President-elect Donald Trump announced Sunday that former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement Thomas D. Homan will serve as "border czar" in his incoming administration. "The Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation's Borders ('The Border Czar'), including, but not limited to, the Southern Border, the Northern Border, all Maritime, and Aviation Security," Trump noted on Truth Social. "I've known Tom for a long time, and there is nobody better at policing and controlling our Borders. Likewise, Tom Homan will be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin," continued Trump. "Congratulations to Tom. I have no doubt he will do a fantastic, and long awaited for, job." Homan, the president and CEO of Border911, has proven himself to be a no-nonsense law enforcement official, unwavering in his belief that like other criminals, illegal aliens "should be afraid" when flouting America's laws. Trump promoted Homan to acting ICE director in January 2017, then nominated him as director. According to the New York Times, illegal immigration arrests skyrocketed 38% under Homan from Jan. 22 to April 29, as compared with the previous year under former President Barack Obama, who gave him the government's highest civil service award in 2015. "These statistics reflect President Trump's commitment to enforce our immigration laws fairly and across the board," Homan said at the time. Extra to criticizing so-called sanctuary cities and demonstrating a willingness to go after any of the tens of millions of illegal aliens who had stolen into the homeland, Homan helped blow up Democrats' family-separation talking point, underscoring that the U.S. has separated minors and adults at the border for over three decades. 'I got down on my knees, put my hand on the child's head, and said a prayer.' When Homan — whose Senate confirmation never came — retired in April 2018, former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen stated, Under his exceptional leadership, the men and women of ICE have made significant progress in restoring the rule of law to our immigration system. Consistent with the priorities set out by President Trump, the past year has seen arrests increase by 40 percent, interior removals increase by 30 percent, and the highest number of MS-13 arrests since 2008. But perhaps most important to Tom is that employee morale at ICE is the highest it has been since 2010, which I believe is due in large part to his passionate leadership. While the liberal media has attempted in recent years to characterize Homan as callous, he revealed to the Atlantic in 2022 that his desire to end illegal immigration and secure the border was not born solely out of a sense of duty to the nation and his fellow citizens but also out of a sense of humanitarian responsibility to would-be border-jumpers. In 2003, he was reportedly called to a crime scene in Victoria, Texas, where over 70 illegal aliens had been found crammed into a semitruck. When the trailer was opened, corpses tumbled out. Seventeen were dead, and two more would ultimately die. Among the dead was a 5-year-old boy — the same age as Homan's son at the time. "I got down on my knees, put my hand on the child's head, and said a prayer, because I could only imagine what his last hour of life must have been like, how scared he must have been. Couldn't breathe, pitch black, begging his father to help him. His father couldn't help," said Homan. "What was his father thinking? He'd put him in that position, right? His father was probably saying, 'I can't believe I did this.'" 'What price do you put on national security?' Homan added, "That one instance made me who I am today, because it's preventable. We could stop this." Homan demonstrated the continued strength of his resolve in an interview last month with CBS News' "60 Minutes." When asked about the potential cost of deporting one million illegal aliens a year, Homan said, "What price do you put on national security?" The former ICE boss further revealed a resistance to emotional manipulation. Correspondent Cecilia Vega concern-mongered about the possibility families might be separated as a consequence of mass deportation. Homan reassured Vega, "Families can be deported together." While Homan is likely to succeed in the position, the previous border czar, failed presidential candidate Kamala Harris, set the bar incredibly low. After all, she oversaw the illegal entry of tens of millions of foreign nationals into the country, including terroristic gang members and human traffickers. Homan told Fox News over the weekend that the deportation campaign is "going to be a well-targeted, planned operation conducted by the men of ICE. The men and women of ICE do this daily. They're good at it." Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Donald Trump won fair and square. Despite the Trump is Hitler narrative, the weaponization of the justice department against him, and two assassination attempts, America said, "We want more Trump." To be expected, the left is having a meltdown of cataclysmic proportions. Dave Landau and the “Normal World” cast play some of the most epic lefty reactions to Trump’s big win. Enjoy. - YouTube youtu.be Although the cast plays several clips, these are perhaps the most hilarious. In clip one, a young woman sitting in her car screams, “No! No! Noooooo! Why? Why Why?! ... Do you really hate me that bad?!” as she thrashes around violently. In clip 2, a distraught and effeminate man laments, “You voted against me. You voted against my right to live. You voted against all the women and their rights. I hope you enjoy your cheap f****** gas.” In clip 3, pop icon Cardi B listens to a TV commentator on election night announcing that Trump is nearing victory. She literally clutches her face in apparent agony. The caption over the video reads, “I hate yall bad.” One clip features a woman just sobbing uncontrollably while her dog licks her face. A woeful Billie Eilish ballad plays in the background. Another features a furious young man screaming, “I’m done! I’m done! I’m done! I’m done with you! I’m not with you, your mother, and your sister! I’m just done with all of this!” In another clip, someone videos their mom rocking back and forth sobbing while watching election coverage. The caption reads, “My mom is freaking outtt. Kamala plsssss do ur thing.” Her mom then picks up a glass of wine and proceeds to chug it. These are just a few of the most unhinged responses. To see more tearful, screaming, nonsensical reactions to Trump’s victory, watch the episode above. Want more 'Normal World'?To enjoy more whimsical satire, topical sketches, and comedic discussions from comedians Dave Landau and 1/4 Black Garrett, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

