Officials at US-Mexico border seize $10.3m in meth hidden in lettuce shipment

The US Justice Department's memo regarding military strikes against drug cartels in the Caribbean presents a legal justification that diverges from President Trump's narrative, framing the actions as self-defense for US allies without explicitly naming aggressors. This legal stance is based on the assertion that drug cartels are engaging in armed violence against the security forces of countries like Mexico, financed by cocaine shipments.

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.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has initiated an investigation into a weightlifting competition where transgender athlete Jammie Booker initially secured a victory before being disqualified. The event has raised significant attention due to the participation of a trans athlete in a women's category.

Officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seized 1,153 pounds of suspected methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of salad greens from Mexico during an inspection at the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility in Texas. This significant drug bust highlights ongoing challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border regarding drug trafficking.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has designated the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations, invoking a new state law. This decision has sparked significant controversy, particularly as CAIR is the largest Muslim civil rights organization in the U.S.

The Department of Justice has expressed support for Texas in its Supreme Court battle regarding a congressional map drawn by the state's Republican-led legislature, asserting that the map does not constitute an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. This backing comes amid ongoing legal scrutiny over the map's implications for minority voters.

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to decide on a contentious case involving Texas' congressional redistricting plan, which critics argue is designed to favor the Republican Party and discriminate against minority voters. The court's conservative majority is not expected to prevent Texas from implementing new Republican-leaning voting districts, despite concerns raised by voting rights activists.

Rep. Wesley Hunt has officially filed to run for the Senate in Texas, marking the beginning of a highly competitive primary season for Senate Republicans as they prepare to defend their majority in the upcoming elections.