DOJ backs Texas in Supreme Court fight over Republican-drawn map

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.

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.

Officials at the US-Mexico border in Texas seized approximately $10.3 million worth of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of lettuce. The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported that the seizure included around 500 packages of meth, totaling about 1,153 pounds, and described the combination as 'a salad unfit for this year’s Thanksgiving table.'

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.

A likely tornado struck the Houston area, causing significant damage by downing trees and tearing parts from buildings, particularly in Spring, Texas, as reported by NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson.

Senate Democrats have formally requested Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Attorney General Pam Bondi to declassify a Department of Justice memo that outlines the legal justification for the Trump administration's military strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. This request comes from thirteen Senate Democrats who are advocating for transparency regarding the administration's actions.