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SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election , according to a Federal Police report unsealed Tuesday. Federal Police last Thursday formally accused Bolsonaro and 36 other people of attempting a coup. They sent their 884-page report to the Supreme Court, which lifted the seal. The unsealed document provides a first glimpse of several testimonies that describe the former president as one of the key leaders of the plot, and not a mere observer. “The evidence collected throughout the investigation shows unequivocally that then-President Jair Messias Bolsonaro planned, acted and was directly and effectively aware of the actions of the criminal organization aiming to launch a coup d’etat and eliminate the democratic rule of law, which did not take place due to reasons unrelated to his desire,” the document said. At another point, it says: “Bolsonaro had full awareness and active participation.” Bolsonaro, who had repeatedly alleged without evidence that the country's electronic voting system was prone to fraud, called a meeting in December 2022, during which he presented a draft decree to the commanders of the three divisions of the armed forces, according to the police report, signed by four investigators. The decree would have launched an investigation into suspicions of fraud and crimes related to the October 2022 vote, and suspended the powers of the nation's electoral court. The navy’s commander stood ready to comply, but those from the army and air force objected to any plan that prevented Lula’s inauguration, the report said. Those refusals are why the plan did not go ahead, according to witnesses who spoke to investigators. Bolsonaro never signed the decree to set the final stage of the alleged plan into action. Bolsonaro has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or awareness of any plot to keep him in power or oust his leftist rival and successor, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. “No one is going to do a coup with a reserve general and half a dozen other officers. What is being said is absurd. For my part, there has never been any discussion of a coup,” Bolsonaro told journalists in Brazil’s capital Brasilia on Monday. “If someone came to discuss a coup with me, I’d say, that’s fine, but the day after, how does the world view us?” he added. “The word ‘coup’ has never been in my dictionary.” The top court has passed the report on to Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet. He will decide whether to formally charge Bolsonaro and put him on trial, or toss the investigation. The former president was formally accused of three crimes: violent elimination of the rule of law, staging a coup d'etat and forming a criminal organization. Rodrigo Rios, a law professor at the PUC university in the city of Curitiba, said Bolsonaro could face up to a minimum of 11 years in prison if convicted on all charges. “A woman involved in the Jan. 8 attack on the Supreme Court received a 17-year prison sentence,” Rios told The Associated Press, noting that the former president is more likely to receive 15 years or more if convicted. “Bolsonaro’s future looks dark.” Ahead of the 2022 election, Bolsonaro repeatedly alleged that the election system, which does not use paper ballots, could be tampered with. The top electoral court later ruled that he had abused his power to cast unfounded doubt on the voting system, and ruled him ineligible for office until 2030 . Still, he has maintained that he will stand as a candidate in the 2026 race. Since Bolsonaro left office, he has been targeted by several investigations, all of which he has chalked up to political persecution. Federal Police have accused him of smuggling diamond jewelry into Brazil without properly declaring them and directing a subordinate to falsify his and others’ COVID-19 vaccination statuses . Authorities are also investigating whether he incited the Jan. 8, 2022 riot in which his followers ransacked the Supreme Court and presidential palace in Brasilia, seeking to prompt intervention by the army that would oust Lula from power. Bolsonaro had left for the United States days before Lula’s inauguration on Jan. 1, 2023 and stayed there three months, keeping a low profile. The police report unsealed Tuesday alleges he was seeking to avoid possible imprisonment related to the coup plot, and also await the uprising that took place a week later. Hughes reported from Rio de JaneiroLetter of thanks from German POWs highlights humane treatment from Yorkshire soldier
- Leading efficient care management for the elderly with unimpeded smartcar e h ttps://img.hankyung.com/pdsdata/pr.hankyung.com/uploads/2024/11/image01-1.png SEOUL, South Korea , Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JCF Technology is a startup that independently developed 'MecKare', a radar sensor that measures biological signals in a non-contact manner, and provides a platform service that automatically connects users and guardians in two-way emergency situations through an artificial intelligence analysis system. Since its establishment in 2016, it has developed a highly accurate non-contact multi-biological radar sensor through many years of technology accumulation, and succeeded in commercializing the product for the first time in 2021. MecKare uses microwave radar and micro-Doppler signal processing technology to measure the user's heart rate, respiratory rate, and skin temperature within 16.4 ft in real time. The sensor can measure human body movement patterns using precise and highly responsive thermal infrared rays and can detect falls through pattern