Texas Gov Abbott declares CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groups, preventing land purchases

U.S. Circuit Judge Jerry Smith criticized a colleague for 'judicial misbehavior' after a federal court blocked Texas's new congressional map, which was seen as favoring Republicans. In a 104-page dissent, Smith described the conduct as the most outrageous he has encountered in his 37 years on the bench. The ruling has significant implications for the Republican Party's strategy ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

A cold case in Texas has been revived thanks to a group of criminal justice and forensic science students who urged investigators to focus on a specific suspect. Their efforts have led to new developments in the decades-old murder investigation.

Jonathan Joss, a voice actor known for his role in 'King of the Hill', has been killed, and a Texas man has been indicted in connection with his death. Joss' husband reported that the assailant shouted violent homophobic slurs before opening fire.

Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State and presidential candidate, stated that 'abortion bans have killed another woman in Texas' following a ProPublica report. The report highlighted the case of a 37-year-old woman named Tierra, who died due to complications related to the state's abortion restrictions. Clinton's remarks were made in a post on the social platform X, linking to the ProPublica article.

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is under scrutiny for endorsing Aber Kawas, an activist linked to CAIR, who previously referred to the 9/11 attacks as 'a terror attack that a couple of people did.' This endorsement has raised concerns about Mamdani's stance on terrorism and national security.

Federal judges have blocked a redistricting plan proposed by Texas Republicans, labeling it as 'racially gerrymandered.' This ruling has sparked backlash from Republican officials, who argue that the decision reflects a double standard in judicial scrutiny. The case is expected to escalate to the Supreme Court as the GOP prepares for the upcoming midterm elections.

A recent report has accused the Muslim Brotherhood of a 50-year infiltration campaign targeting U.S. government agencies, schools, and civil rights policies through covert operations. The findings have prompted calls for the group to be designated as a terrorist organization.

Some Texas Republicans are advocating for hand-counting ballots in the upcoming primary elections. Critics argue that this approach could lead to confusion, errors, and delayed results, particularly in crucial contests scheduled for March. The proposal raises concerns about the efficiency and reliability of the electoral process in Texas.