Trudeau is facing calls to step down from key members of his governing coalition. Earlier this month, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from Trudeau’s cabinet. Jagmeet Singh — whose New Democratic Party has been crucial to keeping Trudeau’s left-wing government in power —  called on the prime minister to step aside just a few days later.

The main opposition Conservative Party in the country have since called for a new election.

Trump and Trudeau met at the president-elect’s Mar-A-Lago estate last month after Trump threatened to impose steep tariffs on Canadian and Mexican good entering the country if they do not work to curb illegal immigration and the flow of illegal drugs across their respective borders with the United States.

While the U.S. southern border with Mexico receives the majority of media coverage and political action concerning illegal immigration, record numbers of illegal aliens have been entering the country from Canada since President Biden took office in 2021.

Data gathered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) found that record numbers of illegal aliens entered the United States from the northern border between 2023 and 2024, which reached a monthly peak in May.

Trump has continuously poked fun at Canada’s left-wing prime minister in the days and weeks following the meeting, suggesting that he will soon lead an effort to annex Canada. “It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada. I look forward to seeing the Governor again soon so that we may continue our in depth talks on Tariffs and Trade, the results of which will be truly spectacular for all!” the incoming president wrote in a Truth Social post earlier this month.

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, President-elect Donald Trump is calling on hockey legend Wayne Gretzky to run for Prime Minister of Canada, stating that he would effectively be running for “governor of Canada” in another jab at embattled Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “I just left Wayne Gretzky, ‘The Great One’ as he is known in Ice Hockey circles. I said, ‘Wayne, why don’t you run for Prime Minister of Canada, soon to be known as the Governor of Canada – You would win easily, you wouldn’t even have to campaign,’ Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. YOURS FREE: Claim Your ‘Trump Victory’ Coin NOW! “He had no interest, but I think the people of Canada should start a DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY Movement. It would be so much fun to watch!” While Gretzky has stated that he has no interest in the position, Trump’s post did catch the attention of his wife, Janet, who reposted the president-elect’s post on social media. Trump’s latest post comes as Trudeau is facing calls to step down from key members of his governing coalition. Earlier this month, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned from Trudeau’s cabinet. Jagmeet Singh — whose New Democratic Party has been crucial to keeping Trudeau’s left-wing government in power —  called on the prime minister to step aside just a few days later. The main opposition Conservative Party in the country have since called for a new election. Trump and Trudeau met at the president-elect’s Mar-A-Lago estate last month after Trump threatened to impose steep tariffs on Canadian and Mexican good entering the country if they do not work to curb illegal immigration and the flow of illegal drugs across their respective borders with the United States. While the U.S. southern border with Mexico receives the majority of media coverage and political action concerning illegal immigration, record numbers of illegal aliens have been entering the country from Canada since President Biden took office in 2021. Data gathered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) found that record numbers of illegal aliens entered the United States from the northern border between 2023 and 2024, which reached a monthly peak in May. Trump has continuously poked fun at Canada’s left-wing prime minister in the days and weeks following the meeting, suggesting that he will soon lead an effort to annex Canada. “It was a pleasure to have dinner the other night with Governor Justin Trudeau of the Great State of Canada. I look forward to seeing the Governor again soon so that we may continue our in depth talks on Tariffs and Trade, the results of which will be truly spectacular for all!” the incoming president wrote in a Truth Social post earlier this month. (FREE GUIDE: Trump’s Secret New “IRS Loophole” Has Democrats Panicking), , , https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/49461487086_2414988572_b-1000×600.jpg, Trending Politics Conservative Breaking News and Commentary, , https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-tp-fav-2-32×32.png, https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/feed/, Cullen McCue,

Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s “border czar,” revealed in an interview that he plans on brining back family detention. The former Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who served under the Obama and first Trump administration, revealed U.S. immigration authorities will “once more put families with children in detention centers.”

“Here’s the issue, you knew you were in the country illegally and chose to have a child. So you put your family in that position,” he told the Wall Street Journal. “We’re going to need to construct family facilities,” Homan said. “How many beds we’re going to need will depend on what the data says.”

“We need to show the American people we can do this and not be inhumane about it,” he continued. “We can’t lose the faith of the American people.”

Homan was a top official at ICE in 2012 when the agency deported over 400,000 individuals, the highest number ever. He mentioned that he couldn’t promise a specific number of deportations until he understands the resources available to increase ICE’s capacity. “I’ll be setting myself up for disappointment,” he said.

December 5, 2017

Trump and his top advisors have promised to deploy National Guard troops to increase deportations. Homan mentioned that the troops could assist with transportation and other support tasks, but only trained law enforcement officers can carry out immigration arrests.

“I don’t see this thing as being sweeps and the military going through neighborhoods,” he told the WSJ, saying that it will be a “targeted” campaign aimed at those who have criminal records.

Since 2019, around 450,000 unaccompanied minors have been sent to ORR, as reported by the Department of Homeland Security in August. Out of these, 32,000 missed their court hearings, and 291,000 did not receive a notice to appear from ICE. Homan noted that many of these minors are likely with family members, but he aims to engage nonprofit organizations and private contractors to better locate them. He is uncertain about how to secure more funding for a stronger oversight system.

Juárez, Chih., Mex., 03-21-24. Hundreds of migrants attempt to cross the US-Mexico border, while the TX National Guard works to prevent irregular crossings.

“I think some of these children will be in forced labor, and some will be in the sex trade,” he said. “I think some will be perfectly fine. We just want to make sure.”

Homan also mentioned that parents who entered the United States illegally, brought their children over, and took them back from U.S. government care should face deportation. This is why many people choose not to attend government check-ins.

“I’m not saying take them into custody,” the ‘border Czar’ said. “We’ll let them get the child and put them in proceedings with the child, so they can go to court and plead their case as a family.”

He mentioned that he will look into how the government uses the CBP One mobile app, which the Biden administration implemented for managing queues. Homan pointed out that it has led to some fraudulent claims. When asked if illegal crossings might rise if Trump removes the app and other legal entry options, Homan said that strict enforcement, such as not allowing migrants to enter the country while their asylum claims are being processed, will act as a deterrent.

“At the beginning we may see numbers coming up when we shut these programs down,” Homan concluded. “They’re going to try to come illegally, but once the message is clear that we’re ending catch-and-release, the numbers will reduce.”

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2024-12-26 19:25:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Ftrendingpoliticsnews.com%2Ftrump-border-czar-confirms-he-will-reinstate-major-deportation-policy-mace%2F?w=600&h=450, Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s “border czar,” revealed in an interview that he plans on brining back family detention. The former Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who served under the Obama and first Trump administration, revealed U.S. immigration authorities will “once more put families with children in detention centers.” “Here’s the issue,

Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s “border czar,” revealed in an interview that he plans on brining back family detention. The former Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who served under the Obama and first Trump administration, revealed U.S. immigration authorities will “once more put families with children in detention centers.”

“Here’s the issue, you knew you were in the country illegally and chose to have a child. So you put your family in that position,” he told the Wall Street Journal. “We’re going to need to construct family facilities,” Homan said. “How many beds we’re going to need will depend on what the data says.”

“We need to show the American people we can do this and not be inhumane about it,” he continued. “We can’t lose the faith of the American people.”

Homan was a top official at ICE in 2012 when the agency deported over 400,000 individuals, the highest number ever. He mentioned that he couldn’t promise a specific number of deportations until he understands the resources available to increase ICE’s capacity. “I’ll be setting myself up for disappointment,” he said.

December 5, 2017

Trump and his top advisors have promised to deploy National Guard troops to increase deportations. Homan mentioned that the troops could assist with transportation and other support tasks, but only trained law enforcement officers can carry out immigration arrests.

“I don’t see this thing as being sweeps and the military going through neighborhoods,” he told the WSJ, saying that it will be a “targeted” campaign aimed at those who have criminal records.

Since 2019, around 450,000 unaccompanied minors have been sent to ORR, as reported by the Department of Homeland Security in August. Out of these, 32,000 missed their court hearings, and 291,000 did not receive a notice to appear from ICE. Homan noted that many of these minors are likely with family members, but he aims to engage nonprofit organizations and private contractors to better locate them. He is uncertain about how to secure more funding for a stronger oversight system.

Juárez, Chih., Mex., 03-21-24. Hundreds of migrants attempt to cross the US-Mexico border, while the TX National Guard works to prevent irregular crossings.

“I think some of these children will be in forced labor, and some will be in the sex trade,” he said. “I think some will be perfectly fine. We just want to make sure.”

Homan also mentioned that parents who entered the United States illegally, brought their children over, and took them back from U.S. government care should face deportation. This is why many people choose not to attend government check-ins.

“I’m not saying take them into custody,” the ‘border Czar’ said. “We’ll let them get the child and put them in proceedings with the child, so they can go to court and plead their case as a family.”

He mentioned that he will look into how the government uses the CBP One mobile app, which the Biden administration implemented for managing queues. Homan pointed out that it has led to some fraudulent claims. When asked if illegal crossings might rise if Trump removes the app and other legal entry options, Homan said that strict enforcement, such as not allowing migrants to enter the country while their asylum claims are being processed, will act as a deterrent.

“At the beginning we may see numbers coming up when we shut these programs down,” Homan concluded. “They’re going to try to come illegally, but once the message is clear that we’re ending catch-and-release, the numbers will reduce.”