analysis based on changes in human movement. In particular, the movement and change of thermal infrared rays within the measurement range are detected in real time, and the trend of biomarkers that appear as advance signs before a person falls can be checked through differential motion detection that measures the user's movement pattern. It provides an alarm in advance by predicting before a person falls, enabling accuracy and quick response to accidents. As a result, it is possible to prevent safety accidents in the elderly by detecting emergency situations such as lonely death, cardiac arrest, breathing difficulties, and falls. Additionally, unlike other existing wearable devices such as smart watches or bands, MecKare does not need to be worn or attached to the body, so it can be used remotely via Wi-Fi without causing stress to the user. https://img.hankyung.com/pdsdata/pr.hankyung.com/uploads/2024/11/image02.png MecKare can be installed in the bedroom, bathroom, living room, or entrance of a home or facilities(Assisted Living, Nursing Home, etc) to provide 24-hour monitoring without a camera and detect abnormal signs in advance using a biometric information analysis algorithm and deliver them to the guardian. MecKare's radar biometric sensor is recognized in the global market for its technology as a device that obtains precisely customized biometric information while overcoming spatial constraints and without risk of privacy infringement. MecKare is being supplied to senior care facilities in Australia , Germany , Poland , Saudi Arabia , and China . In 2025, MecKare plans to conduct verification of vital signs such as attendance, fall prevention, and asthma of elderly people living in hospitals or assisted living in conjunction with local PPOs/HMOs in the United States . In summary, MecKare is a system that reduces user inconvenience and enables management of multiple patients. By being able to provide personalized health data analysis results, it will serve as an opportunity to change the market paradigm towards preventive smart care. We expect MecKare's A.I to play a role as an innovator that complements, rather than replaces, humans in care settings. SOURCE Hankyung.com3 recipes to help you through the busy holiday season
Bell Potter has been running the rule over the retail sector this month and has picked out a number of its key picks. Two ASX dividend shares that get the thumbs up from the broker are listed below. Here's why it thinks these could be top buys for income investors: ( ) This footwear retailer could be an ASX dividend share to buy according to Bell Potter. It likes the company due to its dominance of the local market, which could become even stronger if it rolls out the Sports Direct brand across Australia. It said: Accent Group commands a dominant ~30% market share in the $3b Australian footwear retailing market, in addition to a broader opportunity given the expansion into the athleisure market via its own brands. We continue to view AX1 as a key pick in our retail sector coverage given their scale as Australia's market leader, growth adjacencies in both footwear/apparel from exclusive partnerships & TAF channel conversion and growing vertical brand strategy led by Nude Lucy. We also view the strategic investment by Frasers Group (FRAS) in AX1 (~15%) and the recent board appointment as a step forward to unlocking the sizable store roll-out opportunity of FRAS's core Sports Direct banner in Australia. 13.7 cents per share in FY 2025 and then 15.6 cents per share in FY 2026. Based on its current share price of $2.53, this would mean of 5.4% and 6.2%, respectively. Bell Potter has a buy rating and $2.75 price target on Accent's shares. ( ) Another ASX dividend share that is a key pick for Bell Potter is Premier Investments. It is positive on the company due to its proposed demerger and the positive outlook for its highly profitable Smiggle and Peter Alexander brands. The broker feels that things are so positive that these businesses deserve a re-rating. It explains: In addition to Premier Investments' market share of ~6% in the apparel vertical and ~15% in the stationary space in Australia, the Smiggle brand is also a large player in the UK market. As the Smiggle brand looks to grow its presence in the Middle East & Indonesia via a low-risk wholesale model and Peter Alexander into the UK, we think the two brands have a long runway ahead. With the divestment of the non-core Apparel Brands to Myer (MYR) in an all-script deal expected to be completed in January 2025, we see PMV retaining the higher margin Smiggle and Peter Alexander earnings base post-demerger. We view the highly profitable retail business with domestic:offshore exposure of 70:30 (BPe) growing at ~13% (BPe, FY26e), ~26% stake in Breville Group (BRG), together with property assets valued at cost and a strong cash balance (~$327m, BPe), as worthy of a re-rate in the multiple. Bell Potter is forecasting fully franked dividends per share of 111.7 cents in FY 2025 and then 122.6 cents in FY 2026. Based on the current Premier Investments share price, this equates to dividend yields of 3.1% and 3.4%, respectively. The broker has a buy rating and $38.00 price target on its shares.
The Oklahoma City Thunder hosts their I-35 rival as the Dallas Mavericks make a short trip north for a high-level contest between the two squads. The two title-contending teams will face off in a game that comes with consequences, too. The loser is knocked out of the NBA Cup, with the winner earning a trip to Las Vegas to advance in the tournament. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Thanks for the feedback.
