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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.

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.

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.

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.

The Trump administration is intensifying its crackdown on alleged fraud schemes in Minnesota, particularly focusing on the 'Feeding Our Future' program, which has been linked to fraudulent activities. This crackdown also includes the termination of temporary legal protections for certain Somali migrants, raising concerns within the community.

President Trump signed a peace treaty with the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in Washington, aiming to resolve a conflict that has persisted for 30 years, despite ongoing violence in the region. This agreement is part of a broader diplomatic effort to stabilize eastern Congo and improve relations between the two nations.

In November, Border Patrol agents apprehended approximately 7,350 illegal immigrants along the U.S.-Mexico border, marking a record low for the month, as reported by The Washington Times. This development reflects a continued trend of decreased illegal crossings in recent months.