The Trump administration is reportedly exploring options to deport migrants to third-party nations if their home countries refuse to accept them. Sources confirmed to NBC News that discussions are underway with countries like Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, Panama, and Grenada as possible destinations for deportees.
President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his support for Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on Friday, dismissing reports that the nomination might be reconsidered. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Hegseth’s qualifications, calling him “a fantastic, high-energy Secretary of Defense” and emphasizing his confidence in the Fox News host.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, one of the nation's largest health insurers, has reversed its decision to cap reimbursement for anesthesia care based on surgery time limits.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas sharply criticized the redistricting process in her state during a Thursday House Oversight Committee hearing on the 2020 Census.
Former Secret Service agent Richard Staropoli warned Thursday that President-elect Donald Trump could face a major security threat before his January inauguration, citing weaknesses in the current state of Secret Service operations.
The Boston City Council voted unanimously this week to reaffirm the "Trust Act," a local law aimed at restricting cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The move comes as city leaders brace for the impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s planned mass deportations.
Conservative radio host Ben Ferguson sharply criticized liberal activist Francesca Fiorentini after she accused President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, of rape during an appearance on Piers Morgan Uncensored. Fiorentini’s comments referenced a 2017 sexual assault allegation against Hegseth, which was settled out of court in 2020. Hegseth has consistently denied the allegations, with his attorney stating the settlement was made to protect his career at Fox News.
A series of recent polls highlights widespread public dissatisfaction with the federal government, with many Americans favoring efforts to reduce its size and improve efficiency. A Pew Research survey from this summer found that 56% of Americans believe the government is “almost always wasteful and inefficient,” while Gallup reports that 55% feel the government is doing “too much,” compared to 41% who think it should do more.
Former NCAA swimming champion and women’s sports advocate Riley Gaines organized a rally on December 4 in support of the Stone Ridge Christian High School girls’ volleyball team in California. The team forfeited a Northern California Division 6 playoff game last month after refusing to compete against an opponent with a male identifying as a female on its team.