Grand jury declines to re-indict Letitia James after judge dismissed first case

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a new congressional map for Texas that favors Republican candidates in the upcoming 2026 elections, impacting the March primaries. This ruling allows Texas to implement a redistricting plan that could significantly alter the political landscape in the state.

The Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a grand jury declined to re-indict her following the dismissal of a previous case. This dismissal was based on a federal judge's ruling that the prosecutor appointed by the Trump administration lacked the authority to pursue the charges.

The White House has appointed a new architect to advance President Donald Trump’s ambitious $300 million ballroom project, signaling a renewed commitment to the construction despite previous concerns about its scale. This decision was confirmed by officials on Thursday, highlighting the administration's focus on enhancing the East Wing of the White House.

A grand jury has declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James after prosecutors attempted to revive charges related to a previously dismissed mortgage fraud case. This decision follows a federal judge's ruling that the initial charges were brought by an unlawfully appointed prosecutor, highlighting legal challenges faced by James.

Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor known for her work on high-profile cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, has filed a lawsuit claiming her dismissal from the Trump administration's Justice Department was politically motivated, linked to her father, James Comey, the former FBI director. The lawsuit alleges that she was terminated without cause shortly after leading the prosecution of Sean Combs, who was convicted of prostitution-related crimes.

The US Supreme Court has approved a redrawn congressional map for Texas, allowing the state to add up to five Republican-friendly seats. This ruling overturns a previous lower-court decision that found the maps likely engaged in racial gerrymandering, thus enabling Texas to utilize the new maps for the upcoming midterm elections.

A federal grand jury declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James after the Department of Justice (DOJ) refiled mortgage fraud charges against her. The indictment, initially handed up on October 9, was dismissed by U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie on November 24, citing the prosecutor's lack of authority due to unlawful appointment.

A grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia, has declined to re-indict New York Attorney General Letitia James after the Department of Justice's attempt to revive a dismissed mortgage fraud case against her. This decision follows a federal judge's ruling that the initial charges were brought by an unlawfully appointed prosecutor, which has raised questions about the legitimacy of the case.