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WASHINGTON — In a normal presidential transition, the president-elect spends weeks carefully considering candidates for the most important jobs in his Cabinet. Potential nominees undergo rigorous private vetting by trusted aides and lawyers, then by the FBI. It’s a painstaking process that often consumes the entire three months between the election and the inauguration. But when has Donald Trump ever recognized any value in traditional norms? He refused to authorize the FBI to begin its customary background checks, because he hoped to do without them or because he didn’t trust the G-men, or both. Instead of waiting for investigations, he announced most of his nominees in three weeks — apparently imagining that the tsunami would force the Senate to confirm them quickly. He even proposed skipping the constitutionally required step of Senate confirmation entirely, pushing to fill his Cabinet through the back door of “recess appointments.” He was apparently surprised when otherwise loyal GOP senators quietly refused to roll over for that audacious power grab. His nominations set a new record for speed, if not for quality. The outcome was predictable. His most controversial nominees — picked apparently with little or no private vetting — were followed by a parade of skeletons streaming out of closets. (Some of the skeletons had been strutting in public for years.) The ensuing media leaks were embarrassing. They made the second Trump administration look just as chaotic as the first. But there were substantive political effects as well. Most presidents use their transition, and the honeymoon period that normally follows, to build public support for their policies and programs. But Trump must now spend most of his time jawboning GOP senators to back his nominees. Opinion polls show that his support in the public hasn’t grown since election day; he’s still stuck at the 50-50 mark in favorability. And it was all avoidable. “When the Senate confirmation process works properly, it’s in the best interest of the president — even though presidents are usually annoyed by it,” said Gregg Nunziata, a former Senate Republican aide who handled dozens of nominations. “There’s an existing protocol to handle allegations confidently and discreetly. If that protocol isn’t followed, the interest [in a nominee’s background] is going to spill out into other channels” — mainly the news media. That’s what’s happening now. The vetting of Trump’s Cabinet is being done after the fact, mostly by the news media. The results have not been pretty. Matt Gaetz, the former Florida congressman Trump proposed for attorney general, somehow thought he could skate past the House Ethics Committee’s evidence that he had paid a 17-year-old for sex. (The New York Times reported that Trump chose Gaetz impulsively after a meeting with Gaetz and Tesla founder Elon Musk aboard the president-elect’s private jet.) Eight days after the nomination was announced, CNN reported that Gaetz had a second illicit encounter with the girl. His nomination was finished by nightfall.Report: NFL warns players of burglary rings targeting pro athletes
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Middle East latest: Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is set to begin at 4 amUS President-elect Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte convened in Palm Beach, Florida, to deliberate on pressing global security issues, according to a Saturday statement from NATO. This marked Rutte's inaugural meeting with Trump following the latter's election win on November 5. Their discussion notably came against the backdrop of Trump's historical skepticism towards NATO, having previously criticized the defense spending levels of its member countries. In addition to discussions with Trump, Rutte's team engaged with Trump's national security team, including his national security adviser nominee, US Representative Michael Waltz. (With inputs from agencies.)