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, Tom Homan, President-elect Donald Trump’s “border czar,” revealed in an interview that he plans on brining back family detention. The former Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, who served under the Obama and first Trump administration, revealed U.S. immigration authorities will “once more put families with children in detention centers.” “Here’s the issue, you knew you were in the country illegally and chose to have a child. So you put your family in that position,” he told the Wall Street Journal. “We’re going to need to construct family facilities,” Homan said. “How many beds we’re going to need will depend on what the data says.” “We need to show the American people we can do this and not be inhumane about it,” he continued. “We can’t lose the faith of the American people.” Homan was a top official at ICE in 2012 when the agency deported over 400,000 individuals, the highest number ever. He mentioned that he couldn’t promise a specific number of deportations until he understands the resources available to increase ICE’s capacity. “I’ll be setting myself up for disappointment,” he said. December 5, 2017 Trump and his top advisors have promised to deploy National Guard troops to increase deportations. Homan mentioned that the troops could assist with transportation and other support tasks, but only trained law enforcement officers can carry out immigration arrests. “I don’t see this thing as being sweeps and the military going through neighborhoods,” he told the WSJ, saying that it will be a “targeted” campaign aimed at those who have criminal records. Since 2019, around 450,000 unaccompanied minors have been sent to ORR, as reported by the Department of Homeland Security in August. Out of these, 32,000 missed their court hearings, and 291,000 did not receive a notice to appear from ICE. Homan noted that many of these minors are likely with family members, but he aims to engage nonprofit organizations and private contractors to better locate them. He is uncertain about how to secure more funding for a stronger oversight system. Juárez, Chih., Mex., 03-21-24. Hundreds of migrants attempt to cross the US-Mexico border, while the TX National Guard works to prevent irregular crossings. “I think some of these children will be in forced labor, and some will be in the sex trade,” he said. “I think some will be perfectly fine. We just want to make sure.” Homan also mentioned that parents who entered the United States illegally, brought their children over, and took them back from U.S. government care should face deportation. This is why many people choose not to attend government check-ins. “I’m not saying take them into custody,” the ‘border Czar’ said. “We’ll let them get the child and put them in proceedings with the child, so they can go to court and plead their case as a family.” He mentioned that he will look into how the government uses the CBP One mobile app, which the Biden administration implemented for managing queues. Homan pointed out that it has led to some fraudulent claims. When asked if illegal crossings might rise if Trump removes the app and other legal entry options, Homan said that strict enforcement, such as not allowing migrants to enter the country while their asylum claims are being processed, will act as a deterrent. “At the beginning we may see numbers coming up when we shut these programs down,” Homan concluded. “They’re going to try to come illegally, but once the message is clear that we’re ending catch-and-release, the numbers will reduce.” YOURS FREE: Claim Your ‘Trump Victory’ Coin NOW!, , , https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/52651827679_8f3d197e66_b-1000×600.jpg, Trending Politics Conservative Breaking News and Commentary, , https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-tp-fav-2-32×32.png, https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/feed/, Chris Powell,

Marianne Williamson, an author and two-time Democratic Party presidential candidate, announced Thursday that she is launching a campaign to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.

In a video statement announcing her candidacy, Williamson pointed to the success of President-elect Donald Trump in calling for radical changes in strategy at the DNC. “For those of us who wish to be part of a passionate, fierce, but loyal opposition to what the Republicans are bringing forth in 2025 and beyond, there’s a lot for us to think about. I feel that in order for the Democrats to rise like a phoenix from the ashes of our electoral defeat, we need to look at more than just the outer issues, such as data analysis and field organizing and fundraising. We need to transform,” she said.

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“In a way, we need to reinvent the Democratic Party in order to counter what MAGA is bringing to the table. There’s a collective adrenaline rush in all of that, and we have to create our own massive psychological and emotional appeal for the American people.”

Williamson, who most recently ran for president in 2024, went on to say that she “understands” why Democrats lost in November while painting the picture of a party that is out of touch. “And today I am announcing I’m running for DNC chair because I feel that I can bring a level of expertise to the process of lifting up this possibility of victory over the next two and four years in a way that will not occur if we are only looking traditional means of politicking in order to make that happen. I know how deeply we need to listen to people. I know that we need to hear people. We need to humble ourselves,” she continued.

Williamson is the latest candidate to announce her candidacy to replace outgoing DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. She joins a wide field of candidates that includes former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler, New York state Sen. James Skoufis and former Maryland Senate candidate Robert Houton.

Gun control activist David Hogg has also expressed interest in a bid, though he has yet to formally announce.

While several candidates have come forward, the debate over the direction of the DNC going forward has been contentious. Harrison has rejected the notion that the party needs to move away from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies and identity politics.

In a racially-focused speech to state Democratic Party chairs in Arizona last month, Harrison urged black democrats and other “people of color” to forcefully push back against the notion that the party should redirect focus from DEI policies. “When I wake up in the morning, when I look in the mirror, when I step out the door, I can’t rub this off,” he said, drawing attention to his own racial identity. “This is who I am. This is how the world perceives me.”

Harrison continued, “That is my identity, and it is not politics. It is my life. And the people that I need in the party, that I need to stand up for me, have to recognize that. You cannot run away from that.”

Elsewhere in his speech, Harrison stated that he plans to air several grievances once he leaves his post, stating that “the muzzle comes off” the day after his replacement is elected on February 1. He further stated that he has no plans to endorse a replacement.

“That’s it for you all,” Harrison said towards the conclusion of his speech. “Because I’m saving the rest for my book. And I am naming names.”

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2024-12-26 19:07:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Ftrendingpoliticsnews.com%2Fex-presidential-candidate-launches-bid-for-dnc-chair-cmc%2F?w=600&h=450, Marianne Williamson, an author and two-time Democratic Party presidential candidate, announced Thursday that she is launching a campaign to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. In a video statement announcing her candidacy, Williamson pointed to the success of President-elect Donald Trump in calling for radical changes in strategy at the DNC. “For those,

Marianne Williamson, an author and two-time Democratic Party presidential candidate, announced Thursday that she is launching a campaign to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee.

In a video statement announcing her candidacy, Williamson pointed to the success of President-elect Donald Trump in calling for radical changes in strategy at the DNC. “For those of us who wish to be part of a passionate, fierce, but loyal opposition to what the Republicans are bringing forth in 2025 and beyond, there’s a lot for us to think about. I feel that in order for the Democrats to rise like a phoenix from the ashes of our electoral defeat, we need to look at more than just the outer issues, such as data analysis and field organizing and fundraising. We need to transform,” she said.

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“In a way, we need to reinvent the Democratic Party in order to counter what MAGA is bringing to the table. There’s a collective adrenaline rush in all of that, and we have to create our own massive psychological and emotional appeal for the American people.”

Williamson, who most recently ran for president in 2024, went on to say that she “understands” why Democrats lost in November while painting the picture of a party that is out of touch. “And today I am announcing I’m running for DNC chair because I feel that I can bring a level of expertise to the process of lifting up this possibility of victory over the next two and four years in a way that will not occur if we are only looking traditional means of politicking in order to make that happen. I know how deeply we need to listen to people. I know that we need to hear people. We need to humble ourselves,” she continued.

Williamson is the latest candidate to announce her candidacy to replace outgoing DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. She joins a wide field of candidates that includes former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler, New York state Sen. James Skoufis and former Maryland Senate candidate Robert Houton.

Gun control activist David Hogg has also expressed interest in a bid, though he has yet to formally announce.

While several candidates have come forward, the debate over the direction of the DNC going forward has been contentious. Harrison has rejected the notion that the party needs to move away from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies and identity politics.

In a racially-focused speech to state Democratic Party chairs in Arizona last month, Harrison urged black democrats and other “people of color” to forcefully push back against the notion that the party should redirect focus from DEI policies. “When I wake up in the morning, when I look in the mirror, when I step out the door, I can’t rub this off,” he said, drawing attention to his own racial identity. “This is who I am. This is how the world perceives me.”

Harrison continued, “That is my identity, and it is not politics. It is my life. And the people that I need in the party, that I need to stand up for me, have to recognize that. You cannot run away from that.”

Elsewhere in his speech, Harrison stated that he plans to air several grievances once he leaves his post, stating that “the muzzle comes off” the day after his replacement is elected on February 1. He further stated that he has no plans to endorse a replacement.

“That’s it for you all,” Harrison said towards the conclusion of his speech. “Because I’m saving the rest for my book. And I am naming names.”

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, Marianne Williamson, an author and two-time Democratic Party presidential candidate, announced Thursday that she is launching a campaign to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. In a video statement announcing her candidacy, Williamson pointed to the success of President-elect Donald Trump in calling for radical changes in strategy at the DNC. “For those of us who wish to be part of a passionate, fierce, but loyal opposition to what the Republicans are bringing forth in 2025 and beyond, there’s a lot for us to think about. I feel that in order for the Democrats to rise like a phoenix from the ashes of our electoral defeat, we need to look at more than just the outer issues, such as data analysis and field organizing and fundraising. We need to transform,” she said. (POLL: Should Pelosi Be Banned From Trading Stocks?) “In a way, we need to reinvent the Democratic Party in order to counter what MAGA is bringing to the table. There’s a collective adrenaline rush in all of that, and we have to create our own massive psychological and emotional appeal for the American people.” Williamson, who most recently ran for president in 2024, went on to say that she “understands” why Democrats lost in November while painting the picture of a party that is out of touch. “And today I am announcing I’m running for DNC chair because I feel that I can bring a level of expertise to the process of lifting up this possibility of victory over the next  two and four years in a way that will not occur if we are only looking traditional means of politicking in order to make that happen. I know how deeply we need to listen to people. I know that we need to hear people. We need to humble ourselves,” she continued. Williamson is the latest candidate to announce her candidacy to replace outgoing DNC Chair Jaime Harrison. She joins a wide field of candidates that includes former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin, Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler, New York state Sen. James Skoufis and former Maryland Senate candidate Robert Houton. Gun control activist David Hogg has also expressed interest in a bid, though he has yet to formally announce. While several candidates have come forward, the debate over the direction of the DNC going forward has been contentious. Harrison has rejected the notion that the party needs to move away from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies and identity politics. In a racially-focused speech to state Democratic Party chairs in Arizona last month, Harrison urged black democrats and other “people of color” to forcefully push back against the notion that the party should redirect focus from DEI policies. “When I wake up in the morning, when I look in the mirror, when I step out the door, I can’t rub this off,” he said, drawing attention to his own racial identity. “This is who I am. This is how the world perceives me.” Harrison continued, “That is my identity, and it is not politics. It is my life. And the people that I need in the party, that I need to stand up for me, have to recognize that. You cannot run away from that.” Elsewhere in his speech, Harrison stated that he plans to air several grievances once he leaves his post, stating that “the muzzle comes off” the day after his replacement is elected on February 1. He further stated that he has no plans to endorse a replacement. “That’s it for you all,” Harrison said towards the conclusion of his speech. “Because I’m saving the rest for my book. And I am naming names.” (FREE GUIDE: Trump’s Secret New “IRS Loophole” Has Democrats Panicking), , , https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/48563619656_37546530ea_b.jpg, Trending Politics Conservative Breaking News and Commentary, , https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-tp-fav-2-32×32.png, https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/feed/, Cullen McCue,

Lindy Li, a high-profile former fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris, has severed ties with the Democratic Party in a fiery exit, accusing the campaign of grossly misusing donor funds and showing favoritism to billionaires like Oprah Winfrey. Li, who raised millions for Harris’s failed presidential bid, claims her disillusionment reached a breaking point after witnessing what she called financial irresponsibility and a lack of accountability.

