President-elect Donald Trump officially nominated South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem on Tuesday night to be his Secretary of Homeland Security. “Kristi has been very strong on Border Security,” Trump said. “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. I have known Kristi for years, and have worked with her on a wide variety of projects – She will be a great part of our mission to Make America Safe Again.” Noem was elected to U.S. Congress in 2010 as the state’s lone U.S. Representative after serving in South Dakota’s legislature for several years. The rancher and small business owner was elected as the state’s first female governor in 2018. She was re-elected in 2022. “I am honored and humbled that President Donald J. Trump has selected me to be the Secretary of Homeland Security,” she said. “I look forward to working with Border Czar Tom Homan to make America SAFE again.” “With Donald Trump, we will secure the Border, and restore safety to American communities so that families will again have the opportunity to pursue The American Dream,” she continued. MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ Noem is married to her husband Bryon and has three children — Kassidy, Kennedy, and Booker. I am honored and humbled that President Donald J. Trump has selected me to be the Secretary of Homeland Security. I look forward to working with Border Czar Tom Homan to make America SAFE again. With Donald Trump, we will secure the border and restore safety to American… https://t.co/uMWCwy5ukb — Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) November 13, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, said during an interview on Tuesday that he has received “thousands” of messages from former border and immigration officials who want to return now that a pro-law enforcement administration is getting ready to come back into power. Homan made the remarks during an interview with David Webb on SiriusXM’s “The David Webb Show” when asked about what additional government resources he needs to carry out Trump’s proposed mass deportations. “A lot of guys retired early or left because they weren’t able to do the job they took an oath to do,” he said. “So we need more manpower. DOD has helped several administrations on the border. They could be a force multiplier.” He noted that using manpower from the Pentagon does not mean that he will be sending the military into U.S. cities and arresting people. “The DOD could be used to help relieve law enforcement officers from administrative duties so they can get on the street and do what they’re supposed to be doing,” he said. “For instance, DOD could help with transportation. They could help ground transportation, they could help with air flights out. They can help with infrastructure building. They could help with intelligence. Things that don’t require immigration authority. So if DOD can help me, great. Other agencies, we’d love their help.” MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+ He said that it was unfortunate that Democrat governors were already digging in to shield illegal aliens from having to face U.S. law enforcement. “I don’t understand what city or state would not want to assist in removing public safety threats from their community, removing national security threats from their community,” he said. “But I’ll tell you this, if they don’t want to help us, just get the hell outta the way. Because we’re going to do it. You’re not going to stop us. It’d be great if law enforcement would work with law enforcement.” He said that in just the last two days, he has received “thousands of texts and emails from retired border patrol agents, retired ICE agents, retired police officers, guys that just got outta the military that want to come help.” “And so we gotta see what we can do about bringing some more people on board,” he added. “And that’s all gonna depend on what kind of money we get when we get in there. But, you know, we’re gonna do the job. Despite the hate, we’re going do the job. Despite the resistance, we’re gonna do the job. Despite the roadblocks, we’re gonna do the job. You’re not gonna stop us. So either join us or get out of our way.” LISTEN: “Despite the hate, we’re going to do the job. Despite the resistance, we’re going to do the job. Despite the roadblocks, we’re going to do the job. You’re not going to stop us. So either join us or get out of our way.” –@RealTomHoman, President Elect @realDonaldTrump pick… pic.twitter.com/NcI9zFIBnL — SiriusXM Patriot (@SiriusXMPatriot) November 12, 2024

At 63, Amy Grant appears the picture of health, but two serious health scares in the past few years have changed the singer’s life. People reported that in 2020, she had open heart surgery and sustained a brain injury during a bike crash two years later. She said the two scares “changed the way I look at life.” “I always saw myself living well into my nineties. My great-grandmother lived to be 94. She was sharp in the mind,” Amy told People. “To realize something can happen that you never see coming, and it could be over…everything became more precious.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amy Grant (@amygrantofficial) Amy Grant Discovered Her Heart Problem After Visiting The Doctor With Her Husband, Vince Gill She explained that Vince experienced some shortness of breath, and the doctor caring for him suggested she receive testing, too. Amy Grant learned she had a rare heart defect known as PAPVR, partial anomalous pulmonary venous return. The condition required open heart surgery, which saved her life. After the surgery, she told People that she committed to being fit. “I was probably in the best shape I had been in in a long time, maybe 20 years.” Then, in 2022, she hit a pothole while biking and sustained a head injury despite wearing a helmet. “I would just say, ‘What if I’m never all the way back?’ Because my processing was so slow. I could be in the room with people, but I didn’t have a comeback,” Amy Grant told People. “This has made us all look at each other with a kind of appreciation,” Amy said “I think being together maybe was a little bit on autopilot, and it doesn’t feel that way now.” Amy Grant and Vince Gill will begin their 14-annual Christmas at the Ryman residency in Nashville on November 29. This story’s featured image is by Kathy Hutchins via Shutterstock. The post Amy Grant Opens Up About How “Precious” Life Is After Major Health Scare appeared first on InspireMore.