DECORATING your home this festive season doesn't need to cost you an arm and a leg. You can pick up budget-friendly decor from different bargain shops, including Dollar Tree . You may not need to break the bank by splurging on a high-end wreath for your door. Dollar Tree shoppers can now pick up a Christmas buy that will have your guests feeling festive before they even walk through the door. And it appeals to more than one of your senses to set the Christmas mood. The Christmas House Metal Bell Door Hanger is available for just $1.25 from Dollar Tree. Read More On Dollar Tree This festive decoration has received a perfect rating of five stars from customers. Resembling a neck tie, the decor features a piece of material hanging from a twine ring. Attached to the festive fabric are four small bells, ensuring a fun jingle every time your door is opened. For an extra touch, a small piece of wreath cutting is glued to the top of each hanger. Most read in Money And don't worry, if you're someone with a certain color scheme in mind, there are options available. Dollar Tree shoppers can choose between three different festive designs. The first is a simple black and white gingham print, perfect for the classic look. On this style, the festive jingle bells are white to match the aesthetic. You can also add a touch of color by opting for the red and black gingham pattern. Despite the name of the store, Dollar Tree recently added items that cost more than $1 to its inventory. Most items at the store cost no more than $1.25, but items in the Dollar Tree Plus section cost up to $5. Dollar Tree introduced Plus aisles to 100 locations in 2019 as part of an effort to diversify its products. By 2022, Dollar Tree had added the items to over 1,500 locations. "We believe testing additional price points above $1 for Dollar Tree products will enable us over time to expand our assortments, introduce new products and meet more of our customers’ everyday needs," president and CEO Michael Witynski said in a statement . "Our brand promise is that customers get great value for what they spend at Dollar Tree. We will continue to be fiercely protective of that promise, regardless of the price point." The jingle bells attached to this design are also a deep shade of red. Finally, for the most influencer-esque finish, a beige option is available. Each of the decorative door hangers measures 16 inches in length. They are designed to be hung in a similar matter to a traditional Christmas wreath.By Burnett Munthali Malawi is currently facing several interwoven challenges: Firstly, the country’s economy is teetering under the weight of rising inflation, a depreciating currency, and skyrocketing commodity prices. The cost of living has become unbearable for many, with basic necessities slipping out of reach for ordinary Malawians. Secondly, allegations of corruption continue to erode public trust. High-profile scandals and perceived inaction against corrupt officials have fueled frustration among citizens, raising questions about the government’s commitment to accountability. Sadly, the dissatisfaction has spilled into the streets, with protests becoming a common occurrence. Citizens are demanding better services, transparent governance, and meaningful economic reforms. Fourthly, the ruling Tonse Alliance if not the lonely ruling MCP is under strain, with internal divisions and opposition parties gaining momentum as they capitalize on the public’s discontent. The government’s handling of these crises will determine its credibility moving forward. To regain control, it must address key areas: Bold economic policies aimed at stabilizing the economy and supporting vulnerable populations are urgently needed. Stimulus packages, subsidies for essential goods, and policies to attract foreign investment could offer some relief. Malawi is experiencing a severe fuel crisis that has been there for weeks, yet the President, Pastor Lazarus Chakwera, continues to focus on pageantry and empty platitudes. This fuel crisis stems from a shortage of foreign exchange, a consequence of a failing economy driven by... pic.twitter.com/7A6J9m5qvL Swift and decisive action against corruption will be critical. High-profile prosecutions and institutional reforms could help rebuild trust in governance. The government must engage the public openly, acknowledging the challenges while outlining clear, actionable solutions. Citizens need reassurance that their leaders are both aware of their plight and actively working to address it. Failure to respond effectively risks plunging Malawi into deeper turmoil. Public frustration could escalate, leading to widespread unrest and a further erosion of government legitimacy. Political opponents, sensing weakness, may intensify their efforts to discredit the administration, potentially destabilizing the political landscape further. In conclusion, the crises confronting Malawi are daunting, but they also present an opportunity for the government to prove its mettle. Leadership is not about avoiding challenges but navigating through them with vision, decisiveness, and integrity. As analysts have pointed out, the coming months will test whether the government can rise to the occasion or risk losing its grip on the nation’s future. Malawians are watching, and the world is, too. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .Luigi Mangione, charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York , penned a 262-word manifesto railing against the health insurance industry , which has been published in full for the first time. The manifesto was obtained by police when they arrested Mangione on Monday at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Below, find the full manifesto written by Mangione. The document was published to Substack by journalist Ken Klippenstein and law enforcement sources confirmed the text to TMZ. "To the Feds, I’ll keep this short, because I do respect what you do for our country. To save you a lengthy investigation, I state plainly that I wasn’t working with anyone," began Mangione. "This was fairly trivial: some elementary social engineering, basic CAD, a lot of patience. The spiral notebook, if present, has some straggling notes and To-do lists that illuminate the gist of it." Luigi Mangione pictured in 'suicide prevention gown' as he's charged with CEO killing Luigi Mangione’s explosive nine-word rant as cops drag him by neck and slam him into courthouse