New Orleans braces for arrival of federal troops in immigration crackdown

The Wall Street Journal's editorial board warns that Republicans' failed attempt to gerrymander congressional districts in Texas could jeopardize their House majority. The board highlights President Trump's push for redistricting before the 2026 midterms as potentially backfiring, suggesting long-term consequences for the party.

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.

Gregory Aymond, the Roman Catholic archbishop of New Orleans, has issued an apology to survivors who allege they were abused by clergy during their childhood. His remarks were made in a federal courtroom as part of an archdiocese bankruptcy case that will determine the compensation for these survivors.

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.

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.

Federal authorities have dropped charges against a Chicago woman who was shot by Border Patrol agents. The woman, along with another individual, was previously indicted for allegedly boxing in a government vehicle and assaulting a federal agent. The decision to drop the charges comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Border Patrol practices and the use of force in urban areas.

President Donald Trump is contemplating an executive order to pressure states into halting their regulations on artificial intelligence (AI). This draft proposal, obtained by The Associated Press, comes as some members of Congress are also considering a temporary ban on state-level AI regulations.