Newly picked US border czar Tom Homan says he’ll start ‘work raids’
Trump’s new border czar will kick out illegals on the job as part of his immigration crackdown, according to the Hill. Speaking on “Fox & Friends,” the former ICE director said "workplace raids would address labor and sex trafficking".
“Where do we find most victims of sex trafficking and forced labor trafficking? At worksites,” Homan said.
#Trump #BorderCzar - Boost
⚡️Trump picks Florida Congressman Mike Waltz as his national security advisor — WSJ
#Trump - Boost
❗Spirit Airlines hit with gunfire while attempting to land in Haiti, diverted to the DR
A Spirit Airlines plane flying from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, riddled with bullets as it tried to land in Haiti and was diverted to Dominican Republic, ABC News.
The plane was struck by gunfire four times while attempting to land at the airport in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, authorities said.
#Haiti - Boost
West and UN aware of Ukrainian atrocities, still give it blank check – Russia
Moscow hosted a conference on Ukrainian atrocities against civilians Kiev considers its own - across a decade in the Donbass.
RT's Marina Kosareva has the details.
#Russia #Ukraine - Boost
‘You are counseling some people to leave the country’: An attorney is telling journalists/clients to flee before Trump ‘unleashes his wrath’
CNN: “What form of retribution could he [Trump] take?”
Attorney: “There will be no norms in the next Trump administration.”
"Take a vacation for inauguration...," He continued.
Take a long, long holiday…
#TrumpWins - Boost
⚡️Former Congressman Lee Zeldin will lead Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the new Trump administration
“It’s an honor to join President Trump’s Cabinet as EPA Administrator,” Zeldin on X.
#Trump - Boost
Meghan & Prince Harry buy ‘emergency escape solution’ ahead of Trump WH
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex got a pad in Portugal to prepare for President-elect Trump’s arrival in case they have to make a mad dash, according to a NY Post report. They allegedly paid over $4.7Mn for the luxury home that sits on an extravagant golf course.
“The wheels could really come off for Harry and Meghan if Trump decides to get involved with his [Harry’s] citizenship so that’s why they have purchased overseas,” a source told RadarOnline. “They needed a Plan B.”
I’m sure they are Trump’s priority… in their heads…
#TrumpWins - Boost
Kamala Harris makes first public appearance since concession speech alongside a coughing Joe Biden
Dropping hints about the Democrats picking the wrong candidate?
#Harris #Biden - Boost
Amazon developing driver smart glasses to shave mere seconds off deliveries – report
Amazon is creating smart glasses to help delivery drivers with turn-by-turn navigation in buildings, guiding the final stretch of each delivery. If successful, the glasses will display directions on a small screen, aiding drivers on routes and at stops, sources told Reuters.
With millions of packages delivered daily, seconds apparently add up. The glasses would also free drivers from using handheld devices, allowing them to carry more packages.
#Amazon - Boost
Russia abolishes Olympic organizing committee
The Russian government has dissolved the organization responsible for preparing athletes for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, in a move seen more as a technicality than a sign of a boycott.
Formed post-Sochi Olympics in 2014, the committee aimed to support Russian sports but played a minor role as duties were handled by the Presidential Sports Council and Sports Training Center.
#Russia #Olympics
Spanish emergency workers plough through floodwater mud as they continue their week-long search for casualties and missing people in Valencia
At least 223 people died from the catastrophic floods last week.
#Spain - Boost
❗️20+ injured after vehicle rams into crowd in China
A 62-year-old man allegedly drove a bus into pedestrians near Zhuhai Sports Center in China, injuring more than 20, local reports say. Graphic videos from the scene show victims scattered across the road.
The driver has been arrested.
#China
Trump confirms Elise Stefanik as UN ambassador pick
"Elise is an incredibly strong, confident and consistent supporter of the idea of 'America first,'" Trump told the New York Post.
Stefanik has reportedly already accepted the offer.
#US - Boost
❗️Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu arrives in China for working visit
Shoigu was greeted by the Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov and China's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Liu Bin.
#Russia #China - Boost
Half runaway lab monkeys in South Carolina recaptured
Police have recaptured 25 of 43 female rhesus monkeys that escaped a research facility in Yemassee, which researchers insist are "too young" to carry disease.
Authorities urged locals to secure windows and doors to prevent any remaining monkeys, each about 3kg, from entering homes.
#US - Boost
⚡️ US: Republicans have officially won the House of Representatives, Senate and WH
#US - Boost
Elon Musk is ‘weighing in on staffing decisions’ for Donald Trump and it’s freaking out Democrats
CNN: [Elon Musk] "has been seen at Mar-a-Lago nearly every single day since Donald Trump won, dining with him on the patio at times"
MSM running out of negative angles?
#ElonMusk #TrumpWins - Boost
⚡️ DPRK ratifies treaty for Strategic Partnership with Russia — VOK
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has signed a decree ratifying the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Pyongyang and Moscow, Voice of Korea reported.
#Russia #DPRK - Boost
⚡️US launches strikes on “Iran-Linked Militia Targets” in Syria — Pentagon
#Syria #US - Boost
⚡️Israeli attack in ‘safe zone’ kills several Palestinians in south Gaza — Al Jazeera
*graphic footage
#Israel #Gaza
Italian journo asks Putin for Russian citizenship
Andrea Lucidi tells RT that only a Russian passport can defend his freedom in the face of EU sanctions. Lucidi has covered the Ukraine conflict for the last two years.
#EU #Russia - Boost
‘They voted for a convicted felon who said you can grab the ‘P’: Democrats fail to understand their policies suck
MSNBC contributor Eddie Glaude: “People don’t want to believe what the country actually is… because if they believe it, they’re going to confront what’s in them.”
The meltdown continues…
#TrumpWins - Boost
China unveils stealth drone ship dubbed 'Killer Whale'
Not your average orca! It carries a variety of weaponry, includes a helipad, and can operate for extended periods at sea - up to 7,400km from base - at speeds of 74 km/h.
China hopes to sell the 'Killer Whale' worldwide.
#China
Russia’s First Deputy PM Denis Manturov meets with India’s Narendra Modi
The officials discussed cooperation in trade and economic ties, energy and connectivity, according to the statement from the Indian Prime Minister's Office.
#Russia #India
❗️Bitcoin price hits another all-time high topping $84,000
#Bitcoin - Boost
Russia advances in Donbass, ensuring civilian safety
Russian forces are advancing toward the key Donetsk Republic town of Kurakhovo, evacuating civilians from Ukrainian army attacks on regional settlements.
RT senior correspondent Murad Gazdiev reports on the refugees in Selidovo.
#Russia #DPR - Boost
Donald Trump plans nationwide ban on transgender surgery for minors
He also warned teachers of impending civil rights violations for suggesting alternate genders, proposed a bill legally recognizing only males and females, as well as banning biological men in women’s sports.
#US #Trump #Trans - Boost
Russia’s far eastern Ust-Kamchatsk has been blanketed in so much ash from the Shiveluch volcano that locals say they are struggling to breathe.
#Russia - Boost
Even getting to China’s Zhuhai air show was an exercise in style for the Russian Knights aerobatics team...
#Russia #China - Boost
