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Trump pick to head ICE is agency vet who will be able to start deportation effort on day one
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Trump pick to head ICE is agency vet who will be able to start deportation effort on day one

Fox News appearances have been a common criterion for several of President-elect Donald Trump's appointments to high-level positions, including his Cabinet. However, Trump took a different approach and appointed Caleb Vitello, who has decades of experience with the agency, to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the department slated to carry out what is hailed as one of his administration's signature initiatives, the wholesale deportation of millions of immigrants. Vitello will probably be able to swiftly execute Trump's deportation proposals because to that experience. Likewise, Trump's choice to appoint him as acting director will allow him to begin vigorous removal efforts without waiting for Senate confirmation. According to a contemporary ICE official, Vitello grew up in the Enf...
‘Strong person of interest’ in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing identified and arrested, police say
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‘Strong person of interest’ in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing identified and arrested, police say

According to police, a "strong person of interest" who was found in possession of a gun and several forged identification documents was taken into custody in Pennsylvania on Monday in relation to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch informed reporters that 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was arrested in Altoona on weapons-related charges. According to authorities, he was discovered with a gun that resembled the one used to shoot Thompson last week and a phony identification card that bore the same name as the one the alleged shooter used at a hostel in New York City. For live coverage, follow along. According to Tisch, authorities also found a handwritten letter that reflects his motivation and attitude. According to investigators, the individual be...
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A path forward — and a warning — for Democrats: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online edition of From the Politics Desk, an evening email that provides you with the most recent coverage and commentary from the campaign trail, Capitol Hill, and the White House by the NBC News Politics team. Politics correspondent Alexandra Marquez's dispatch from the annual gathering of the Democratic Governors Association, where the party's state leaders were brimming with ideas and concerns about how to approach upcoming elections, is included in today's edition. We also explore Senate math and the implications of the Democrats' 2006 class losing seats or fading away. Register here to get this newsletter delivered to your inbox each daily. Democratic governors want to set a different tone for their party in a second Trump administration By Alexandra Marquez...
Man accused of duping Filipino churchgoers into investing in video Covid-test tech to plead guilty 
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Man accused of duping Filipino churchgoers into investing in video Covid-test tech to plead guilty 

After being charged by authorities with operating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that targeted members of the local Filipino community, especially elderly churchgoers, a man from the San Fernando Valley consented to enter a guilty plea to wire fraud. The 48-year-old Sylvein William Maximilian D. Habsburg XVII is charged with embezzling over $5.9 million from victims over a number of years. Prosecutors stated in the guilty agreement that D Habsburg made a number of assertions, including that his technology could identify Covid-19 infection from video, and that it was all done under the pretense of investing in his two software companies. Prosecutors stated in the plea agreement with the defendant that D Habsburg persuaded a victim to transfer $224,378.43 to his bank account in the name ...
Mets owner views his role as a ‘civic responsibility,’ and Juan Soto’s contract shows he means it
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Mets owner views his role as a ‘civic responsibility,’ and Juan Soto’s contract shows he means it

In an interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin of CNBC earlier this year, Steve Cohen outlined his values as the owner of the New York Mets, claiming that the team was a philanthropic venture. Cohen declared, "I don't care about the cost side," adding, "How cool is it if I can make millions of people happy?" In fact, I carry out this civic duty. That mindset contributes to the fact that on Sunday, outfielder Juan Soto agreed to one of the highest-paying contracts ever signed by a professional athlete worldwide, making it the costliest contract in baseball history. According to MLB.com, the 26-year-old Dominican Republic native Soto's contract is worth $765 million over 15 years, including a $75 million signing bonus, and could potentially reach over $800 million. The most noteworthy aspect of the...
Syrian rebel leader’s extremist past raises questions about his future
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Syrian rebel leader’s extremist past raises questions about his future

A new chapter in Syria's history was announced by the broad and bearded Abu Mohammad al-Jolanide in front of a joyful audience at the old Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. One of the oldest places of worship in Islam and a symbol of Syrian history, the ancient landmark was chosen by the leader of the uprising that overthrew Bashar al-Assad's cruel rule to declare the country free. He said, "Syria is cleansed," to the assembly. If a nation loses its rights, it must continue to demand them until it regains them. Jolani's remarks, as the leader of the most potent rebel organization that overthrew Assad, signal what many believe to be the start of a new era for the devastated nation. However, the cautious but affable fighter's radical background clouds his future as Syria struggles with a new gover...
‘Strong person of interest’ in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing identified and arrested, police say
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‘Strong person of interest’ in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing identified and arrested, police say

According to police, a "strong person of interest" who was found in possession of a gun and several forged identification documents was taken into custody in Pennsylvania on Monday in relation to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. According to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the 26-year-old Altoona man was identified as Luigi Mangione and taken into custody on suspicion of possessing weapons. According to authorities, he was discovered with a gun that resembled the one used to shoot Thompson last week and a phony identification card that bore the same name as the one the alleged shooter used at a hostel in New York City. For live coverage, follow along. According to Tisch, authorities also found a handwritten letter that reflects his motivation and attitude. According to i...
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Democratic governors could be the party’s future — and how they react to Trump could set the tone

Democrats in Los Angeles are still in shock and are considering what went so wrong for their party this year. However, at the annual meeting of Democratic governors in California, they unanimously agreed that a change must be made if they want their party—and, they hope, one of them—to have a genuine chance to win the presidency in 2028. For now, Democrats must lay the groundwork, create the infrastructure, and choose a DNC chairman who is dedicated to achieving that goal, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy told NBC News, adding that we can worry about who we run for president [in 2028] or policy changes later. Additionally, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear cautioned Democrats about a major barrier to their goals for redefinition: President-elect Donald Trump. This was during a pitch to recommi...
Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies after medical emergency at brand event
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Disney influencer Dominique Brown dies after medical emergency at brand event

Following a suspected serious allergic reaction at a Christmas marketing event in Los Angeles, Disney influencer Dominique Brown passed away last week. Her age was 34. According to a BoxLunch spokeswoman, the incident happened Thursday night during an event organized by the pop culture merchandise company. The event took place in Vibiana, a cathedral-turned-event space in downtown Los Angeles, and emergency personnel were called. According to a BoxLunch spokeswoman, the DJ at the event stopped the music to disclose a medical concern and request an EpiPen from the attendees. According to the representative, the company took steps to make sure the venue was aware of any known allergens. BoxLunch is now looking into the situation on its own. A request for comment was not immediately answered ...
Assad regime’s collapse is a devastating defeat for Iran
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Assad regime’s collapse is a devastating defeat for Iran

Iran has suffered a terrible blow with the fast fall of Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime. This is the most recent in a series of setbacks that have shaken Western perceptions of Tehran's military might. Iran has demonstrated in recent months that it is unable to defend itself against damaging Israeli airstrikes, stop Israeli covert operations that target important figures in the regime, or safeguard an ally next door that was a crucial component of its regional proxy network, known as the axis of resistance. Syria has been an essential land bridge for Iran's Hezbollah force in Lebanon for many years, enabling Tehran to transport weaponry to its allies on the other side of the Syrian border. Russia supported Damascus with air power following the 2011 revolt against Assad, while Iran supporte...