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NEW YORK CITY - JANUARY 28: In this handout photo provided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the New York City Fugitive Operations Team, joined by ICE Acting Director Caleb Vitello, conducted targeted enforcement operations resulting in the arrest of an illegal Dominican national on January 28, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement via Getty Images)

ICE Acting Director Removed As ‘Deportation Numbers Not Meeting Expectations,’ Will Now Oversee Enforcement Operations

The acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Caleb Vitello, has been removed from his post, with administration officials explaining that the current deportation numbers are not meeting expectations.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 17: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, is sworn in during her confirmation hearing before the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill on January 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. Noem is expected to face questions about the incoming Trump administration’s plans to crack down on illegal immigration. (Photo by Eric Thayer/Getty Images)

Kristi Noem Confirmed As Department Of Homeland Security Secretary

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has been confirmed by the Senate as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.

AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 24: Halloween candy is seen on shelves at a Target store on October 24, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Halloween candy prices have risen 13% from the previous year with the increase being attributed to a warmer, less humid climate in cocoa-producing regions and the rising cost of ingredients impacted by inflation. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

FDA Bans Red No. 3, Artificial Food Dye Found In Beverages, Candy, And More

The FDA issued an order on Wednesday that will ban Red No. 3’s inclusion in food products and ingested drugs.

U.S. Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) and Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump stand on the third day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 17, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Delegates, politicians, and the Republican faithful are in Milwaukee for the annual convention, concluding with former President Donald Trump accepting his party's presidential nomination. The RNC takes place from July 15-18. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Trump Announces Additional Cabinet Nominations, Including Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated more candidates for his upcoming cabinet, including Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 13: U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) walk after Thune was elected Senate Majority Leader for the 119th Congress following the Senate Republican leadership elections at the U.S. Capitol on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Senate Republicans elected Sen. John Thune (R-SD) as Majority Leader, Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) as Assistant Majority Leader, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) as Republican Conference Chair, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) as Republican Policy Committee Chair, Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) as Republican Conference Vice Chair and Sen. Tim Scott (R-FL) as National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Sen. John Thune: ‘All Options Open’ To Confirm Trump’s Cabinet Nominees

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune has assured the public that “all the options” are on the table to get President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks through the confirmation process amid concerns that some appointees might not receive enough votes.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 13: U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-SD) arrives for the Senate Republican leadership elections at the U.S. Capitol on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Senate Republican caucus met to vote on new leadership for the 119th Congress. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

John Thune Elected New Senate Republican Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnell

GOP Senator John Thune of South Dakota has been elected as Senate majority leader, which means he will replace retiring Senator Mitch McConnell, who has held the top Senate GOP position for the last 18 years.