Cracks have emerged in the Maga coalition | Moira Donegan

The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a new congressional map for Texas that favors Republican candidates in the upcoming 2026 elections, impacting the March primaries. This ruling allows Texas to implement a redistricting plan that could significantly alter the political landscape in the state.

Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor known for her work on high-profile cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, has filed a lawsuit claiming her dismissal from the Trump administration's Justice Department was politically motivated, linked to her father, James Comey, the former FBI director. The lawsuit alleges that she was terminated without cause shortly after leading the prosecution of Sean Combs, who was convicted of prostitution-related crimes.

The US Supreme Court has approved a redrawn congressional map for Texas, allowing the state to add up to five Republican-friendly seats. This ruling overturns a previous lower-court decision that found the maps likely engaged in racial gerrymandering, thus enabling Texas to utilize the new maps for the upcoming midterm elections.

US authorities have arrested Brian Cole, a suspect in the case of pipe bombs planted outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties in Washington DC on January 5, 2021, the night before the Capitol attack. The Department of Justice announced the charges on December 4, 2025, highlighting the ongoing investigations into the events surrounding January 6.

Democrats in Congress are advancing an affordability-focused agenda ahead of the midterm elections, unveiling a proposal aimed at addressing the rising costs of housing. This initiative comes as part of their broader strategy to tackle economic issues that are increasingly affecting voters.

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a peace deal signing ceremony in Washington, where Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi formalized an agreement aimed at resolving ongoing tensions between their nations. This accord, known as the 'Washington Accord,' is a significant diplomatic effort to foster stability in the resource-rich region.

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are poised to sign a new peace agreement, facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at reducing tensions in the conflict-affected eastern DRC. This deal is being hailed as a significant diplomatic achievement, despite ongoing violence in the region that raises doubts about its potential effectiveness.

President Donald Trump has launched another attack on the Somali community, making derogatory remarks during a press conference and suggesting that Somali immigrants have negatively impacted the United States. This comes as Minneapolis activists prepare for potential ICE operations targeting Somali residents, emphasizing community support and rights training.