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Closed: the detention facility no longer a significant threat to national security

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The Biden administration has confirmed its goal to officially close Guantanamo Bay after announcing the transfer of the first detainee from the detention facility

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A 56-year-old individual will be transferred from Guantanamo to Morroco, bringing the number of individuals still at the facility down to 39.

In 2016, the US Periodic Review Board said that the individual “no longer remained necessary to protect against a continuing significant threat to national security.”

In a statement, the Pentagon says it is “extremely grateful for the Kingdom’s willingness to support ongoing U.S. efforts to close the Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility.”

Of the 39 individuals left on Guantanamo Bay, 11 have been accused of war crimes and the other 28 have not ever been officially charged.

Meanwhile, the White House once again confirmed its goal of permanently closing the facility

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President-elect Trump names new border czar

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President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to appoint former Acting ICE Director, Tom Homan as the next U.S. border czar.

Trump praised Homan’s track record, calling him the most effective candidate for addressing border security concerns.

This decision aligns with Trump-Vance administration’s agenda to reinforce U.S. border enforcement and immigration policy when they take office in 2025.

Oz Sultan, the Chief Strategist with the Sultan Interactive Group joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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Iran acknowledges accusations of involvement in alleged murder plot targeting Trump

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The Iranian government responds as U.S. authorities detail claims of an assassination plot linked to the Revolutionary Guard Corps.

In a significant development, Iran has broken its silence following allegations that an Iranian national was connected to a murder-for-hire plot aimed at former President Donald Trump.

The U.S. Department of Justice reported that Farhad Shakeri, 51, admitted to being directed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to carry out the assassination on October 7.

The case underscores heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, especially amid ongoing geopolitical disputes and U.S. sanctions on Tehran.

The Iranian government’s response, though measured, comes as observers highlight the serious nature of such allegations, emphasizing potential repercussions on international relations and security policies.

Analysts believe this could further strain already fragile diplomatic ties and potentially influence future talks on issues like nuclear agreements and regional security.

The situation remains fluid, with U.S. officials and global security experts closely monitoring Iran’s actions and the broader response to these claims.

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Trump picks loyalist Miller for key immigration role

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President-elect Donald Trump has named longtime adviser Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Policy in his new administration.

Vice President-elect JD Vance congratulated Miller, calling him “a fantastic pick” on social media.

Miller, known for his hardline stance on immigration, has been a central figure in Trump’s policy decisions, including the 2018 family separation policy.

He was also a prominent voice in crafting Trump’s speeches during the first administration.

Since leaving the White House, Miller has led America First Legal, a group aimed at countering the Biden administration’s policies.

Miller’s role will likely shape the administration’s direction on immigration and conservative values.

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