Originally published at: https://peakprosperity.com/daily-digest/trump-appoints-border-czar-biden-goes-after-more-jan-6ers/
Economy
In a discussion with Kitco News, Adam LeBor, author of “Tower of Basel,” explored the operations of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). The BIS, often referred to as the central bank of central banks, has been involved in global financial crises and banking regulations. LeBor discussed the bank’s history and its project mBridge, which he suggests could lead to changes in the financial landscape.
Regarding gold reserves, questions remain about the storage of central banks’ gold in Canada. Renovations at the Bank of Canada likely moved gold to the Royal Canadian Mint, but European banks such as those in the Netherlands and Switzerland have not updated their storage disclosures. This lack of transparency has led to concerns about the status of these reserves, as many central banks are repatriating their gold.
Health
In Canada, a House of Commons report has raised concerns over research security following the Winnipeg-Wuhan lab incident. The report criticizes the response to security issues involving Dr. Xiangguo Qiu and Keding Cheng, who were expelled in 2019 due to their connections to Chinese military research. Despite new policies to limit funding for sensitive technologies, the Wuhan Institute of Virology is not on the blacklist, leading to calls for more decisive measures.
US Politics
The Biden Justice Department is reportedly focusing on arresting the “most egregious” January 6 rioters before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. With over 1,100 defendants already in custody, the emphasis is on those who committed felony assaults on law enforcement. This effort coincides with Trump engaging in a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reportedly emphasizing the need for peace in Ukraine. The call, which did not follow traditional State Department channels, has raised concerns among NATO allies about possible concessions to Russia.
Looking ahead to the next Trump administration, a proposal to reduce the federal bureaucracy in Washington, D.C., is gaining traction. The plan suggests that requiring federal employees to work in-person could reduce staff numbers and, more impactfully, aligning with recent Supreme Court decision striking down the legitimacy of regulations not passed by Congress.
Lastly, President-elect Trump has appointed former ICE director Tom Homan as the new “Border Czar.” Homan, known for his firm stance on border control, will oversee national border security, including deportations. This appointment reportedly highlights Trump’s commitment to stringent immigration policies as he prepares to take office.
Sources
Unveiling the Bank for International Settlements: Adam LeBor on Its Secretive Power and Future Plans
LeBor explains the BIS’s controversial history from its inception to its role in global financial crises and its influence on modern banking regulations.
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Canada’s Lab Security Lapse: Still Sending Pathogens to Unfriendly Hands?
Canadian public health authorities didn’t have to let the Wuhan Institute of Virology infiltrate and co-opt our country’s highest-security biolab.
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Gold Rush or Gold Rust? The Mystery of Missing Central Bank Reserves in Canada
“Has the gold gone AWOL, or is there an innocent explanation? Enquiring minds would like to know.”
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Biden DOJ Targets “Most Egregious” January 6 Rioters for Arrest Before Trump Inauguration
The Justice Department plans to focus on arresting the “most egregious” Jan. 6 rioters — particularly those who committed felony assaults on law enforcement officers but have not yet been arrested — in the remaining 72 days before President-elect Donald Trump is back in the White House, a law enforcement official told NBC News this week.
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Trump and Putin’s First Post-Election Call: A Push for Peace or Prelude to Controversy?
First Trump-Putin Call Since Election Focuses On The Quick ‘Resolution Of Ukraine War’
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Mass Exodus of Federal Bureaucrats: A Radical Proposal to Trim the DC Bureaucracy and Restore Democracy
“The basic principle here is the people we elect to run the government should run the government.”
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Trump Appoints Former ICE Director Tom Homan as “Border Czar”
I am pleased to announce that 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”).
Source | Submitted by AaronMcKeon