Speaker Johnson laughs off Jasmine Crockett Senate bid: ‘Absolutely delighted’ she is running

Eleven women incarcerated at FMC Carswell, a federal medical women’s prison in Texas, have reported rampant sexual abuse by staff members over the past seven years, highlighting ongoing issues of misconduct within the facility. This prison has previously been under scrutiny, with 13 staff members convicted of abuse since 1997, raising serious concerns about the effectiveness of promised reforms.

Representative Jasmine Crockett has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate from Texas, stepping into the race after Colin Allred's withdrawal, which has shifted the dynamics of the Democratic primary in a traditionally Republican state.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, which had been under US sanctions for several years, as part of the Trump administration's intensified pressure on Nicolás Maduro's regime.

The House of Representatives approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, sending the substantial defense bill to the Senate for consideration. The final vote was 312-112, with Speaker Mike Johnson rallying support after an earlier setback in the rule vote. This legislation authorizes significant funding for military programs, including troop pay raises and reforms to procurement processes.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett's pastor, a reparations activist, is running as a Democrat to replace her in Texas Congressional District 30, emphasizing a critical stance against the U.S. regarding reparations, which he describes as 'evil.'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is set to address reporters following a closed-door meeting where the House Rules Committee advanced the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a significant defense spending bill that includes provisions for increased pay for service members and military aid. This development comes amid rising healthcare concerns among lawmakers.

Representative Jasmine Crockett has officially launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate from Texas, emphasizing her strategy to engage voters beyond traditional Republican supporters, citing crossover voters like Mamdani-Trump and AOC-Trump. This approach marks a significant shift in her campaign strategy as she aims to redefine the electoral landscape in a predominantly Republican state.

Carlos Rusi, a repeat offender with over 30 arrests, continues to be granted bond in Texas despite having a warrant out for his arrest in California. His case highlights significant failures within the criminal justice system that allow individuals with extensive criminal histories to remain free.