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The post EveryCat Health Foundation Honored Recipient of Cat Writers’ Association Annual Fundraiser in 2024 by Nicole Cosgrove appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. EveryCat Health Foundation has been honored with the November 10th Donation Award from the Cat Writers’ Association, in conjunction with the CWA’s 30th anniversary. They will be this year’s beneficiary of the CWA’s fundraising efforts. Read on to find out more about the foundation and how you can help support feline health research and change cats’ lives around the planet. EveryCat Health Foundation has supported medical and scientific breakthroughs in improving cat health and treating critical diseases since its founding in 1968. The CWA produced a video to highlight all of EveryCat’s contributions: CWA President Lynn Maria Thompson shared how proud they are to raise funds for the EveryCat Health Foundation. “[Their] investment in feline health research has had a profound impact on the lives of millions of cats. Looking back at our 30 years of dedication to excellence in cat-centric written, visual, and audio media, and our shared love of cats, we feel that EveryCat is a perfect fit for our fundraiser.” “We’re absolutely delighted to be honored by The Cat Writers Association in this way,” said EveryCat Executive Director Jackie Ott Jaakola. “We’re so impressed with their efforts to engage cat lovers everywhere and they’ve been equally supportive of our mission to help all cats everywhere. You can really see their excellence and dedication in the fabulous video they produced for the fundraiser.” About EveryCat Health Foundation Image Credit: Andy Gin, Shutterstock EveryCat Health Foundation is the world’s only nonprofit focused solely on funding feline health studies and improving feline healthcare. With nearly 400 million companion cats bringing joy to their families across the world, and cat ownership growing, feline health research remains underfunded compared to many other animals. Their mission is to advance feline health by supporting groundbreaking research and education. “Every cat, every day benefits from our foundation.” Founded in 1968 by The Cat Fanciers’ Association, EveryCat Health Foundation awarded its first grant in 1971, and since then has awarded more than $10 million in grants for groundbreaking cat health research at more than 30 partner institutions worldwide. Through the support of dedicated donors and partners, this funding is made possible. Research supported by EveryCat Health Foundation helps veterinarians by providing educational resources that improve the treatment of common feline health problems and prevent many diseases. Grants are reviewed and awarded with the help of the foundation’s expert Scientific Review Committee. They are still dedicated to their original vision of promoting the health and welfare of all cats, worldwide. For more information, visit: https://everycat.org/. EveryCat Health Foundation Grants https://www.instagram.com/p/DAjdAE3J1je/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Grants from EveryCat have helped veterinarians improve the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases and conditions and evolved the practice of feline medicine. Some of the most notable advancements EveryCat-funded research has made possible include: Finding a cure for feline infectious peritonitis Linking dietary taurine deficiency to dilated cardiomyopathy Discovering a second feline blood type Linking several genetic defects to various diseases and developing DNA tests to identify carriers Improving non-invasive blood pressure measurements Developing in-clinic testing to identify feline leukemia virus Proving the safety of early-age spay/neuter Creating a non-invasive method for measuring cortisol How Can I Help? Individuals and organizations can donate to the fundraiser here.  They are nearly halfway to their goal of $2500, but with the help of our Catsters, we’re sure we can help them exceed their goal, in the name of health for all cats! To learn about the ways you can support the EveryCat Health Foundation outside of the fundraiser visit here. As the world’s only nonprofit foundation with the sole mission of supporting feline health research, EveryCat Health Foundation’s collaborative work is made possible through the generosity of sponsors and donors. The post EveryCat Health Foundation Honored Recipient of Cat Writers’ Association Annual Fundraiser in 2024 by Nicole Cosgrove appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.