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Yahoo
a day ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Republicans face crowded field in race to lead House Homeland Security panel
Four GOP candidates are battling to lead the House Homeland Security Committee, vying for a job that will put them at the center of President Trump's immigration agenda. Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) threw his hat in the ring Wednesday, joining a crowded field with Reps. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.), Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) and Clay Higgins (R-La.) all running for the top spot on the panel. The Republican Steering Committee will make a decision Monday night on who will fill the vacancy left by Rep. Mark Green's (R-Tenn.) exit from Congress. 'They all have their attributes,' Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), the most senior member of the committee, told The Hill. 'Michael Guest was a prosecutor like myself. He's very intelligent, very good temperament. I think Gimenez has a passion for the job. Certainly, Clay Higgins has a lot of passion,' he said with a laugh. 'And he's closer to the border, so he gets the border issues.' McCaul noted that former New York representative and committee Chair Peter King encouraged Garbarino to run, saying the sitting lawmaker 'brings the New York, 9/11' perspective in a committee with a broad reach. Garbarino has stressed the committee's roots in addressing terrorism as well as many other nonimmigration policy issues central to the committee, like disaster response. Gimenez, a former mayor and firefighter, has called for 'nuance' in some Trump immigration policies. Guest is a former prosecutor who now chairs the House Ethics Committee. Higgins, a former police officer, is the most senior member of the group. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the group had created 'quite a horse race.' Whoever leads the committee will be in charge of oversight of the sprawling Department of Homeland Security, which must contend with immigration issues as well as cyberattacks, disaster planning, transportation security and more. As the race comes down to the wire, Higgins and Guest are both stressing their years of service on the panel. Guest has served in a number of leadership roles on the panel, including as a vice chair and subcommittee chair, and he has also spent three years serving as Ethics chair — a role he'd relinquish if selected for the Homeland Security Committee. He also noted he has '25 years of prosecutorial experience before coming to Congress, where I had the opportunity during that time to work with law enforcement to deal with many of the issues that the committee will be addressing for the remainder of this Congress,' he told The Hill. A pamphlet distributed by Guest notes that he was an impeachment manager when the House panel initiated the process against former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, which was swiftly rejected by the Senate. It also stresses that if selected, Guest would intend to serve for years — perhaps a nod to Green's exit after just a few years as chair. 'If chosen to lead on Homeland, I intend to serve for multiple congresses to implement my vision of improved member retention, hard-hitting investigations, and a more effective CHS that serves the priorities of the House Republican Conference,' he wrote. The pitch also said the border must be secured 'full stop' and that the panel must 'keep our foot on the gas' with Trump immigration policies. It also highlights the need to protect cybersecurity, respond to foreign terror threats, and close supply chain vulnerabilities with China. Higgins said he has passed along a prospectus to the Steering Committee, and he quietly highlighted his experience to colleagues in a June letter sent shortly after Green announced his intentions to leave Congress. His pitch to the Steering Committee notes he has gone from 'street cop to Congress' and says he is regarded as 'one of the most conservative Members of Congress.' Higgins said the panel must work to enshrine much of President Trump's executive orders into law, and he called the committee's work under Green as 'our starting point.' 'We will work closely with President Trump, Vice President Vance, and their top advisors to advance the administration's priorities. This includes seeking opportunities to codify many of President Trump's executive actions, a necessary step to ensure lasting security for America's citizenry,' he said. 'I'm nine years on the committee — this is my committee, and I'm very dedicated to it,' Higgins told The Hill. Higgins could face some resistance in the race given the large number of Louisianans already within House leadership ranks, including Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R). Gimenez and Garbarino — both elected in 2020 — are each starting their third term on the panel but stressed they have the experience to lead a committee with such a wide scope. It's not unprecedented to have a third-term lawmaker helm the panel, as Green was also in his third term when he was selected for the role. Gimenez, a former mayor, said the role left him responsible for emergency planning in the hurricane-prone region. 