“My initial disillusionment became clear when I realized that they spent, they burnt, essentially set $2.5 billion on fire,” Li told Fox News. “They raised $1.5 billion through the campaign, another billion through the super PAC Future Forward, and there’s been no accountability.”

“We still haven’t gotten any answer as to why Oprah—a billionaire—got $2.5 million dollars through her production company. Why couldn’t she pay for it? She’s an oligarch; she could have just covered the production costs herself. And not to mention the fact that they spent $450,000 putting Kamala Harris’s face on the Sphere. Now tell me why that would be helpful. Tell me how that would help her win. Obviously, that was an utter failure.”

Li also highlighted other expenditures she deemed egregious, including $450,000 to project Harris’s face onto a Las Vegas digital sphere and $500,000 paid to Al Sharpton “moments before he interviewed her.”

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“I haven’t met a single donor who disagrees with me,” Li added. Li’s decision to publicly cut ties with the Democratic Party has not come without repercussions. She says she has faced online harassment and vitriol since making her announcement, with the party resorting to “public shaming” and “psychological terrorism.”

“So this is all happening really quickly for me, but you might see me at the inauguration,” she revealed. “I don’t want to say too much right now, but somebody on Team Trump already reached out to me. They’ve been incredibly gracious. And on day one, they were kinder to me and more humane than the DNC ever was.”

Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign concluded with a significant financial shortfall, leaving approximately $20 million in debt despite raising over $1 billion. The campaign’s financial strategy has come under fire, with many pointing to high-profile but costly expenditures that failed to deliver a victory in the election.

Among the campaign’s significant outlays was nearly $2.5 million paid to Oprah Winfrey’s production company for a celebrity-packed town hall event, a sum that exceeded initial estimates. Similarly, six-figure amounts were allocated to set designs for various media appearances, including Harris’s participation in the popular podcast Call Her Daddy. While the investments were intended to amplify the campaign’s visibility, they sparked criticism about prioritizing style over substance.

NEW: Kamala Harris’ appearance on ‘Call Her Daddy’ turns into massive flop as the YouTube segment barely received 100k views in the first 16 hours with mostly negative reactions.

At the time of this post, the segment on YouTube has 4.9k likes and 11k dislikes, meaning it has a… pic.twitter.com/XyEbTCZJ45

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 7, 2024

Harris’s campaign raised unprecedented funds, fueled by support from high-profile donors and grassroots contributors. However, the substantial debt has fueled internal discussions about the party’s future direction and the challenges of balancing celebrity-driven appeal with traditional campaign strategies.

As Harris faces mounting criticism from both former allies and political opponents, Li’s defection underscores the growing fractures within the Democratic Party—a big contrast to Trump’s apparent success in unifying his base heading into his second term.

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2024-12-26 18:36:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Ftrendingpoliticsnews.com%2Fformer-kamala-harris-fundraiser-slams-vice-president-for-misusing-donor-funds-mace%2F?w=600&h=450, Lindy Li, a high-profile former fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris, has severed ties with the Democratic Party in a fiery exit, accusing the campaign of grossly misusing donor funds and showing favoritism to billionaires like Oprah Winfrey. Li, who raised millions for Harris’s failed presidential bid, claims her disillusionment reached a breaking point after,

Lindy Li, a high-profile former fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris, has severed ties with the Democratic Party in a fiery exit, accusing the campaign of grossly misusing donor funds and showing favoritism to billionaires like Oprah Winfrey. Li, who raised millions for Harris’s failed presidential bid, claims her disillusionment reached a breaking point after witnessing what she called financial irresponsibility and a lack of accountability.

“My initial disillusionment became clear when I realized that they spent, they burnt, essentially set $2.5 billion on fire,” Li told Fox News. “They raised $1.5 billion through the campaign, another billion through the super PAC Future Forward, and there’s been no accountability.”

“We still haven’t gotten any answer as to why Oprah—a billionaire—got $2.5 million dollars through her production company. Why couldn’t she pay for it? She’s an oligarch; she could have just covered the production costs herself. And not to mention the fact that they spent $450,000 putting Kamala Harris’s face on the Sphere. Now tell me why that would be helpful. Tell me how that would help her win. Obviously, that was an utter failure.”

Li also highlighted other expenditures she deemed egregious, including $450,000 to project Harris’s face onto a Las Vegas digital sphere and $500,000 paid to Al Sharpton “moments before he interviewed her.”

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“I haven’t met a single donor who disagrees with me,” Li added. Li’s decision to publicly cut ties with the Democratic Party has not come without repercussions. She says she has faced online harassment and vitriol since making her announcement, with the party resorting to “public shaming” and “psychological terrorism.”

“So this is all happening really quickly for me, but you might see me at the inauguration,” she revealed. “I don’t want to say too much right now, but somebody on Team Trump already reached out to me. They’ve been incredibly gracious. And on day one, they were kinder to me and more humane than the DNC ever was.”

Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign concluded with a significant financial shortfall, leaving approximately $20 million in debt despite raising over $1 billion. The campaign’s financial strategy has come under fire, with many pointing to high-profile but costly expenditures that failed to deliver a victory in the election.

Among the campaign’s significant outlays was nearly $2.5 million paid to Oprah Winfrey’s production company for a celebrity-packed town hall event, a sum that exceeded initial estimates. Similarly, six-figure amounts were allocated to set designs for various media appearances, including Harris’s participation in the popular podcast Call Her Daddy. While the investments were intended to amplify the campaign’s visibility, they sparked criticism about prioritizing style over substance.

NEW: Kamala Harris’ appearance on ‘Call Her Daddy’ turns into massive flop as the YouTube segment barely received 100k views in the first 16 hours with mostly negative reactions.

At the time of this post, the segment on YouTube has 4.9k likes and 11k dislikes, meaning it has a… pic.twitter.com/XyEbTCZJ45

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 7, 2024

Harris’s campaign raised unprecedented funds, fueled by support from high-profile donors and grassroots contributors. However, the substantial debt has fueled internal discussions about the party’s future direction and the challenges of balancing celebrity-driven appeal with traditional campaign strategies.

As Harris faces mounting criticism from both former allies and political opponents, Li’s defection underscores the growing fractures within the Democratic Party—a big contrast to Trump’s apparent success in unifying his base heading into his second term.

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, Lindy Li, a high-profile former fundraiser for Vice President Kamala Harris, has severed ties with the Democratic Party in a fiery exit, accusing the campaign of grossly misusing donor funds and showing favoritism to billionaires like Oprah Winfrey. Li, who raised millions for Harris’s failed presidential bid, claims her disillusionment reached a breaking point after witnessing what she called financial irresponsibility and a lack of accountability. “My initial disillusionment became clear when I realized that they spent, they burnt, essentially set $2.5 billion on fire,” Li told Fox News. “They raised $1.5 billion through the campaign, another billion through the super PAC Future Forward, and there’s been no accountability.” “We still haven’t gotten any answer as to why Oprah—a billionaire—got $2.5 million dollars through her production company. Why couldn’t she pay for it? She’s an oligarch; she could have just covered the production costs herself. And not to mention the fact that they spent $450,000 putting Kamala Harris’s face on the Sphere. Now tell me why that would be helpful. Tell me how that would help her win. Obviously, that was an utter failure.” Li also highlighted other expenditures she deemed egregious, including $450,000 to project Harris’s face onto a Las Vegas digital sphere and $500,000 paid to Al Sharpton “moments before he interviewed her.” WATCH: “I haven’t met a single donor who disagrees with me,” Li added. Li’s decision to publicly cut ties with the Democratic Party has not come without repercussions. She says she has faced online harassment and vitriol since making her announcement, with the party resorting to “public shaming” and “psychological terrorism.” “So this is all happening really quickly for me, but you might see me at the inauguration,” she revealed. “I don’t want to say too much right now, but somebody on Team Trump already reached out to me. They’ve been incredibly gracious. And on day one, they were kinder to me and more humane than the DNC ever was.” Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign concluded with a significant financial shortfall, leaving approximately $20 million in debt despite raising over $1 billion. The campaign’s financial strategy has come under fire, with many pointing to high-profile but costly expenditures that failed to deliver a victory in the election. Among the campaign’s significant outlays was nearly $2.5 million paid to Oprah Winfrey’s production company for a celebrity-packed town hall event, a sum that exceeded initial estimates. Similarly, six-figure amounts were allocated to set designs for various media appearances, including Harris’s participation in the popular podcast Call Her Daddy. While the investments were intended to amplify the campaign’s visibility, they sparked criticism about prioritizing style over substance. NEW: Kamala Harris’ appearance on ‘Call Her Daddy’ turns into massive flop as the YouTube segment barely received 100k views in the first 16 hours with mostly negative reactions. At the time of this post, the segment on YouTube has 4.9k likes and 11k dislikes, meaning it has a… pic.twitter.com/XyEbTCZJ45 — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 7, 2024 Harris’s campaign raised unprecedented funds, fueled by support from high-profile donors and grassroots contributors. However, the substantial debt has fueled internal discussions about the party’s future direction and the challenges of balancing celebrity-driven appeal with traditional campaign strategies. As Harris faces mounting criticism from both former allies and political opponents, Li’s defection underscores the growing fractures within the Democratic Party—a big contrast to Trump’s apparent success in unifying his base heading into his second term. (POLL: Should Pelosi Be Banned From Trading Stocks?), , , https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-26-at-10.27.51 AM-1000×600.png, Trending Politics Conservative Breaking News and Commentary, , https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-tp-fav-2-32×32.png, https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/feed/, Chris Powell,

A group of teenagers learned the hard way that crime doesn’t pay after allegedly attempting to rob a man at gunpoint in Houston, Texas. The incident, which unfolded early Thursday morning, left three of the teens hospitalized after the would-be victim turned the tables, using his own firearm to defend himself.

