Mike Johnson: US-Israel alliance 'really important' for multiple reasons, antisemitism should be 'called out'

A panel of federal judges in North Carolina has unanimously approved the state's redrawn congressional map, which is expected to create an additional Republican seat in the House of Representatives. This decision was made by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina in a detailed 57-page ruling.

The Trump transition team has disclosed a list of 45 donors, including Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who co-chaired the transition. This disclosure comes one year after a pledge to release such information, highlighting the financial backing behind the transition efforts.

Indiana legislators are set to reconvene next week to discuss redrawing congressional maps, a move aimed at bolstering Republican chances in the upcoming midterm elections. This decision follows pressure from former President Trump, despite Senate leaders indicating a lack of sufficient GOP votes to support the initiative.

A leaked proposal from former President Donald Trump to extend ObamaCare subsidies has created significant challenges for GOP leaders on Capitol Hill, as they navigate the implications of this unexpected plan. The proposal is seen as a departure from the party's previous stance on health care reform, which has focused on dismantling the Affordable Care Act.

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating on Texas's emergency appeal to reinstate a congressional map that is perceived to favor the Republican Party. This case is part of a larger wave of redistricting disputes affecting multiple states, including Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi, with a decision expected imminently.

A Republican senator has introduced a bill aimed at punishing any U.S. municipality that enforces an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against officials of U.S. allies, specifically targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid tensions with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who has pledged to enforce such a warrant if Netanyahu visits the city.

Republican Senator Ron Johnson has publicly rejected former President Trump's proposal to distribute $2,000 tariff checks to American citizens, stating that the country is not in a financial position to return such funds. Johnson emphasized the limitations of the nation's fiscal capacity in his remarks.

Republicans and Democrats are heavily investing in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election, scheduled for December 2, as the GOP aims to maintain its House majority in a district that leans heavily Republican. The election has garnered significant attention due to the involvement of high-profile figures like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, along with substantial financial backing from both parties.