'I've been here. They know who I am. I know I'm a team player, but some of them may not know the full breadth of my experience before I got here. And so I make sure that they understand exactly who I am, what I've done, how it's dealt with FEMA and homeland security before I got here. And I think that that makes an impression,' he told The Hill, referring to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Gimenez has been largely complimentary of Trump's border policies but has broken with the president on some issues. Gimenez, alongside fellow Florida Republican Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Maria Elvira Salazar, called on the Trump administration to rethink plans to end Temporary Protected Status as well as parole for those from countries including Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti — all groups with established communities in the Miami area. 'Nuance would be that instead of having wholesale deportations, it needs to be looked at on a case-by-case basis, and really go back to the way it should have been to be allowed in the country in the first place,' Gimenez told The Hill in May. While he was mayor, however, Miami law enforcement cooperated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and, speaking to The Hill on Tuesday, Gimenez said the country was still recovering from Biden immigration policies. Gimenez compared immigration to a swinging pendulum, saying the Biden administration 'took us to a complete extreme' that has not yet been corrected, but he said the country is getting to a place where some reforms could be examined. 'I've always said that we can't have a discussion about immigration reform until we secure the border — well we've just secured the border,' he said. Garbarino stressed the wide variety of issues the committee must address beyond migration, rattling off a list of key policy priorities and upcoming deadlines the panel will have to contend with. 'The committee has a lot of different jurisdictions. Border has been something we've been focusing on the last two and a half years. It's important, and that's something we had to focus on, and we still have to focus on it, especially with oversight of the money and the authorizations' included in the 'big, beautiful bill,' he said. 'Making sure that … all that moves ahead is very important, but this committee was started after 9/11 — I'm from New York. This was focused on counterterrorism, and we have to get back to that.' Garbarino said a terrorism focus is especially important after the U.S. bombing of Iran and concerns that any other number of issues could motivate lone-wolf attackers. He emphasized the need for the Homeland Security Department to play a role in facilitating communication between state and local law enforcement and providing the necessary authorizations to do so. Garbarino, who now chairs the panel's subcommittee on cybersecurity, said 'our southern border was weak but I think our cyber border is probably our weakest border now.' He said he's stressed about a looming Sept. 30 deadline for the Cyber Information Sharing Act. 'We need to make sure we have people working on cybersecurity. Eight percent of our critical infrastructure is by the private sector. So that partnership between the private sector and government, that open communication, that sharing information, we have to make sure that it was all there and all authorized,' he told The Hill. 'That is probably the number one goal that we have to get done within the next two months. There's just a lot that we haven't done as a full committee that we now need to get focused on again, because there is a lot that we touch.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Republicans face crowded field in race to lead House Homeland Security panel
Four GOP candidates are battling to lead the House Homeland Security Committee, vying for a job that will put them at the center of President Trump's immigration agenda. Rep. Michael Guest (R-Miss.) threw his hat in the ring Wednesday, joining a crowded field with Reps. Andrew Garbarino (R-N.Y.), Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) and Clay Higgins (R-La.) all running for the top spot on the panel. The Republican Steering Committee will make a decision Monday night on who will fill the vacancy left by Rep. Mark Green's (R-Tenn.) exit from Congress. 'They all have their attributes,' Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), the most senior member of the committee, told The Hill. 'Michael Guest was a prosecutor like myself. He's very intelligent, very good temperament. I think Gimenez has a passion for the job. Certainly, Clay Higgins has a lot of passion,' he said with a laugh. 'And he's closer to the border, so he gets the border issues.' McCaul noted that former New York representative and committee Chair Peter King encouraged Garbarino to run, saying the sitting lawmaker 'brings the New York, 9/11' perspective in a committee with a broad reach. Garbarino has stressed the committee's roots in addressing terrorism as well as many other nonimmigration policy issues central to the committee, like disaster response. Gimenez, a former mayor and firefighter, has called for 'nuance' in some Trump immigration policies. Guest is a former prosecutor who now chairs the House Ethics Committee. Higgins, a former police officer, is the most senior member of the group. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said the group had created 'quite a horse race.' Whoever leads the committee will be in charge of oversight of the sprawling Department of Homeland Security, which must contend with immigration issues as well as cyberattacks, disaster planning, transportation security and more. As the race comes down to the wire, Higgins and Guest are both stressing their years of service on the panel. Guest has served in a number of leadership roles on the panel, including as a vice chair and subcommittee chair, and he has also spent three years serving as Ethics chair — a role he'd relinquish if selected for the Homeland Security Committee. He also noted he has '25 years of prosecutorial experience before coming to Congress, where I had the opportunity during that time to work with law enforcement to deal with many of the issues that the committee will be addressing for the remainder of this Congress,' he told The Hill. A pamphlet distributed by Guest notes that he was an impeachment manager when the House panel initiated the process against former Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, which was swiftly rejected by the Senate. It also stresses that if selected, Guest would intend to serve for years — perhaps a nod to Green's exit after just a few years as chair. 'If chosen to lead on Homeland, I intend to serve for multiple congresses to implement my vision of improved member retention, hard-hitting investigations, and a more effective CHS that serves the priorities of the House Republican Conference,' he wrote. The pitch also said the border must be secured 'full stop' and that the panel must 'keep our foot on the gas' with Trump immigration policies. It also highlights the need to protect cybersecurity, respond to foreign terror threats, and close supply chain vulnerabilities with China. Higgins said he has passed along a prospectus to the Steering Committee, and he quietly highlighted his experience to colleagues in a June letter sent shortly after Green announced his intentions to leave Congress. His pitch to the Steering Committee notes he has gone from 'street cop to Congress' and says he is regarded as 'one of the most conservative Members of Congress.' Higgins said the panel must work to enshrine much of President Trump's executive orders into law, and he called the committee's work under Green as 'our starting point.' 'We will work closely with President Trump, Vice President Vance, and their top advisors to advance the administration's priorities. This includes seeking opportunities to codify many of President Trump's executive actions, a necessary step to ensure lasting security for America's citizenry,' he said. 'I'm nine years on the committee — this is my committee, and I'm very dedicated to it,' Higgins told The Hill. Higgins could face some resistance in the race given the large number of Louisianans already within House leadership ranks, including Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R). Gimenez and Garbarino — both elected in 2020 — are each starting their third term on the panel but stressed they have the experience to lead a committee with such a wide scope. It's not unprecedented to have a third-term lawmaker helm the panel, as Green was also in his third term when he was selected for the role. Gimenez, a former mayor, said the role left him responsible for emergency planning in the hurricane-prone region. 'I've been here. They know who I am. I know I'm a team player, but some of them may not know the full breadth of my experience before I got here. And so I make sure that they understand exactly who I am, what I've done, how it's dealt with FEMA and homeland security before I got here. And I think that that makes an impression,' he told The Hill, referring to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Gimenez has been largely complimentary of Trump's border policies but has broken with the president on some issues. Gimenez, alongside fellow Florida Republican Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Maria Elvira Salazar, called on the Trump administration to rethink plans to end Temporary Protected Status as well as parole for those from countries including Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti — all groups with established communities in the Miami area. 'Nuance would be that instead of having wholesale deportations, it needs to be looked at on a case-by-case basis, and really go back to the way it should have been to be allowed in the country in the first place,' Gimenez told The Hill in May. While he was mayor, however, Miami law enforcement cooperated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and, speaking to The Hill on Tuesday, Gimenez said the country was still recovering from Biden immigration policies. Gimenez compared immigration to a swinging pendulum, saying the Biden administration 'took us to a complete extreme' that has not yet been corrected, but he said the country is getting to a place where some reforms could be examined. 