According to Major J. Suarez of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, four juveniles between the ages of 12 and 14 approached the man while he was walking in the 700 block of Oak Village Drive. Armed with what appeared to be guns, the teens allegedly attempted to rob him. However, it was later revealed that the weapons were BB guns, not real firearms.

The man, reportedly carrying a concealed weapon, reacted by drawing his gun and shooting at the group. Three of the four teens were hit. Police say two are in stable condition, while the third underwent surgery and is expected to recover. The fourth teenager, who was not struck, was taken into custody for questioning.

“The juveniles ranged from ages 12 to 14,” said Major Suarez. “They were all transported to nearby hospitals. Currently, there’s one in critical condition and two in stable condition. Our crime scene investigators and our violent crimes unit investigators responded to the scene and are currently conducting early stages of their investigation.”

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He continued, “We do have a fourth juvenile detained and also an adult male detained. It is believed the incident occurred due to an attempted aggravated robbery that involved the juveniles approached the male and they were displaying pistols. The adult male retrieved his own pistol and shot the juveniles.”

The man admitted to shooting the teenagers and subsequently surrendered to the police. Several firearms were collected at the scene, packaged, and dispatched to the forensic laboratory for analysis. In the Lone Star State, citizens are legally permitted to use deadly force if they feel their life is in imminent danger.

Houston, Texas, USA downtown park and skyline at twilight.

A neighbor recounted springing into action upon seeing one of the teens call for help. “I screamed out to him, ‘Are you OK?’ And he just put his hand in the air and screamed for help and I went and tried to help him,” Bruce Bailey explained to KHOU11.

At the time, Bailey was unaware that an attempted robbery had taken place. “I called the sheriff’s department and ambulance to come and pick up the kid – and of course – at that time I didn’t know it was a little kid,” Bailey recounted. “My other neighbor came and held his hand and was talking to him, trying to keep him alive.”

“Of all things, being Christmas, and this is a child, first thing that comes to my mind is, number one, where is the parent. Number two, if you got here with a gun, what are you doing out here with a gun?” the neighbor said.

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2024-12-26 17:59:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Ftrendingpoliticsnews.com%2Fnew-texas-man-shoots-teens-attempting-armed-robbery-mace%2F?w=600&h=450, A group of teenagers learned the hard way that crime doesn’t pay after allegedly attempting to rob a man at gunpoint in Houston, Texas. The incident, which unfolded early Thursday morning, left three of the teens hospitalized after the would-be victim turned the tables, using his own firearm to defend himself. According to Major J.,

A group of teenagers learned the hard way that crime doesn’t pay after allegedly attempting to rob a man at gunpoint in Houston, Texas. The incident, which unfolded early Thursday morning, left three of the teens hospitalized after the would-be victim turned the tables, using his own firearm to defend himself.

According to Major J. Suarez of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, four juveniles between the ages of 12 and 14 approached the man while he was walking in the 700 block of Oak Village Drive. Armed with what appeared to be guns, the teens allegedly attempted to rob him. However, it was later revealed that the weapons were BB guns, not real firearms.

The man, reportedly carrying a concealed weapon, reacted by drawing his gun and shooting at the group. Three of the four teens were hit. Police say two are in stable condition, while the third underwent surgery and is expected to recover. The fourth teenager, who was not struck, was taken into custody for questioning.

“The juveniles ranged from ages 12 to 14,” said Major Suarez. “They were all transported to nearby hospitals. Currently, there’s one in critical condition and two in stable condition. Our crime scene investigators and our violent crimes unit investigators responded to the scene and are currently conducting early stages of their investigation.”

WATCH:

He continued, “We do have a fourth juvenile detained and also an adult male detained. It is believed the incident occurred due to an attempted aggravated robbery that involved the juveniles approached the male and they were displaying pistols. The adult male retrieved his own pistol and shot the juveniles.”

The man admitted to shooting the teenagers and subsequently surrendered to the police. Several firearms were collected at the scene, packaged, and dispatched to the forensic laboratory for analysis. In the Lone Star State, citizens are legally permitted to use deadly force if they feel their life is in imminent danger.

Houston, Texas, USA downtown park and skyline at twilight.

A neighbor recounted springing into action upon seeing one of the teens call for help. “I screamed out to him, ‘Are you OK?’ And he just put his hand in the air and screamed for help and I went and tried to help him,” Bruce Bailey explained to KHOU11.

At the time, Bailey was unaware that an attempted robbery had taken place. “I called the sheriff’s department and ambulance to come and pick up the kid – and of course – at that time I didn’t know it was a little kid,” Bailey recounted. “My other neighbor came and held his hand and was talking to him, trying to keep him alive.”

“Of all things, being Christmas, and this is a child, first thing that comes to my mind is, number one, where is the parent. Number two, if you got here with a gun, what are you doing out here with a gun?” the neighbor said.

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, A group of teenagers learned the hard way that crime doesn’t pay after allegedly attempting to rob a man at gunpoint in Houston, Texas. The incident, which unfolded early Thursday morning, left three of the teens hospitalized after the would-be victim turned the tables, using his own firearm to defend himself. According to Major J. Suarez of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, four juveniles between the ages of 12 and 14 approached the man while he was walking in the 700 block of Oak Village Drive. Armed with what appeared to be guns, the teens allegedly attempted to rob him. However, it was later revealed that the weapons were BB guns, not real firearms. The man, reportedly carrying a concealed weapon, reacted by drawing his gun and shooting at the group. Three of the four teens were hit. Police say two are in stable condition, while the third underwent surgery and is expected to recover. The fourth teenager, who was not struck, was taken into custody for questioning. “The juveniles ranged from ages 12 to 14,” said Major Suarez. “They were all transported to nearby hospitals. Currently, there’s one in critical condition and two in stable condition. Our crime scene investigators and our violent crimes unit investigators responded to the scene and are currently conducting early stages of their investigation.” WATCH: He continued, “We do have a fourth juvenile detained and also an adult male detained. It is believed the incident occurred due to an attempted aggravated robbery that involved the juveniles approached the male and they were displaying pistols. The adult male retrieved his own pistol and shot the juveniles.” The man admitted to shooting the teenagers and subsequently surrendered to the police. Several firearms were collected at the scene, packaged, and dispatched to the forensic laboratory for analysis. In the Lone Star State, citizens are legally permitted to use deadly force if they feel their life is in imminent danger. Houston, Texas, USA downtown park and skyline at twilight. A neighbor recounted springing into action upon seeing one of the teens call for help. “I screamed out to him, ‘Are you OK?’ And he just put his hand in the air and screamed for help and I went and tried to help him,” Bruce Bailey explained to KHOU11. At the time, Bailey was unaware that an attempted robbery had taken place. “I called the sheriff’s department and ambulance to come and pick up the kid – and of course – at that time I didn’t know it was a little kid,” Bailey recounted. “My other neighbor came and held his hand and was talking to him, trying to keep him alive.” “Of all things, being Christmas, and this is a child, first thing that comes to my mind is, number one, where is the parent. Number two, if you got here with a gun, what are you doing out here with a gun?” the neighbor said. (FREE GUIDE: Trump’s Secret New “IRS Loophole” Has Democrats Panicking), , , https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-26-at-9.53.36 AM-1000×600.png, Trending Politics Conservative Breaking News and Commentary, , https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-tp-fav-2-32×32.png, https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/feed/, Chris Powell,

President-elect Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that the U.S. could take control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal—an unexpected Christmas Day message that has sparked concerns among world leaders in recent days as they scramble to prepare for Trump’s second White House term.

In a Wednesday post on the platform Truth Social, Trump wished a “Merry Christmas to all,” including to the “wonderful soldiers of China, who are lovingly, but illegally, operating the Panama Canal,” before moving on to take aim at Canada and Greenland as well, which he suggested again could be better off under U.S. governance.

Trump reiterated his claim that U.S. shippers are being forced to pay “ridiculous” and “exorbitant” prices to navigate the Panama Canal—an artificial, 51-mile waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. He has suggested, without evidence, that Chinese interests are gaining outsize influence over the waterway, something Panamanian leaders have steadfastly denied.

TRUMP FLOATS IDEA OF US RECLAIMING PANAMA CANAL: ‘FOOLISHLY GAVE IT AWAY’

In his Truth Social post Wednesday, Trump also mockingly referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “governor” reiterating his recent suggestion that Canada should be turned into a U.S. state. 

“If Canada was to become our 51st state, their taxes would be cut by more than 60%, their businesses would immediately double in size, and they would be militarily protected like no other country anywhere in the world,” Trump said.

Finally, the president-elect turned his attention to Greenland; an autonomous, geographically important Arctic location rife with natural resources, including rare earth minerals.

The U.S., Trump said on Wednesday, “feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity” for reasons of national security and “global freedom.’

Bigger picture

Trump’s lengthy Truth Social post did little to assuage the concerns of some world leaders, who have carefully watched Trump’s actions and his statements in recent weeks for clues as to how he might govern in a second term.

The remarks also appear to be at odds with the “America First” policies long espoused by Trump, which seek to prioritize domestic policy rather than expansion or U.S. presence abroad.

Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., echoed Trump’s concerns in an interview Thursday, describing China’s influence in the Panama Canal, and the higher prices incurred by shippers, as a “shot across the bow.” 

