US supreme court approves redrawn Texas congressional maps

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.

Rep. Darrell Issa announced his decision to run for reelection in California, opting to remain in his San Diego-area district rather than relocating to Texas for a safer Republican seat amid recent redistricting that favors Democrats.

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.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India to enhance economic relations and address declining imports of Russian oil and arms. This visit comes in the wake of U.S. tariffs on Indian goods related to its purchases of Russian oil, which have negatively impacted Indian exporters.

Late-night hosts, including Jimmy Kimmel, criticized U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his controversial authorization of military strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean, which resulted in significant casualties. The discussions also highlighted Trump's cabinet meeting habits and the backlash against Hegseth's social media posts.