Blue-state companies follow Davy Crockett’s example

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.

Current and former officials from the Newsom administration are among numerous Sacramento insiders who have been notified by the FBI that their communications were intercepted as part of a federal corruption investigation. This development raises concerns about the integrity of political operations in California.

Tom Steyer has officially announced his candidacy for the governor of California, joining a competitive field of candidates seeking to succeed current Governor Gavin Newsom. Steyer, a billionaire hedge fund founder and climate activist, aims to leverage his experience and platform to address key issues facing the state.

Officials believe a man who has been missing for three months likely had a medical emergency or died near his home before a bear or mountain lion dragged him away.

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.