“Remember, we have China and Cuba,” Zinke said on “Mornings with Maria.“ “We have Maduro in Venezuela. We have had Russian ships there. And the Panama Canal is critical to our national security. And at present, it is being run by the Chinese Communist Party. So it’s a concern—absolutely.” 

‘AMERICA FIRST’ VS. ‘AMERICA LAST’: WHAT DOES TRUMP’S RETURN MEAN FOR US FOREIGN POLICY?

To be sure, it is not the first time Trump has indicated interest in Greenland, a mineral-rich, geographically important territory.

In 2019, then-President Trump told reporters he was “interested” in purchasing Greenland, which he described at the time as “essentially” a “large real estate deal.” The 2019 effort never gained traction, however; and this week, Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede immediately poured cold water on the idea that their territory could be sold to the U.S.

“Greenland is ours,”  Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said this week, in response to Trump’s suggestion. 

“We are not for sale and will never be for sale,” he said. “We must not lose our long struggle for freedom.”

Meanwhile, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino also disputed the notion that U.S. vessels have been singled out or paid higher fees to traverse the Panama Canal—as well as the notion that the U.S., which phased out its ownership beginning in the 1970s, has any right to reassert control over the shipping waypoint. 

In a video posted to social media earlier this week, Mulino reassured his country’s people that the “sovereignty and independence of our country is non-negotiable.”

The Panama Canal is one of the largest and most strategically important commodity shipping waterways in the world. It handles roughly 5% of all global maritime trade and roughly 40% of U.S. container ship traffic. 

Recent higher prices are primarily the result of drought and more competition, which sent water levels plummeting last year to their lowest point on record. Though water levels have since rebounded, operators of the canal were forced to temporarily limit vessel traffic and increase costs for ships using the waypoint.

Other factors have also played a role in higher maritime shipping prices.

A series of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea late last year prompted many major commodities shippers, including BP and Equinor, to pause or reroute their shipments away from the Suez Canal. Some opted to reroute supplies via the Cape of Good Hope, adding weeks of additional time to their trips.

The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, incorrectly claimed on social media last week that the Panama Canal cost U.S. taxpayers $15.7 billion. In fact, the higher costs are shouldered by the ships that pass through the waterway, in the form of tolls.  The U.S. government does not subsidize the canal.

‘AMERICA FIRST’ VS. ‘AMERICA LAST’: WHAT DOES TRUMP’S RETURN MEAN FOR US FOREIGN POLICY?

Panamanian authorities have stressed that the prices are not the result of “unfair” treatment, or capitulation to China or any other nation-state influence.

“The canal has no direct or indirect control from China, nor the European Union, nor the United States or any other power,” Mulino said in his remarks. “As a Panamanian, I reject any manifestation that misrepresents this reality.”

Still, Trump does not appear to be backing down on expansion claims.

“The Panama Canal is considered a VITAL National Asset for the United States, due to its critical role to America’s Economy and National Security,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Sunday. “A secure Panama Canal is crucial for U.S. Commerce, and rapid deployment of the Navy, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and drastically cuts shipping times to U.S. ports.”

“We’re not going to stand for it,” he said. “So, to the officials of Panama, please be guided accordingly.”

2024-12-26 20:52:00, http://s.wordpress.com/mshots/v1/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fpolitics%2Fabsolute-necessity-trump-sparks-concerns-after-desire-control-panama-canal-greenland?w=600&h=450, President-elect Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that the U.S. could take control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal—an unexpected Christmas Day message that has sparked concerns among world leaders in recent days as they scramble to prepare for Trump’s second White House term. In a Wednesday post on the platform Truth Social, Trump wished,

President-elect Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that the U.S. could take control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal—an unexpected Christmas Day message that has sparked concerns among world leaders in recent days as they scramble to prepare for Trump’s second White House term.

In a Wednesday post on the platform Truth Social, Trump wished a “Merry Christmas to all,” including to the “wonderful soldiers of China, who are lovingly, but illegally, operating the Panama Canal,” before moving on to take aim at Canada and Greenland as well, which he suggested again could be better off under U.S. governance.

Trump reiterated his claim that U.S. shippers are being forced to pay “ridiculous” and “exorbitant” prices to navigate the Panama Canal—an artificial, 51-mile waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. He has suggested, without evidence, that Chinese interests are gaining outsize influence over the waterway, something Panamanian leaders have steadfastly denied.

TRUMP FLOATS IDEA OF US RECLAIMING PANAMA CANAL: ‘FOOLISHLY GAVE IT AWAY’

In his Truth Social post Wednesday, Trump also mockingly referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “governor” reiterating his recent suggestion that Canada should be turned into a U.S. state. 

“If Canada was to become our 51st state, their taxes would be cut by more than 60%, their businesses would immediately double in size, and they would be militarily protected like no other country anywhere in the world,” Trump said.

Finally, the president-elect turned his attention to Greenland; an autonomous, geographically important Arctic location rife with natural resources, including rare earth minerals.

The U.S., Trump said on Wednesday, “feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity” for reasons of national security and “global freedom.’

Bigger picture

Trump’s lengthy Truth Social post did little to assuage the concerns of some world leaders, who have carefully watched Trump’s actions and his statements in recent weeks for clues as to how he might govern in a second term.

The remarks also appear to be at odds with the “America First” policies long espoused by Trump, which seek to prioritize domestic policy rather than expansion or U.S. presence abroad.

Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., echoed Trump’s concerns in an interview Thursday, describing China’s influence in the Panama Canal, and the higher prices incurred by shippers, as a “shot across the bow.” 

“Remember, we have China and Cuba,” Zinke said on “Mornings with Maria.“ “We have Maduro in Venezuela. We have had Russian ships there. And the Panama Canal is critical to our national security. And at present, it is being run by the Chinese Communist Party. So it’s a concern—absolutely.” 

‘AMERICA FIRST’ VS. ‘AMERICA LAST’: WHAT DOES TRUMP’S RETURN MEAN FOR US FOREIGN POLICY?

To be sure, it is not the first time Trump has indicated interest in Greenland, a mineral-rich, geographically important territory.

In 2019, then-President Trump told reporters he was “interested” in purchasing Greenland, which he described at the time as “essentially” a “large real estate deal.” The 2019 effort never gained traction, however; and this week, Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede immediately poured cold water on the idea that their territory could be sold to the U.S.

“Greenland is ours,”  Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said this week, in response to Trump’s suggestion. 

“We are not for sale and will never be for sale,” he said. “We must not lose our long struggle for freedom.”

Meanwhile, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino also disputed the notion that U.S. vessels have been singled out or paid higher fees to traverse the Panama Canal—as well as the notion that the U.S., which phased out its ownership beginning in the 1970s, has any right to reassert control over the shipping waypoint. 

In a video posted to social media earlier this week, Mulino reassured his country’s people that the “sovereignty and independence of our country is non-negotiable.”

The Panama Canal is one of the largest and most strategically important commodity shipping waterways in the world. It handles roughly 5% of all global maritime trade and roughly 40% of U.S. container ship traffic. 

Recent higher prices are primarily the result of drought and more competition, which sent water levels plummeting last year to their lowest point on record. Though water levels have since rebounded, operators of the canal were forced to temporarily limit vessel traffic and increase costs for ships using the waypoint.

Other factors have also played a role in higher maritime shipping prices.

A series of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea late last year prompted many major commodities shippers, including BP and Equinor, to pause or reroute their shipments away from the Suez Canal. Some opted to reroute supplies via the Cape of Good Hope, adding weeks of additional time to their trips.

The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, incorrectly claimed on social media last week that the Panama Canal cost U.S. taxpayers $15.7 billion. In fact, the higher costs are shouldered by the ships that pass through the waterway, in the form of tolls.  The U.S. government does not subsidize the canal.

‘AMERICA FIRST’ VS. ‘AMERICA LAST’: WHAT DOES TRUMP’S RETURN MEAN FOR US FOREIGN POLICY?

Panamanian authorities have stressed that the prices are not the result of “unfair” treatment, or capitulation to China or any other nation-state influence.

“The canal has no direct or indirect control from China, nor the European Union, nor the United States or any other power,” Mulino said in his remarks. “As a Panamanian, I reject any manifestation that misrepresents this reality.”

Still, Trump does not appear to be backing down on expansion claims.

“The Panama Canal is considered a VITAL National Asset for the United States, due to its critical role to America’s Economy and National Security,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Sunday. “A secure Panama Canal is crucial for U.S. Commerce, and rapid deployment of the Navy, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and drastically cuts shipping times to U.S. ports.”

“We’re not going to stand for it,” he said. “So, to the officials of Panama, please be guided accordingly.”

