Jimmy Kimmel on Pete Hegseth, ‘our secretary of war crimes’

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.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the resignation of Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, the commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), effective December 12. This unexpected decision has sparked speculation regarding the reasons behind Holsey's departure, as he has been a key figure in U.S. military operations in the region.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied allegations that he ordered military strikes resulting in the deaths of all individuals on board alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean. This follows a deadly attack on a boat, which has raised significant concerns among lawmakers regarding the legality of the military's actions and the treatment of survivors.

Copa, Wingo, Satena, and Boliviana have ceased flights to Venezuela, citing navigation signal issues and safety concerns following President Trump's declaration that the airspace above Venezuela is closed entirely. This decision marks the end of operations by the last foreign carriers servicing the country.

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.