State Department proposes cuts to research ties with universities over DEI

Texas Democrat Rep. Al Green is initiating his fifth impeachment attempt against President Donald Trump, which necessitates consideration by the House within two legislative days. This move underscores ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party regarding Trump's presidency.

Circuit Court Judge Jerry Smith issued a 104-page dissent criticizing his colleague Judge Jeffrey Brown's ruling that blocked Texas redistricting maps. Smith described the decision as 'fiction' and accused Brown of engaging in 'judicial activism.' This dissent highlights the ongoing tensions within the judiciary regarding redistricting practices in Texas.

A new Texas law mandates that every public school classroom must display a poster listing the Ten Commandments. This legislation aims to promote moral values among students, but it has sparked significant debate regarding the separation of church and state.

The State Department is considering suspending 38 prominent universities, including Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, from federal research programs due to their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices, with potential implementation starting in 2026.

A Texas father tragically died after accidentally shooting himself while removing his firearm from a vehicle during a hunting trip in Northeast Texas. The incident has left the family heartbroken, according to his daughter.

Senior Circuit Judge Jerry Smith criticized a fellow federal judge for what he termed 'unrestrained ideological judicial zeal' in a recent ruling that invalidated Texas's new congressional map. Smith's remarks highlight a growing divide within the judiciary regarding redistricting practices and their implications for electoral representation.

Hernan Perez Juarez, a fugitive wanted for the brutal murder of a Texas woman in 2020, has been arrested after illegally crossing the southern border. He now faces charges related to the Georgetown case, which has drawn significant attention due to its violent nature.

US District Judge Jerry Smith criticized his colleague Jeffrey Brown in a dissenting opinion regarding Texas's congressional redistricting, suggesting that billionaire George Soros influenced the decision. Smith's 104-page dissent followed a ruling by a three-judge panel that deemed the new congressional map likely unlawful for discriminating against non-white voters.