As Trump calls affordability a 'con job,' Democrats unveil an affordable housing plan

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.

Craig Sumner Elliot, a 70-year-old man from Southern California, was charged with involuntary manslaughter after filming himself fatally shooting a homeless man. The jury in his trial was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, resulting in a mistrial.

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.

Navy Adm. Frank Bradley briefed Congress on a controversial military strike conducted in September against a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, which resulted in the deaths of survivors from an initial attack. The closed-door meetings involved bipartisan lawmakers from the Intelligence and Armed Services committees, aiming to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Washington, D.C., where he met with President Trump to discuss export controls before engaging with Senate Republicans. This visit highlights the ongoing dialogue between tech leaders and government officials regarding regulatory frameworks affecting the technology sector.

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.

Parents have filed a lawsuit against Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, alleging that a 'Kissing Club' at the private institution has led to incidents of bullying and sexual assault among students. The lawsuit highlights concerns about the safety and well-being of children in prestigious educational environments.

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.