'I've always said that we can't have a discussion about immigration reform until we secure the border — well we've just secured the border,' he said. Garbarino stressed the wide variety of issues the committee must address beyond migration, rattling off a list of key policy priorities and upcoming deadlines the panel will have to contend with. 'The committee has a lot of different jurisdictions. Border has been something we've been focusing on the last two and a half years. It's important, and that's something we had to focus on, and we still have to focus on it, especially with oversight of the money and the authorizations' included in the 'big, beautiful bill,' he said. 'Making sure that … all that moves ahead is very important, but this committee was started after 9/11 — I'm from New York. This was focused on counterterrorism, and we have to get back to that.' Garbarino said a terrorism focus is especially important after the U.S. bombing of Iran and concerns that any other number of issues could motivate lone-wolf attackers. He emphasized the need for the Homeland Security Department to play a role in facilitating communication between state and local law enforcement and providing the necessary authorizations to do so. Garbarino, who now chairs the panel's subcommittee on cybersecurity, said 'our southern border was weak but I think our cyber border is probably our weakest border now.' He said he's stressed about a looming Sept. 30 deadline for the Cyber Information Sharing Act. 'We need to make sure we have people working on cybersecurity. Eight percent of our critical infrastructure is by the private sector. So that partnership between the private sector and government, that open communication, that sharing information, we have to make sure that it was all there and all authorized,' he told The Hill. 'That is probably the number one goal that we have to get done within the next two months. There's just a lot that we haven't done as a full committee that we now need to get focused on again, because there is a lot that we touch.'
Cision Canada
02-07-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
USANA Executive Chairman Kevin Guest Invites All to Discover Freedom in July
SALT LAKE CITY, July 2, 2025 /CNW/ -- With freedom as a universal desire being celebrated this month, Kevin Guest, Executive Chairman of USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA), is inspiring individuals and families to celebrate freedom on a personal level for self-care. Research reveals countless global celebrations honoring freedom—from America's Independence Day on July 4 to the unifying spirit of Canada Day on July 1 and numerous others around the world. "Freedom is more than a national observance; it's deeply personal, complex and transformational," said Guest, author of All the Right Reasons: 12 Timeless Principles for Living a Life in Harmony. "Even if freedom may feel out of reach, I invite everyone to take control of their own personal independence and live a life in harmony." To honor freedom in one's life, Guest lists five ways to break free and celebrate the possibilities. Release Limiting Beliefs:"Are you stuck in rigid narratives about what you can or cannot do? Rewrite them," he said. "Freedom flourishes when your belief system aligns with your true potential." Overcome Self-Doubt:"I've learned there is power in silencing the inner critic," Guest said. "To do so, recognize your achievements, no matter how small, and lean into your strengths. Confidence isn't a luxury; it's a necessity." Leave Toxic Relationships Behind:"Whether it's a friendship, partnership or professional connection, anything that drains your energy and stifles your growth needs to be booted. You deserve better," said Guest, who speaks to tens of thousands of associates around the world each year. Defeat Loneliness: Build bridges, not walls. "Surround yourself with people who celebrate your wins and uplift you when life gets you down. A strong network of supporters brings a solid sense of freedom," he said. Say Goodbye to Burnout and People-Pleasing:"Stop setting yourself on fire to keep others warm," said Guest. "It's vital to set boundaries, rest, and celebrate the freedom to prioritize yourself." In one example of negative self-talk, Guest was preparing to perform with Collin Raye's band at the Grand Ole Opry for the first time when his negative self-talk nearly immobilized him. "Standing backstage waiting for our turn to go on, I became increasingly anxious as I convinced myself these negative thoughts were true," Guest wrote in his bestseller. "My hands started shaking, and my mouth went dry. How was I supposed to play and sing? I couldn't remember the notes to the first song, let alone the others that followed. My stomach hurt and my confidence plummeted. All I could think was, 'You're going to screw this up!'" To his relief, he had a successful Grand Ole Opry performance and concluded, "Most of what we worry about never happens or is beyond our control." Simply put, worry hampers creativity, induces anxiety