Wall Street Journal: Failed Texas gerrymandering push 'could cost' Republicans their House majority

About two dozen Buddhist monks began their 2,300-mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas, on October 26. This journey aims to promote peace across the United States. The monks resumed their walk following a traffic accident that resulted in substantial injuries to two of their members.

President Trump's federal immigration crackdown is set to expand to New Orleans next week, with 250 troops participating in operations aimed at arresting 5,000 individuals. The operation, named 'Swamp Sweep,' will be led by Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, according to The Associated Press.

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) stated that Democrats should be more open to individuals like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), following her recent criticisms of President Trump on various issues. Greene's public disagreements with Trump and House Republican leaders during the ongoing government shutdown have garnered significant media attention.

The House voted with bipartisan support to condemn socialism, following Mamdani's recent mayoral victory. The resolution emphasizes the historical failures associated with the ideology, reflecting a significant political stance from both Democrats and Republicans.

The Kremlin stated that the U.S. has not shared the specifics of President Trump's 28-point Ukraine peace plan with Russia, expressing hope that negotiations could commence soon.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to meet with President Trump at the White House on Friday. This meeting follows a history of tensions between the two, including Trump's previous labeling of Mamdani as a 'communist' and threats to cut federal funding to New York City.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott for designating the organization as a 'foreign terrorist organization' and a 'transnational criminal organization.' This designation has raised significant concerns regarding civil rights and the implications for Muslim communities in Texas.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has disclosed that the Biden Department of Justice secretly subpoenaed his phone records, alleging that they spied on him. This revelation comes amid an ongoing investigation led by former Special Counsel Jack Smith into the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, which has already resulted in the indictment of former President Trump.