President-elect Donald Trump has begun assembling crucial aides for his upcoming administration.

In a significant decision made on Monday, Trump appointed Stephen Miller, a longtime immigration advisor, to be the deputy chief of staff for policy in his new White House team. This decision follows Trump’s campaign promise in 2024 to execute mass deportations of undocumented immigrants.

Former Representative Lee Zeldin has been selected to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Tom Homan, the prior director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is to take on the role of “border czar” responsible for deportation policy.

Additionally, Rep. Elise Stefanik from New York will be the next ambassador to the United Nations, while Rep. Mike Waltz from Florida has been named national security adviser.

These appointments come as the Republican party stands ready to maintain control in the House of Representatives. To lead the lower chamber, a party requires 218 seats, and Republicans have secured 213, in contrast to the Democrats who have 205.

Stay tuned for ongoing updates from the YSL News Network.

Trump appoints Mike Waltz as national security adviser

Donald Trump has requested Florida congressman Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser, confirmations from two sources indicate.

At 50 years old, Waltz will join the new administration as it confronts various tense global conflicts, including the Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas confrontations. The position he has been asked to take does not need Senate approval.

Waltz, who has served three terms, is part of the House Armed Services Committee, has held civilian roles at the Pentagon, and is a decorated Green Beret combat veteran. He has also openly criticized the diversity initiatives within the Defense Department.

− Tom Vanden Brook and David Jackson

Trump chooses Lee Zeldin, ex-congressman from New York, to lead the EPA

Donald Trump has selected former Representative Lee Zeldin as the new administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

In his role at the EPA, Zeldin is expected to work on reversing numerous environmental regulations established by the Biden administration while supporting Trump’s goal to increase fossil fuel production.

“Lee has a significant legal background and has diligently fought for America First policies,” Trump stated. “He will promote timely and fair deregulation that empowers American businesses while upholding the highest environmental standards.”

− Joey Garrison

Stephen Miller appointed as Trump’s deputy chief of staff for policy

Donald Trump has named Stephen Miller, a long-time top immigration advisor, as the deputy chief of staff for policy in his future administration.

Vice President-elect JD Vance expressed his congratulations to Miller in a post on X after CNN first reported the news. “This is yet another excellent selection by the president,” Vance remarked.

Miller’s appointment aligns with Trump’s commitment to focus on substantial deportations of undocumented residents during his 2024 campaign.

At 39, Miller previously served as a senior advisor to Trump and was responsible for speechwriting during Trump’s first term. He is credited with significantly influencing Trump’s immigration policies, which included separating migrant children from their families and restricting travel from predominantly Muslim nations. Miller played an important role in Trump’s 2024 election campaign.

– Joey Garrison

Who is Elise Stefanik? Trump selects key House ally as the next UN ambassador

Donald Trump has appointed Rep. Elise Stefanik from New York to be the next ambassador to the United Nations, with multiple reports confirming her acceptance of the role.

This nomination of Stefanik, who has been a steadfast ally in Congress, marks Trump’s first cabinet selection after his reelection for a second, nonconsecutive term on Tuesday.

One of Stefanik’s notable moments occurred last year during a congressional inquiry involving presidents from prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT, during which she questioned them about whether calls for genocide against Jews should warrant disciplinary actions.

All three university leaders hesitated and avoided giving a direct answer, offering legalistic responses instead. Subsequently, two of the presidents, Liz Magill from Penn and Claudine Gay from Harvard, have left their respective positions.

– Savannah Kuchar