Officials at US-Mexico border seize $10.3m in meth hidden in lettuce shipment

The US Justice Department's memo regarding military strikes against drug cartels in the Caribbean presents a legal justification that diverges from President Trump's narrative, framing the actions as self-defense for US allies without explicitly naming aggressors. This legal stance is based on the assertion that drug cartels are engaging in armed violence against the security forces of countries like Mexico, financed by cocaine shipments.

The Supreme Court is poised to decide on a case involving Texas's addition of new Republican-leaning voting districts, with indications that the conservative justices may not prevent this move. This case highlights the intersection of politics and race in electoral districting, raising questions about representation and fairness in the voting process.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering attending the 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington on December 5, as the U.S., Mexico, and Canada prepare to co-host the tournament. This comes amid stalled trade talks between Canada and the U.S., raising questions about the future of economic relations.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has intensified his rhetoric against Sharia law, which critics argue is a politically motivated effort to stoke Islamophobia. This campaign aligns with broader national trends where political figures leverage anti-Muslim sentiments for electoral gain.

A church employee in Houston, Texas, named Donald Doolittle, has been arrested for allegedly posing as an ICE agent to extort $400 from a woman who provided him with a massage. He faces charges of impersonating a public servant, highlighting concerns about the misuse of authority in vulnerable situations.

Activists in Charlotte, North Carolina, have mobilized in response to ongoing immigration enforcement operations by ICE and CBP, which have led to numerous arrests. Despite local sheriff Garry McFadden's announcement that the enforcement sweep had concluded, DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin indicated that operations would continue indefinitely, highlighting the persistent nature of federal immigration actions in the area.