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Supreme Court, For Now, Keeps in Place Texas Republican-Friendly Congressional Map

State officials have asked the justices to allow it to use a newly redrawn map for the 2026 midterms, part of a nationwide redistricting push by President Trump.

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NY Times

Supreme Court, For Now, Keeps in Place Texas Republican-Friendly Congressional Map

NY Times

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Moves to Restrict Muslims, Leaving Some Concerned

Two decisions by the Texas governor this week, including directing authorities to investigate an Islamic organization, come as the state sees an increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric.

4 hours ago

NY Times

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Moves to Restrict Muslims, Leaving Some Concerned

NY Times

Texas A&M Wrong to Fire Professor Melissa McCoul Over Gender Lesson, Panel Rules

The firing put the school at the center of national debates over gender identity and academic freedom. A faculty panel ruled unanimously against the termination.

1 hour ago

NY Times

Texas A&M Wrong to Fire Professor Melissa McCoul Over Gender Lesson, Panel Rules

ABC

Alito pauses lower court ruling that would have blocked Texas redistricting

The state's emergency application comes after a lower court said "substantial evidence" indicated Texas' new map was an illegal racial gerrymander.

2 hours ago

ABC

Alito pauses lower court ruling that would have blocked Texas redistricting

ABC

WATCH: Federal court blocks Texas from using new voting map

A federal court blocked the use of a new congressional map that would likely flip five House seats in the state of Texas.

2 days ago

ABC

WATCH: Federal court blocks Texas from using new voting map

NBC

Supreme Court temporarily reinstates Texas Republicans' redrawn congressional map

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Friday temporarily permitted Texas to use Republicans' redrawn congressional map that a federal court blocked earlier this week

2 hours ago

NBC

Supreme Court temporarily reinstates Texas Republicans' redrawn congressional map

ABC

Former 'Real Housewives' star Jen Shah gets early prison release date

Shah was sentenced in 2023 to six and a half years in prison in connection with a telemarketing fraud case.

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Former 'Real Housewives' star Jen Shah gets early prison release date

ABC

WATCH: Liz Cheney speaks at funeral of her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney

Former Rep. Liz Cheney spoke at the funeral of her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, reflecting on his devotion to public service and time spent together during his final years.

1 day ago

WATCH: Liz Cheney speaks at funeral of her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney

ABC

WATCH: Former President Bush delivers eulogy for former Vice President Cheney

Former President George W. Bush reflects on choosing Dick Cheney as his vice president during remarks at Cheney's funeral.

1 day ago

WATCH: Former President Bush delivers eulogy for former Vice President Cheney

ABC

WATCH: Fire breaks out at U.N. climate event in Brazil

A fire broke out at the venue hosting U.N. climate talks in Brazil, prompting evacuations as firefighters rushed to control the flames.

15 hours ago

WATCH: Fire breaks out at U.N. climate event in Brazil

ABC

WATCH: Tourist blamed for massive fire at historic Chinese temple site

Footage shows flames engulfing a pavilion at the Yongqing Temple complex in China, sending smoke into the sky. Chinese state media reported the blaze was caused by a tourist using incense and candles.

2 days ago

WATCH: Tourist blamed for massive fire at historic Chinese temple site

ABC

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress in January

Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she is resigning from Congress effective January 5, 2026.

1 hour ago

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress in January

NBC

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress next year

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that she is resigning from her seat on January 5, 2026. This comes after her public fallout with President Trump over the release of the Epstein files. NBC News' Ryan Nobles has more on the announcement.

2 hours ago

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress next year

NBC

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign in January

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the longtime MAGA ally who has recently drawn President Donald Trump’s ire for her criticism, will resign from the House on Jan. 5, she said in a letter posted to X.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign in January