and destroys peace. "I have consistently found my grandfather's words to be true: if you are prepared, good things will happen," Guest said. These five actions above not only reflect personal empowerment but also embody the harmony Guest speaks of in his book. Freedom isn't granted; it's created. It's not something to wait for; it's something to own. "Global celebrations of freedom may vary, but the essence is the same," he said. "Freedom inspires joy, cultivates confidence and transforms lives. Begin today and champion your own independence." More inspiring examples of amplifying self-care are shared throughout All the Right Reasons, where all proceeds go to feeding hungry children. Each book purchase provides 40 meals. For more information, visit USANA Health Sciences, a global leader in health and wellness products, has long recognized the importance of social wellness in building a successful business. From its founding in 1992, USANA has focused on clear and concise communication to build trust with its customers and distributors in 25 countries. For more information about USANA Health Sciences and its dedication to promoting health, wellness, and entrepreneurial success, visit
Hans India
19-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Govt appoints committee on construction of VVIP guest house at MCR HRD Institute
Hyderabad: The Chief Minister's Office (CMO) has instructed the state Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao to appoint an Expert Committee on the construction of the VVIP Guest house on the premises of Dr M Chenna Reddy Human Resource Development Institute (MCRHRDI). The Chief Secretary will hold meetings with the high level representatives from the government and private sectors to constitute the committee. The CMO said that the committee with construction experts will assess all the requirements, including funds for the construction of the VVIP Guest House. The committee will examine the structures and submit a report with its recommendations, the CMO said in a statement.
Hospitality Net
06-06-2025
- Business
- Hospitality Net
dailypoint™ on Track for Growth
Munich – The success story of Munich-based hotel tech pioneer dailypoint™ continues. Following an outstanding business year in 2023 with 28% revenue growth, and a solid 13% increase in what was considered a 'consolidation year' in 2024, the company is accelerating once again in 2025. In just the first four months, dailypoint™ has already achieved 29% growth. The goal for the full year is an ambitious 30% – and all signs point to success. Global Demand for CDP, Loyalty & Digitalization Behind this success are clear strategic decisions and a strong positioning in the global hotel technology market. Particularly in the luxury and chain hotel segments, dailypoint™ enjoys an excellent reputation as a provider of a comprehensive Central Data Management Platform. The growing importance of loyalty programs, Customer Data Platforms (CDP), and Centralized Guest Profiles (CGP) reinforces the company's value proposition. We're currently witnessing a global shift in hospitality – moving away from fragmented IT systems toward integrated solutions that deliver real value for guests. Our platform represents exactly this development – and we have the flexibility to quickly adapt to new market demands. Dr. Michael Toedt, Founder and CEO of dailypoint™ Strategic Internationalization – Expansion to Dubai Despite rapid growth, dailypoint™ remains committed to its core principles: maintaining independence, growing profitably, and investing sustainably. The company continues to focus on organic growth without relying on external investors. A key area of focus is internationalization. A new office is currently being established in Dubai, expected to house around 20 employees by 2026. The Dubai office marks a major milestone in our expansion strategy, enabling us to directly serve high-growth markets in the Middle East and Asia, adds Dr. Toedt. Munich Remains the Heart – Despite Global Reach While the company's global footprint is expanding, Germany remains its headquarters and innovation hub. Munich is and will always be the heart of dailypoint, emphasizes Dr. Toedt. It's where most of our developers, strategists, and visionaries are based. For us, internationalization doesn't mean relocation – it means enhancement. Innovation as a Driver of Success With modules like the Content Bot for personalized communication, the Data Laundry™ for data quality optimization, and the Booking Manager for automated proposal workflows, dailypoint™ provides essential tools for the digital transformation and automation of guest interaction. The integration of AI-driven tools further reinforces the company's position as an innovation leader in the hospitality industry. About dailypoint dailypoint™, headquartered in Germany, provides a comprehensive Central Data Management (CDM) and Central Data Platform (CDP), including its highly regarded CRM and Email Marketing solutions. With innovative AI processes and seamless integrations, dailypoint™ supports hotels worldwide in creating unified guest profiles and enhancing the guest experience. For more information visit View source