, President-elect Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that the U.S. could take control of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal—an unexpected Christmas Day message that has sparked concerns among world leaders in recent days as they scramble to prepare for Trump’s second White House term. In a Wednesday post on the platform Truth Social, Trump wished a “Merry Christmas to all,” including to the “wonderful soldiers of China, who are lovingly, but illegally, operating the Panama Canal,” before moving on to take aim at Canada and Greenland as well, which he suggested again could be better off under U.S. governance. Trump reiterated his claim that U.S. shippers are being forced to pay “ridiculous” and “exorbitant” prices to navigate the Panama Canal—an artificial, 51-mile waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. He has suggested, without evidence, that Chinese interests are gaining outsize influence over the waterway, something Panamanian leaders have steadfastly denied. TRUMP FLOATS IDEA OF US RECLAIMING PANAMA CANAL: ‘FOOLISHLY GAVE IT AWAY’ In his Truth Social post Wednesday, Trump also mockingly referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “governor” reiterating his recent suggestion that Canada should be turned into a U.S. state.  “If Canada was to become our 51st state, their taxes would be cut by more than 60%, their businesses would immediately double in size, and they would be militarily protected like no other country anywhere in the world,” Trump said. Finally, the president-elect turned his attention to Greenland; an autonomous, geographically important Arctic location rife with natural resources, including rare earth minerals. The U.S., Trump said on Wednesday, “feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity” for reasons of national security and “global freedom.’ Bigger picture Trump’s lengthy Truth Social post did little to assuage the concerns of some world leaders, who have carefully watched Trump’s actions and his statements in recent weeks for clues as to how he might govern in a second term. The remarks also appear to be at odds with the “America First” policies long espoused by Trump, which seek to prioritize domestic policy rather than expansion or U.S. presence abroad. Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Mont., echoed Trump’s concerns in an interview Thursday, describing China’s influence in the Panama Canal, and the higher prices incurred by shippers, as a “shot across the bow.”  “Remember, we have China and Cuba,” Zinke said on “Mornings with Maria.” “We have Maduro in Venezuela. We have had Russian ships there. And the Panama Canal is critical to our national security. And at present, it is being run by the Chinese Communist Party. So it’s a concern—absolutely.”  ‘AMERICA FIRST’ VS. ‘AMERICA LAST’: WHAT DOES TRUMP’S RETURN MEAN FOR US FOREIGN POLICY? To be sure, it is not the first time Trump has indicated interest in Greenland, a mineral-rich, geographically important territory. In 2019, then-President Trump told reporters he was “interested” in purchasing Greenland, which he described at the time as “essentially” a “large real estate deal.” The 2019 effort never gained traction, however; and this week, Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede immediately poured cold water on the idea that their territory could be sold to the U.S. “Greenland is ours,”  Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said this week, in response to Trump’s suggestion.  “We are not for sale and will never be for sale,” he said. “We must not lose our long struggle for freedom.” Meanwhile, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino also disputed the notion that U.S. vessels have been singled out or paid higher fees to traverse the Panama Canal—as well as the notion that the U.S., which phased out its ownership beginning in the 1970s, has any right to reassert control over the shipping waypoint.  In a video posted to social media earlier this week, Mulino reassured his country’s people that the “sovereignty and independence of our country is non-negotiable.” The Panama Canal is one of the largest and most strategically important commodity shipping waterways in the world. It handles roughly 5% of all global maritime trade and roughly 40% of U.S. container ship traffic.  Recent higher prices are primarily the result of drought and more competition, which sent water levels plummeting last year to their lowest point on record. Though water levels have since rebounded, operators of the canal were forced to temporarily limit vessel traffic and increase costs for ships using the waypoint. Other factors have also played a role in higher maritime shipping prices. A series of attacks on vessels in the Red Sea late last year prompted many major commodities shippers, including BP and Equinor, to pause or reroute their shipments away from the Suez Canal. Some opted to reroute supplies via the Cape of Good Hope, adding weeks of additional time to their trips. The Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, incorrectly claimed on social media last week that the Panama Canal cost U.S. taxpayers $15.7 billion. In fact, the higher costs are shouldered by the ships that pass through the waterway, in the form of tolls.  The U.S. government does not subsidize the canal. ‘AMERICA FIRST’ VS. ‘AMERICA LAST’: WHAT DOES TRUMP’S RETURN MEAN FOR US FOREIGN POLICY? Panamanian authorities have stressed that the prices are not the result of “unfair” treatment, or capitulation to China or any other nation-state influence. “The canal has no direct or indirect control from China, nor the European Union, nor the United States or any other power,” Mulino said in his remarks. “As a Panamanian, I reject any manifestation that misrepresents this reality.” Still, Trump does not appear to be backing down on expansion claims. “The Panama Canal is considered a VITAL National Asset for the United States, due to its critical role to America’s Economy and National Security,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Sunday. “A secure Panama Canal is crucial for U.S. Commerce, and rapid deployment of the Navy, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and drastically cuts shipping times to U.S. ports.” “We’re not going to stand for it,” he said. “So, to the officials of Panama, please be guided accordingly.”, , , https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2024/11/931/523/greenland-trump.jpg?ve=1&tl=1, Latest Political News on Fox News, Read all about the political news happening with Fox News. 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New sanctions on Russia’s energy sector could temporarily raise gas prices and shift oil export patterns, according to experts who analyzed the global impact of penalties previously placed against the country’s fossil fuels. 

President Joe Biden is reportedly considering imposing new sanctions on Russian energy before he leaves office, the Washington Post reported, citing four people familiar with the matter. Sources suggested that such a move could give President-elect Donald Trump more leverage in potential negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

If Biden proceeds with the sanction, analysis of U.S. sanctions against Russia at the beginning of the conflict with Ukraine indicate energy sanctions can result in higher gas prices globally.

The price of natural gas began to rise amid tensions in Russia in 2022 but reached a record high in the U.S. after the country invaded and sparked a yearslong war with its neighboring country, Ukraine. 

PUTIN SAYS RUSSIA READY TO COMPROMISE WITH TRUMP ON UKRAINE WAR

“Western sanctions on the Russian energy sector have reduced Russian revenues, but have also created costs for the sanctioning nations,” the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis wrote in a review of the impact of energy sanctions on Russia.

Biden and Western countries imposed sanctions on Russian energy after the country invaded Ukraine, resulting in rising diesel prices worldwide because there “simply weren’t enough refineries to meet diesel demand, especially after the U.S. and other countries stopped purchasing energy exports from Russia,” according to an analysis from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).

US SLAPS SANCTIONS ON COMPANIES TIED TO NORD STREAM 2 IN BID TO SQUEEZE RUSSIA

According to FRED, the Producer Price Index (PPI) for diesel in June 2022 was approximately 109% higher than in June 2021. However, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that prices have decreased considerably since.

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a public policy think tank, says that sanctions can have varying effects, such as a “significant shift in oil export patterns, rerouting trade flows in an economically inefficient manner and forcing sanctioned countries such as Iran, Russia, and Venezuela to sell crude at below-market prices.”

While the move could increase oil costs, one advocate of the idea suggested that the election being over could be a reason for Biden to move forward with the penalty.

“The Biden administration has been worried about increasing gas prices and worsening inflation. That was the main constraint on their Russia sanctions policy, the domestic ramifications,” said Edward Fishman, senior research scholar at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, the Washington Post reported. “But the election is over, and inflation is under control. The reasons to be this cautious on sanctions don’t apply anymore.”

The report comes just days after the U.S. issued fresh sanctions against several Russian-linked entities and individuals involved in the building of Nord Stream 2, the massive undersea gas pipeline linking Russia to Germany.

Fox News’ Breanne Deppisch contributed to this report. 

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New sanctions on Russia’s energy sector could temporarily raise gas prices and shift oil export patterns, according to experts who analyzed the global impact of penalties previously placed against the country’s fossil fuels. 

President Joe Biden is reportedly considering imposing new sanctions on Russian energy before he leaves office, the Washington Post reported, citing four people familiar with the matter. Sources suggested that such a move could give President-elect Donald Trump more leverage in potential negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

If Biden proceeds with the sanction, analysis of U.S. sanctions against Russia at the beginning of the conflict with Ukraine indicate energy sanctions can result in higher gas prices globally.

The price of natural gas began to rise amid tensions in Russia in 2022 but reached a record high in the U.S. after the country invaded and sparked a yearslong war with its neighboring country, Ukraine. 

PUTIN SAYS RUSSIA READY TO COMPROMISE WITH TRUMP ON UKRAINE WAR

“Western sanctions on the Russian energy sector have reduced Russian revenues, but have also created costs for the sanctioning nations,” the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis wrote in a review of the impact of energy sanctions on Russia.

Biden and Western countries imposed sanctions on Russian energy after the country invaded Ukraine, resulting in rising diesel prices worldwide because there “simply weren’t enough refineries to meet diesel demand, especially after the U.S. and other countries stopped purchasing energy exports from Russia,” according to an analysis from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).

US SLAPS SANCTIONS ON COMPANIES TIED TO NORD STREAM 2 IN BID TO SQUEEZE RUSSIA

According to FRED, the Producer Price Index (PPI) for diesel in June 2022 was approximately 109% higher than in June 2021. However, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that prices have decreased considerably since.

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a public policy think tank, says that sanctions can have varying effects, such as a “significant shift in oil export patterns, rerouting trade flows in an economically inefficient manner and forcing sanctioned countries such as Iran, Russia, and Venezuela to sell crude at below-market prices.”

While the move could increase oil costs, one advocate of the idea suggested that the election being over could be a reason for Biden to move forward with the penalty.

“The Biden administration has been worried about increasing gas prices and worsening inflation. That was the main constraint on their Russia sanctions policy, the domestic ramifications,” said Edward Fishman, senior research scholar at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, the Washington Post reported. “But the election is over, and inflation is under control. The reasons to be this cautious on sanctions don’t apply anymore.”

The report comes just days after the U.S. issued fresh sanctions against several Russian-linked entities and individuals involved in the building of Nord Stream 2, the massive undersea gas pipeline linking Russia to Germany.

Fox News’ Breanne Deppisch contributed to this report. 