door "My tech is pretty locked down because I work in engineering so probably not much info there. I do apologize for any strife of traumas but it had to be done," he continued. "Frankly, these parasites simply had it coming. A reminder: the US has the #1 most expensive healthcare system in the world, yet we rank roughly #42 in life expectancy." "United is the [indecipherable] largest company in the US by market cap, behind only Apple, Google, Walmart," he added. "It has grown and grown, but as our life expectancy? No the reality is, these [indecipherable] have simply gotten too powerful, and they continue to abuse our country for immense profit because the American public has allowed them to get away with it." "Obviously the problem is more complex, but I do not have space, and frankly I do not pretend to be the most qualified person to lay out the full argument," stated Mangione. "But many have illuminated the corruption and greed (e.g.: Rosenthal, Moore), decades ago and the problems simply remain. It is not an issue of awareness at this point, but clearly power games at play. Evidently I am the first to face it with such brutal honesty." In addition to the manifesto, it was reported by the arresting officer that the man was carrying a passport and $10,000 in cash, $2,000 of it in foreign currency inside of a backpack. It was also noted that, in addition to the cash and passport, Mangione was also reportedly carrying a box of blue surgical masks and a black 3D-printed pistol and a 3D-printed silencer. Despite the cutting words, Mangione never named Thompson personally. Mangione is currently fighting to be extradited to New York where he had been charged with one count of murder, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, one count of second-degree possession of a forged document and one count of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Just before the hearing on Tuesday, it was reported that the Maryland native, who was dressed in an orange prison jumpsuit and handcuffed, shouted and struggled with officers as he was led into a Pennsylvania courthouse. According to the Associated Press, the words shouted by Luigi Mangione were unintelligible, however, it claimed that it was something to the effect of “This is extremely unjust, and an insult to the intelligence of the American people .” DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.Ranchi, Nov 23 (PTI) Following are the results of the significant candidates in the Jharkhand assembly elections: Winners * Hemant Soren -- The Jharkhand CM increased his margin in the Barhait seat as compared to the last assembly elections. He defeated BJP candidate Gamliyel Hembrom by a margin of 39,791 votes this time. In 2019, he had won the constituency by 25,740 votes. He had to resign as the CM in January before being arrested by the ED in a money laundering case. He was released on bail by the high court in June, and in July, he returned as the chief minister of the state, replacing Champai Soren. * Kalpana Soren -- The chief minister's wife won the Gandey seat by a margin of 17,142 votes, defeating BJP's Muniya Devi. She first won the seat in a bypoll on June 4 after it fell vacant following the resignation of JMM MLA Sarfaraz Ahmad. She is credited with revitalising the JMM when her husband was in jail. * Champai Soren -- The former CM, who took over the reign of the state after Hemant Soren's arrest, won the Seraikela seat on a BJP ticket by 20,447 votes. It is the only seat reserved for Scheduled Tribes that the BJP won in this assembly election. He had to quit the CM's post after Hemant Soren was released from jail on bail in June, and eventually, he joined the BJP, expressing discontent with the JMM. * Nisat Alam -- The wife of former Jharkhand minister Alamgir Alam, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case, won the Pakur seat by the highest margin of 86,029 votes. Several central leaders had targeted Alamgir Alam, taken into custody by the ED on May 15, during their public rallies, urging people to "throw out corrupt forces like him". * Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) -- A new force in the political arena of the state, it bagged one seat but made its presence felt in several constituencies. Its founder Jairam Mahato, a Kurmi leader, won the Dumri seat by 10,945 votes. Its campaign focussed on local languages and culture, and unemployment among the youth. Losers * Sudesh Mahto -- The AJSU Party supremo lost the Silli seat to JMM's Amit Kumar by a margin of 23,867 votes. His party contested 10 seats and managed to win only one, that too by a wafer-thin margin of 231 votes. AJSU Party's Nirmal Mahto bagged the Mandu seat, defeating Jai Prakash Bhai Patel of the Congress. * Amar Bauri -- The leader of the opposition came at the third spot in the Chandankiyari seat in Bokaro district. JMM's Umakant Rajak won the constituency by a margin of 33,733 votes, defeating Arjun Rajwar of the JLKM. In the 2019 assembly polls, Bauri defeated Rajak, who contested the seat on an AJSU Party ticket. Rajak switched to JMM ahead of this election after the Chandankiyari seat went to the BJP as per the seat-sharing arrangement within the NDA. * Banna Gupta -- The Congress leader who was the health minister in the outgoing government lost to veteran politician Saryu Roy in the Jamshedpur West seat by 7,863 votes. Roy fought this election on a JD(U) ticket. * Biranchi Narayan -- The BJP chief whip in the last assembly lost to Congress candidate Shwettaa Singh in the Bokaro seat by a margin of 7,207 votes. He was a two-term MLA and campaigned in this election on the plank of development. * Mithilesh Thakur -- The senior JMM leader who held several portfolios in the outgoing government, including Drinking Water & Sanitation and Art & Culture, lost to BJP's Satyendra Nath Tiwari by 16,753 votes in the Garhwa seat. (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)
(WISH) — Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that impacts a million people living in the United States. While most people are older than 60 when diagnosed, 1 in 10 people with Parkinson’s are now being diagnosed before age 50. A new technological method may offer hope for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. News 8’s Brittany Noble has details in Tuesday’s Health Spotlight. This story was created from a script aired on WISH-TV. Health Spotlight is presented by Community Health Network .
Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) started to secure support in the Senate on Tuesday in her bid to become the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security , with many speculating she will easily move through the confirmation process. Noem was escorted around the Senate office buildings by Hogan Gidley , who served as White House Deputy press secretary from 2019 to 2020 in President-elect Donald Trump's first administration. She met with Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Roger Marshall (R-KS). The South Dakota governor, who was once the sole representative in Congress for the state, walked with Cramer to her meeting with Hawley, reminiscing on their time serving together in the House. . @SenKevinCramer is escorting @KristiNoem to her next meeting on Capitol Hill to gain support as the next Sec of DHS — the two served together in the House: “We’ve always stayed in touch and kept talking all the time. We’re neighbors — he’s protecting us from Canada,” Noem said. pic.twitter.com/beVagQ2vUg — Samantha-Jo Roth (@SamanthaJoRoth) “We’ve always stayed in touch and kept talking all the time. We’re neighbors — he’s protecting us from Canada,” Noem said with a laugh before ducking into an elevator. Trump announced his plans to nominate Noem as DHS secretary on Nov. 12, exactly one week after the election. “Kristi has been very strong on Border Security. She was the first Governor to send National Guard Soldiers to help Texas fight the Biden Border Crisis, and they were sent a total of eight times,” Trump said in a statement at the time. “She will work closely with ‘Border Czar’ Tom Homan to secure the Border, and will guarantee that our American Homeland is secure from our adversaries.” Trump previously announced immigration hawks Stephen Miller and Tom Homan for key roles in the White House to carry out the deportation of illegal immigrants and lead border policy. Miller will be Trump’s deputy chief of policy, and Homan will serve in a new position as border czar. Unlike Noem, Miller and Homan will not need to be confirmed by the Senate. There's an understanding that Noem, who has limited experience with immigration policy, would defer that portion of her workload to the White House, according to several Senate sources familiar. "I think most of us believe the that immigration part of DHS will be tackled by Miller and Homan, and Noem will oversee TSA, FEMA, Secret Service, and cybersecurity," said a Senate aide speaking on the condition of anonymity. "She's well liked by Republican senators, many of them have served with her, so I expect her to sail through the process." If confirmed by the Senate, Noem would oversee the DHS, a 245,000-employee federal department whose mission is protecting the people of the United States. For context, the largest city in South Dakota is Sioux Falls, with 213,000 residents. South Dakota has a population of more than 800,000 residents. As governor of South Dakota, Noem has put an emphasis on cybersecurity in an effort to bolster the industry there. She was one of the first governors to ban TikTok from state devices in 2022. “The Chinese Communist Party uses information that it gathers on TikTok to manipulate the American people, and they gather data off the devices that access the platform,” she said at the time when she issued the ban. Some Senate Republicans have questions about whether Noem is prepared to oversee a department with so many agencies, such as FEMA and the Secret Service, which has been in the headlines after two assassination attempts targeting the president-elect. The South Dakota governor may also face questions after revealing in her memoir that she shot and killed her 14-month-old puppy named Cricket, later saying it was a danger to her family and called it a regrettable but necessary part of country life. "I think the senators will certainly have some questions for her. Leading DHS is really a big job," the same aide said. "Although I think senators know she has a significant amount of government experience and is a hard worker, so she'll find her footing." Noem, 53, is not from a border state, and her background is that of a state and U.S. lawmaker. However, she has visited the Texas border several times during the Biden administration, and she has been an ardent supporter of Trump for years. Under Noem’s leadership, South Dakota also directed its own National Guard troops to deploy to Texas to assist Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) in Operation Lone Star to secure the border amid record-high illegal immigration. In 2021, Noem sent roughly four dozen South Dakota National Guard troops to the Texas border thanks to a contribution from Republican megadonors Willis Johnson and Reba Johnson, who made billions of dollars through Copart, an automotive salvage and auction company. That same year, as more unaccompanied immigrant children began crossing the southern border, Noem joined other Republican governors who refused to resettle the children in their state. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER “South Dakota won’t be taking any illegal immigrants that the Biden Administration wants to relocate," Noem said in a social media post . Noem supported Trump’s 2017 executive order that suspended the refugee program from seven countries in the Middle East, otherwise known as the “Muslim ban.” At the time, Noem said she supported a temporary ban on admitting refugees coming from “terrorist-held” areas.None