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We're still ten months away from the iPhone 17 announcement. Still, several rumors exist about this upcoming lineup. Unlike past years, it seems Apple will ditch the Plus model in favor of an ultrathin but underpowered iPhone 17 Air/Slim. While new leaks and reports are starting to give us an idea about how this device will look, it seems there's a limit to how thin it can actually be. And, spoiler, it won't be that thin. According to news aggregator yeux1122, Samsung's failure to make an ultrathin S25 model will impact this iPhone 17 Air. The website explains that Samsung tried to increase battery capacity through thinner substrates, but attempts have been unsuccessful. With that, it won't be able to make this device as thin as it wanted. The same is worth it with Apple. The company can't revamp the internal boards, and this new battery is too expensive. The publication says that these components were expected to be thinner, but now the battery will be around 6mm thicker. Since Apple's thinnest-ever iPhone was the iPhone 6, at 6.9mm, it seems the company won't be able to go lower than that with the iPhone 17 Air. However, if Apple can make it as thin as an iPhone 6, it will still be quite impressive. Everything we know about the iPhone 17 Air so far Since Apple introduced the iPhone 12 mini, it has struggled to find a market for the unique variations of its regular iPhone models. The company has seen low sales of the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone 15 Plus. While we need to know how the iPhone 16 Plus will sell, Cupertino might be planning a different approach for the iPhone 17. Rumors so far have hinted at a premium version of the non-Pro iPhone 17. While all models are expected to maintain the same price point, this iPhone 17 Slim would cost around $1,299—the most expensive iPhone to date. Despite its thin form factor, it would have the A19 chip, 8 GB of RAM, and two main cameras. How Apple will maintain a good battery life with a thin form factor is still unknown. Interestingly, the iPhone 17 Pro models would have 12GB of RAM, the A19 Pro chip with TSMC’s new N3P manufacturing process, and three 48MP main cameras. If that’s the case, how could Apple charge more for an iPhone that’s actually worse than its Pro lineup? Apparently, it’s because the company is planning a new form factor with an ultrathin design. Don't Miss: I’m an iPhone 16 Plus owner, and I get why we need the iPhone 17 Air The post New report claims iPhone 17 Air won’t be ultra-thin after all appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $179 AirPods Pro 2, space heaters from $36, $100 off Bose QuietComfort Ultra, more Exclusive deal: Buture VAC01 cordless vacuum has a massive 67% discount Today’s deals: $90 Lenovo Chromebook, $360 Apple Watch Series 10, $100 off Ninja blenders, more Today’s deals: $699 M2 MacBook Air, $30 Philips OneBlade 360, $199 Bose TV soundbar, $399 Dyson V11, more

In case you missed it, Apple released iOS 18.1 late last month. The update introduced a new security feature that will make it tougher for law enforcement agencies to use forensic tools to access pertinent data. Originally discovered by 404media, the latest iOS update now reboots an iPhone if it hasn't been unlocked in four days. While this might seem innocuous, Apple's new reboot process prompts the iPhone to fall back into a Before First Unlock (BFU) state. This state is akin to when an iPhone has been powered on but not yet unlocked via a passcode. In turn, functionality is limited, and much of the phone’s data remains encrypted.  Additionally, features like the Control Center, camera, Face ID, and more are inaccessible. The end result is that forensic investigators have a much tougher time accessing device data. 404media writes that the added security layer was confirmed by security expert Christopher Vance: In a law enforcement and forensic expert only group chat, Christopher Vance, a forensic specialist at Magnet Forensics, said “We have identified code within iOS 18 and higher that is an inactivity timer. This timer will cause devices in an AFU state to reboot to a BFU state after a set period of time which we have also identified." AFU vs BFU To provide additional context, and to better understand the ramifications of the latest iOS update, it’s important to provide a quick overview of what the Before First Unlock state is relative to the After First Unlock (AFU) state. When a user opens up their iPhone, and the device is put to sleep, it remains in an AFU state. This state allows various types of data and select system functions to remain active and accessible. When a phone enters a BFU state, the iPhone essentially locks down to a more significant degree. The DigForCE Lab at Dakota State University adds some pertinent context: A phone that is in the AFU state is that of any phone that has been unlocked at least once since the device has been reset or completely powered off. This is the case for the majority of powered-on phones currently being utilized. A phone that is in the AFU state stays in the state until the device loses power or is rebooted. While a device is in the AFU state, more information can be extracted from the phone, as the filesystem is no longer fully encrypted. When a device is in the AFU lock state, an AFU extraction may be created. Compared to a BFU extraction, an AFU extraction contains a vast majority of all user-generated data, which can be seen as about 95% of a Full Filesystem extraction (these extractions will be discussed in the next section). This means an AFU extraction will contain user-generated chats, images, videos, web-browsing data, and much more. Compared to a Full Filesystem extraction, an AFU extraction does not contain Apple Mail, Apple Health, or significant location information. The amount of information you can receive from a device in the AFU lock state can be substantial, so it is important to keep an AFU device powered on. If the device is powered off, the lock state will switch to BFU which could lead to the loss of a lot of potential information. All told, the new security update sounds like a nice safety feature for iPhone users. Law enforcement authorities, meanwhile, likely won't be happy as the update means that authorities will have a tighter window to access data before the phone goes into a BFU state. Don't Miss: Today’s deals: $369 Apple Watch Series 10, $449 Google Pixel 8, $200 off Narwal Freo Z Ultra, more The post iPhones quietly got a new security feature that’s frustrating the FBI and investigators appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $100 off iPad mini 7, $60 off Nintendo Switch OLED, $90 Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL, more Best Apple Watch deals for November 2024 Today’s deals: $90 Lenovo Chromebook, $360 Apple Watch Series 10, $100 off Ninja blenders, more Best Apple deals for November 2024

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has no plans to resign despite calls from some Democrats to do so before Republicans take control of the U.S. Senate in January.

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There is no new "stage of talks" with the United States at the moment for arms sales, Taiwan's government said Monday, as the island considers how best to respond to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's previous demands that Taipei pay for protection.