, New sanctions on Russia’s energy sector could temporarily raise gas prices and shift oil export patterns, according to experts who analyzed the global impact of penalties previously placed against the country’s fossil fuels.  President Joe Biden is reportedly considering imposing new sanctions on Russian energy before he leaves office, the Washington Post reported, citing four people familiar with the matter. Sources suggested that such a move could give President-elect Donald Trump more leverage in potential negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. If Biden proceeds with the sanction, analysis of U.S. sanctions against Russia at the beginning of the conflict with Ukraine indicate energy sanctions can result in higher gas prices globally. The price of natural gas began to rise amid tensions in Russia in 2022 but reached a record high in the U.S. after the country invaded and sparked a yearslong war with its neighboring country, Ukraine.  PUTIN SAYS RUSSIA READY TO COMPROMISE WITH TRUMP ON UKRAINE WAR “Western sanctions on the Russian energy sector have reduced Russian revenues, but have also created costs for the sanctioning nations,” the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis wrote in a review of the impact of energy sanctions on Russia. Biden and Western countries imposed sanctions on Russian energy after the country invaded Ukraine, resulting in rising diesel prices worldwide because there “simply weren’t enough refineries to meet diesel demand, especially after the U.S. and other countries stopped purchasing energy exports from Russia,” according to an analysis from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). US SLAPS SANCTIONS ON COMPANIES TIED TO NORD STREAM 2 IN BID TO SQUEEZE RUSSIA According to FRED, the Producer Price Index (PPI) for diesel in June 2022 was approximately 109% higher than in June 2021. However, data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that prices have decreased considerably since. The American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a public policy think tank, says that sanctions can have varying effects, such as a “significant shift in oil export patterns, rerouting trade flows in an economically inefficient manner and forcing sanctioned countries such as Iran, Russia, and Venezuela to sell crude at below-market prices.” While the move could increase oil costs, one advocate of the idea suggested that the election being over could be a reason for Biden to move forward with the penalty. “The Biden administration has been worried about increasing gas prices and worsening inflation. That was the main constraint on their Russia sanctions policy, the domestic ramifications,” said Edward Fishman, senior research scholar at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, the Washington Post reported. “But the election is over, and inflation is under control. The reasons to be this cautious on sanctions don’t apply anymore.” The report comes just days after the U.S. issued fresh sanctions against several Russian-linked entities and individuals involved in the building of Nord Stream 2, the massive undersea gas pipeline linking Russia to Germany. Fox News’ Breanne Deppisch contributed to this report. , , , https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2024/12/931/523/bidenjoe2.jpg?ve=1&tl=1, Latest Political News on Fox News, Read all about the political news happening with Fox News. Learn about political parties, political campaigns, and international politics today., https://global.fncstatic.com/static/orion/styles/img/fox-news/logos/fox-news-desktop.png, https://moxie.foxnews.com/google-publisher/politics.xml, ,

ICE officials in Washington, D.C., deported a former high-ranking Somalian military officer who they say carried out torture, terror and other human rights abuses on civilians.

The officer, 71-year-old Yusuf Abdi Ali – also known as “Tukeh” – was removed from the U.S. by ICE officials on Dec. 20. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Somali National Army and commander of the Fifth Brigade in northwest Somalia during the dictatorship of Siad Barre from 1987 to 1989.

As a high-ranking officer in the Somali National Army, Ali allegedly oversaw terror activities against the Isaaq clan in northwestern Somalia. He is believed to have carried out an array of human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, torture and arbitrary detention.

ICE DEPORTATIONS CATCH UP TO TRUMP-ERA NUMBERS IN FY 2024 AS BIDEN ADMIN COMES TO A CLOSE

According to a Dec. 23 statement by ICE, the Somali National Army committed numerous human rights violations against civilians in those years, including the execution of suspected political opponents, the burning of entire towns, the unlawful use of landmines and the destruction of water reservoirs to target civilian populations.

In February 2024, a Department of Justice immigration judge issued a 65-page decision determining that Ali personally engaged in torture while in leadership in the Somali National Army. According to the decision, Ali ordered soldiers under his command to detain, torture and assist in extrajudicial killings. The judge ordered him removed to Somalia.

The U.S.-based law firm the Center for Justice & Accountability, which has represented one of Ali’s alleged victims, Farhan Warfaa, calls him “one of the most ruthless commanders” of the Barre Somalian dictatorship. Warfaa was abducted as a teenager by soldiers under Ali’s command, held for months, repeatedly beaten and eventually shot and left for dead.

ICE NABS ILLEGAL MIGRANT ACCUSED OF HEINOUS CRIME AND RELEASED BY MASSACHUSETTS SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Warfaa ended up surviving, and in 2019 a federal civil court in Alexandria, Virginia, found Ali liable for his torture.  

Ali was living as a permanent resident in Springfield, Virginia, until Homeland Security Investigations arrested him in November 2022.

“The United States will not be a safe haven for those who commit human rights violations, and we will persist in our efforts to pursue justice for the victims of these crimes,” said Russell Hott, acting executive associate director for Washington, D.C., ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations.

Hott said that “though justice was delayed in this case, it ultimately prevailed.”

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ICE officials in Washington, D.C., deported a former high-ranking Somalian military officer who they say carried out torture, terror and other human rights abuses on civilians.

The officer, 71-year-old Yusuf Abdi Ali – also known as “Tukeh” – was removed from the U.S. by ICE officials on Dec. 20. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Somali National Army and commander of the Fifth Brigade in northwest Somalia during the dictatorship of Siad Barre from 1987 to 1989.

As a high-ranking officer in the Somali National Army, Ali allegedly oversaw terror activities against the Isaaq clan in northwestern Somalia. He is believed to have carried out an array of human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, torture and arbitrary detention.

ICE DEPORTATIONS CATCH UP TO TRUMP-ERA NUMBERS IN FY 2024 AS BIDEN ADMIN COMES TO A CLOSE

According to a Dec. 23 statement by ICE, the Somali National Army committed numerous human rights violations against civilians in those years, including the execution of suspected political opponents, the burning of entire towns, the unlawful use of landmines and the destruction of water reservoirs to target civilian populations.

In February 2024, a Department of Justice immigration judge issued a 65-page decision determining that Ali personally engaged in torture while in leadership in the Somali National Army. According to the decision, Ali ordered soldiers under his command to detain, torture and assist in extrajudicial killings. The judge ordered him removed to Somalia.

The U.S.-based law firm the Center for Justice & Accountability, which has represented one of Ali’s alleged victims, Farhan Warfaa, calls him “one of the most ruthless commanders” of the Barre Somalian dictatorship. Warfaa was abducted as a teenager by soldiers under Ali’s command, held for months, repeatedly beaten and eventually shot and left for dead.

ICE NABS ILLEGAL MIGRANT ACCUSED OF HEINOUS CRIME AND RELEASED BY MASSACHUSETTS SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Warfaa ended up surviving, and in 2019 a federal civil court in Alexandria, Virginia, found Ali liable for his torture.  

Ali was living as a permanent resident in Springfield, Virginia, until Homeland Security Investigations arrested him in November 2022.

“The United States will not be a safe haven for those who commit human rights violations, and we will persist in our efforts to pursue justice for the victims of these crimes,” said Russell Hott, acting executive associate director for Washington, D.C., ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations.

Hott said that “though justice was delayed in this case, it ultimately prevailed.”

, ICE officials in Washington, D.C., deported a former high-ranking Somalian military officer who they say carried out torture, terror and other human rights abuses on civilians. The officer, 71-year-old Yusuf Abdi Ali – also known as “Tukeh” – was removed from the U.S. by ICE officials on Dec. 20. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Somali National Army and commander of the Fifth Brigade in northwest Somalia during the dictatorship of Siad Barre from 1987 to 1989. As a high-ranking officer in the Somali National Army, Ali allegedly oversaw terror activities against the Isaaq clan in northwestern Somalia. He is believed to have carried out an array of human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, torture and arbitrary detention. ICE DEPORTATIONS CATCH UP TO TRUMP-ERA NUMBERS IN FY 2024 AS BIDEN ADMIN COMES TO A CLOSE According to a Dec. 23 statement by ICE, the Somali National Army committed numerous human rights violations against civilians in those years, including the execution of suspected political opponents, the burning of entire towns, the unlawful use of landmines and the destruction of water reservoirs to target civilian populations. In February 2024, a Department of Justice immigration judge issued a 65-page decision determining that Ali personally engaged in torture while in leadership in the Somali National Army. According to the decision, Ali ordered soldiers under his command to detain, torture and assist in extrajudicial killings. The judge ordered him removed to Somalia. The U.S.-based law firm the Center for Justice & Accountability, which has represented one of Ali’s alleged victims, Farhan Warfaa, calls him “one of the most ruthless commanders” of the Barre Somalian dictatorship. Warfaa was abducted as a teenager by soldiers under Ali’s command, held for months, repeatedly beaten and eventually shot and left for dead. ICE NABS ILLEGAL MIGRANT ACCUSED OF HEINOUS CRIME AND RELEASED BY MASSACHUSETTS SHERIFF’S OFFICE Warfaa ended up surviving, and in 2019 a federal civil court in Alexandria, Virginia, found Ali liable for his torture.   Ali was living as a permanent resident in Springfield, Virginia, until Homeland Security Investigations arrested him in November 2022. “The United States will not be a safe haven for those who commit human rights violations, and we will persist in our efforts to pursue justice for the victims of these crimes,” said Russell Hott, acting executive associate director for Washington, D.C., ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations. Hott said that “though justice was delayed in this case, it ultimately prevailed.”, , , https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2020/10/931/523/ICE-Agent-ICE.jpg?ve=1&tl=1, Latest Political News on Fox News, Read all about the political news happening with Fox News. Learn about political parties, political campaigns, and international politics today., https://global.fncstatic.com/static/orion/styles/img/fox-news/logos/fox-news-desktop.png, https://moxie.foxnews.com/google-publisher/politics.xml, ,

Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s “border czar,” floated the idea of putting the children of illegal immigrants in halfway homes as part of the incoming administration’s mass deportation plan. 

“As far as U.S. children — children, that’s going to be a difficult situation, because we’re not going to detain your U.S. citizen children, which means, you know, they’re going to be put in a halfway house,” Homan told NewsNation on Thursday, The Hill reported

.CALIFORNIA GOV. NEWSOM’S TEAM CONSIDERING WAYS TO HELP ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AHEAD OF SECOND TRUMP ADMIN: REPORT

“They can — or they can stay at home and wait for the officers to get the travel arrangements and come back to get the family,” he added.

As part of his plan to address the border crisis, Trump has said he plans to deport large numbers of illegal immigrants.

One of the administration’s priorities will be to find the hundreds of thousands of migrant children unaccounted for in the United States.  

MIGRANT CRIME WAVE DURING BIDEN-HARRIS ADMIN UNDER SCRUTINY AMID SERIES OF ASSAULTS, MURDERS: A TIMELINE

“We’re going to ask the American people to take notice: see something, say something and contact us,” Holman told Kellyanne Conway on “Hannity.” “If one phone call out of a thousand saves a child from sex trafficking or forced labor, then that’s one life saved.”

Homan acknowledged it would be a “daunting task,” but “we’re going to give it everything we’ve got.”

During his interview with NewsNation, Homan said giving birth to children born in the U.S. won’t spare illegal immigrants from being deported. 

