New York Times sues Pentagon over Trump team’s limits on press reporting

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Texas, allowing the state to implement a new congressional redistricting map that is expected to benefit the Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections. This decision overturns previous lower court rulings that had rejected the map due to concerns over potential racial gerrymandering.

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro stated that Americans do not seem to care much about the controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's military orders regarding strikes on a boat in the Caribbean. Shapiro emphasized that the public's interest in the matter appears limited, despite ongoing media coverage.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has indicated a willingness to increase business taxes as a response to pressure from progressive factions, while maintaining her stance against raising personal income taxes to fund significant proposals from Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. This shift reflects a balancing act between fiscal needs and political pressures.

A grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia, has declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James after the Department of Justice's attempt to revive a dismissed mortgage fraud case against her. This decision follows a federal judge's ruling that the initial charges were brought by an unlawfully appointed prosecutor, which has raised questions about the legitimacy of the case.

President Trump has endorsed Trever Nehls, the identical twin of retiring Rep. Troy Nehls, for the Texas House seat currently held by his brother. This endorsement comes as Troy Nehls announced his decision to retire from Congress after six years, citing a desire to focus on family and personal matters.

Lucia Lopez Belloza, a 19-year-old college freshman, was deported to Honduras while attempting to fly from Boston Logan International Airport to Texas for Thanksgiving, despite having a court order that was meant to prevent her removal. She was detained by immigration authorities on November 20, raising questions about the enforcement of immigration policies.

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump participated in the annual lighting of the National Christmas Tree, an event that featured performances from various artists including The Beach Boys and Gabby Barrett, who co-hosted the ceremony. This festive occasion marks a significant tradition in the U.S. holiday season.

Former President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on Somali immigrants, labeling them as harmful to the United States and expressing a desire for them to leave the country. This rhetoric has drawn significant backlash from local leaders and the Somali community in Minnesota, who are defending their rights and contributions to society.