“Having a U.S. citizen child does not make you immune to our laws, and that’s not the message we want to send to the whole world, that you can have a child and you’re immune to the laws of this country,” Homan said. 

In addition to mass deportations, Trump has threatened to go after birthright citizenship, which automatically grants American citizenship to those born in the country. 

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Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s “border czar,” floated the idea of putting the children of illegal immigrants in halfway homes as part of the incoming administration’s mass deportation plan. 

“As far as U.S. children — children, that’s going to be a difficult situation, because we’re not going to detain your U.S. citizen children, which means, you know, they’re going to be put in a halfway house,” Homan told NewsNation on Thursday, The Hill reported

.CALIFORNIA GOV. NEWSOM’S TEAM CONSIDERING WAYS TO HELP ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AHEAD OF SECOND TRUMP ADMIN: REPORT

“They can — or they can stay at home and wait for the officers to get the travel arrangements and come back to get the family,” he added.

As part of his plan to address the border crisis, Trump has said he plans to deport large numbers of illegal immigrants.

One of the administration’s priorities will be to find the hundreds of thousands of migrant children unaccounted for in the United States.  

MIGRANT CRIME WAVE DURING BIDEN-HARRIS ADMIN UNDER SCRUTINY AMID SERIES OF ASSAULTS, MURDERS: A TIMELINE

“We’re going to ask the American people to take notice: see something, say something and contact us,” Holman told Kellyanne Conway on “Hannity.” “If one phone call out of a thousand saves a child from sex trafficking or forced labor, then that’s one life saved.”

Homan acknowledged it would be a “daunting task,” but “we’re going to give it everything we’ve got.”

During his interview with NewsNation, Homan said giving birth to children born in the U.S. won’t spare illegal immigrants from being deported. 

“Having a U.S. citizen child does not make you immune to our laws, and that’s not the message we want to send to the whole world, that you can have a child and you’re immune to the laws of this country,” Homan said. 

In addition to mass deportations, Trump has threatened to go after birthright citizenship, which automatically grants American citizenship to those born in the country. 

, Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s “border czar,” floated the idea of putting the children of illegal immigrants in halfway homes as part of the incoming administration’s mass deportation plan.  “As far as U.S. children — children, that’s going to be a difficult situation, because we’re not going to detain your U.S. citizen children, which means, you know, they’re going to be put in a halfway house,” Homan told NewsNation on Thursday, The Hill reported . CALIFORNIA GOV. NEWSOM’S TEAM CONSIDERING WAYS TO HELP ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS AHEAD OF SECOND TRUMP ADMIN: REPORT “They can — or they can stay at home and wait for the officers to get the travel arrangements and come back to get the family,” he added. As part of his plan to address the border crisis, Trump has said he plans to deport large numbers of illegal immigrants. One of the administration’s priorities will be to find the hundreds of thousands of migrant children unaccounted for in the United States.   MIGRANT CRIME WAVE DURING BIDEN-HARRIS ADMIN UNDER SCRUTINY AMID SERIES OF ASSAULTS, MURDERS: A TIMELINE “We’re going to ask the American people to take notice: see something, say something and contact us,” Holman told Kellyanne Conway on “Hannity.” “If one phone call out of a thousand saves a child from sex trafficking or forced labor, then that’s one life saved.” Homan acknowledged it would be a “daunting task,” but “we’re going to give it everything we’ve got.” During his interview with NewsNation, Homan said giving birth to children born in the U.S. won’t spare illegal immigrants from being deported.  “Having a U.S. citizen child does not make you immune to our laws, and that’s not the message we want to send to the whole world, that you can have a child and you’re immune to the laws of this country,” Homan said.  In addition to mass deportations, Trump has threatened to go after birthright citizenship, which automatically grants American citizenship to those born in the country. , , , https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2024/12/931/523/tom-homan.jpg?ve=1&tl=1, Latest Political News on Fox News, Read all about the political news happening with Fox News. Learn about political parties, political campaigns, and international politics today., https://global.fncstatic.com/static/orion/styles/img/fox-news/logos/fox-news-desktop.png, https://moxie.foxnews.com/google-publisher/politics.xml, ,

Congressional Democrats are pushing for federal policies mandating that gyms and fitness centers in the U.S. be accessible for Americans with disabilities. 

Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced a bill “to promote the provision of exercise machines and equipment, and exercise and fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities” earlier this week, the Congressional Record shows.

It appears to be a companion bill to the “Exercise and Fitness For All Act” introduced in the upper chamber by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., earlier this year.

JOHNSON BLASTS DEM ACCUSATIONS HE VOWED TO END OBAMACARE AS ‘DISHONEST’

The legislation would direct the U.S. Access Board, a federal agency regulating accessibility for people with disabilities, to create new rules for fitness facilities across the country.

It would mandate “that exercise or fitness instruction offered by the exercise or fitness service provider are accessible to individuals with disabilities,” and that at least one employee trained in working with people with disabilities be on the clock during all operating hours.

If implemented, it would be a significant step forward for accessibility advocates in the U.S., and a significant change for potentially hundreds of U.S. businesses.

DANIEL PENNY TO BE TAPPED FOR CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL BY HOUSE GOP LAWMAKER

Duckworth told Forbes in July of this year that part of her inspiration for the bill came from her own struggles to find adequate gym equipment. Duckworth, a retired lieutenant colonel, lost both of her legs when a rocket-propelled grenade hit the helicopter she was co-piloting in Iraq in 2004.

She and DeSaulnier were both part of a prior push in the 117th Congress to introduce the bill, alongside late Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska.

“[F]ar too many Americans are still excluded from basic access to exercise equipment and fitness classes due to outdated equipment and services, inaccessible to individuals with disabilities,” DeSaulnier said in a statement at the time. 

“It is unacceptable that these barriers still exist that make it more difficult for individuals with disabilities to get the exercise they need to live healthy lives.”

His re-introduction of the bill on Tuesday appears to be largely symbolic, considering there are no more legislative days in the 118th Congress’ calendar.

Fox News Digital reached out to DeSaulnier’s office for further comment.

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Congressional Democrats are pushing for federal policies mandating that gyms and fitness centers in the U.S. be accessible for Americans with disabilities. 

Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced a bill “to promote the provision of exercise machines and equipment, and exercise and fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities” earlier this week, the Congressional Record shows.

It appears to be a companion bill to the “Exercise and Fitness For All Act” introduced in the upper chamber by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., earlier this year.

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The legislation would direct the U.S. Access Board, a federal agency regulating accessibility for people with disabilities, to create new rules for fitness facilities across the country.

It would mandate “that exercise or fitness instruction offered by the exercise or fitness service provider are accessible to individuals with disabilities,” and that at least one employee trained in working with people with disabilities be on the clock during all operating hours.

If implemented, it would be a significant step forward for accessibility advocates in the U.S., and a significant change for potentially hundreds of U.S. businesses.

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Duckworth told Forbes in July of this year that part of her inspiration for the bill came from her own struggles to find adequate gym equipment. Duckworth, a retired lieutenant colonel, lost both of her legs when a rocket-propelled grenade hit the helicopter she was co-piloting in Iraq in 2004.

She and DeSaulnier were both part of a prior push in the 117th Congress to introduce the bill, alongside late Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska.

“[F]ar too many Americans are still excluded from basic access to exercise equipment and fitness classes due to outdated equipment and services, inaccessible to individuals with disabilities,” DeSaulnier said in a statement at the time. 

“It is unacceptable that these barriers still exist that make it more difficult for individuals with disabilities to get the exercise they need to live healthy lives.”

His re-introduction of the bill on Tuesday appears to be largely symbolic, considering there are no more legislative days in the 118th Congress’ calendar.

Fox News Digital reached out to DeSaulnier’s office for further comment.

, Congressional Democrats are pushing for federal policies mandating that gyms and fitness centers in the U.S. be accessible for Americans with disabilities.  Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced a bill “to promote the provision of exercise machines and equipment, and exercise and fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities” earlier this week, the Congressional Record shows. It appears to be a companion bill to the “Exercise and Fitness For All Act” introduced in the upper chamber by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., earlier this year. JOHNSON BLASTS DEM ACCUSATIONS HE VOWED TO END OBAMACARE AS ‘DISHONEST’ The legislation would direct the U.S. Access Board, a federal agency regulating accessibility for people with disabilities, to create new rules for fitness facilities across the country. It would mandate “that exercise or fitness instruction offered by the exercise or fitness service provider are accessible to individuals with disabilities,” and that at least one employee trained in working with people with disabilities be on the clock during all operating hours. If implemented, it would be a significant step forward for accessibility advocates in the U.S., and a significant change for potentially hundreds of U.S. businesses. DANIEL PENNY TO BE TAPPED FOR CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL BY HOUSE GOP LAWMAKER Duckworth told Forbes in July of this year that part of her inspiration for the bill came from her own struggles to find adequate gym equipment. Duckworth, a retired lieutenant colonel, lost both of her legs when a rocket-propelled grenade hit the helicopter she was co-piloting in Iraq in 2004. She and DeSaulnier were both part of a prior push in the 117th Congress to introduce the bill, alongside late Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska. “[F]ar too many Americans are still excluded from basic access to exercise equipment and fitness classes due to outdated equipment and services, inaccessible to individuals with disabilities,” DeSaulnier said in a statement at the time.  “It is unacceptable that these barriers still exist that make it more difficult for individuals with disabilities to get the exercise they need to live healthy lives.” His re-introduction of the bill on Tuesday appears to be largely symbolic, considering there are no more legislative days in the 118th Congress’ calendar. Fox News Digital reached out to DeSaulnier’s office for further comment., , , https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2024/10/931/523/woman-gym-duffle-bag.jpg?ve=1&tl=1, Latest Political News on Fox News, Read all about the political news happening with Fox News. Learn about political parties, political campaigns, and international politics today., https://global.fncstatic.com/static/orion/styles/img/fox-news/logos/fox-news-desktop.png, https://moxie.foxnews.com/google-publisher/politics.xml, ,