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DISSENT: Judge Brown’s ‘Fictional’ Activism Blocked Trump-Texas Redistricting, Gave Soros Short-Lived Victory

Federal Judge Jerry Edwin Smith delivered a blistering dissent against fellow jurist Jeffrey Vincent Brown, condemning Brown’s 160‑page injunction blocking Texas’s 2025 redistricting map as “a Nobel Prize for Fiction” and “the most outrageous conduct” he has seen in nearly four decades on the bench. Smith’s rebuke came as the Supreme Court stepped in with an administrative stay, halting Brown’s ruling that found Texas racially gerrymandered its new congressional districts.

DISSENT: Judge Brown’s 'Fictional' Activism Blocked Trump -Texas Redistricting, Gave Sor

31 Mostly California-Licensed Illegal Alien Truck Drivers Busted on Texas Panhandle Interstate

Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that 31 illegal immigrant truck drivers—many holding commercial driver’s licenses issued in California—were apprehended along I‑40 during a one‑day enforcement sweep by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and federal partners. The joint operation targeted suspicious CDLs and unsafe vehicles, underscoring Abbott’s warning that California’s practice of licensing illegal immigrants poses risks to motorists nationwide.

31 California-Licensed Illegal Alien Truck Drivers Busted on Texas Panhandle Interstate (F

34 Illegal Alien Truckers Arrested on Oklahoma Highways—Sanctuary States Fuel Safety Crisis

Oklahoma law enforcement and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested 70 illegal aliens in a targeted highway sweep, including 34 caught unlawfully operating commercial vehicles. Many had obtained CDLs from sanctuary states, such as California, Illinois, and New York, despite lacking legal status or basic English proficiency. Officials warn that these policies are putting lives at risk by enabling unqualified drivers to operate massive tractor-trailers across state lines.

34 Illegal Alien Truckers Arrested on Oklahoma Highways—Sanctuary States Fuel Safety Cri

Texas Governor Deploys DPS, National Guard to Deter Antifa Violence at ‘No Kings Day’ Protests

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered National Guard and DPS tactical units to secure the Capitol in Austin, citing credible concerns over antifa-linked groups and potential unrest during a planned “No Kings Day” protest. The protests, part of a nationwide campaign against President Trump’s policies, have drawn scrutiny for their ties to far-left organizations and their timing amid a prolonged government shutdown.

Protesters demonstrate against President Trump at the No Kings protest at the Capitol in A

Texas Governor Joins Angel Moms in San Antonio to Spotlight Fentanyl Crisis, Calls Drug Deaths Murder by Poisoning

Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined hundreds of San Antonio residents and grieving families on Sunday to raise awareness about the deadly threat of fentanyl poisoning, declaring the synthetic opioid a “murder type drug” and crediting Angel Moms with driving policy reforms that now classify fentanyl deaths as homicides. The event, organized by Soles Walking 4 Souls, featured memorials, Narcan distribution, and a renewed call for accountability as Texas marks October as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month.

Texas Governor Joins Angel Moms in San Antonio to Spotlight Fentanyl Crisis, Calls Drug De

ICE Under Siege: Second Chicago Vehicle Attack in One Day

Federal immigration agents in Chicago faced two vehicular assaults in a single day—the second taking place in Bensenville—when an illegal alien rammed an ICE vehicle and fled into a residence. The incident underscores what DHS officials say is a “1000 percent spike” in attacks and a growing climate of lawlessness fueled by Illinois’s sanctuary policies.

ICE Under Siege: Second Chicago Vehicle Attack in One Day (Department of Homeland Security

Charlie Kirk Remembered by Texas Officials as Patriot, Truth-Teller After Tragic Killing

Texas leaders are mourning the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University, calling the act “unspeakable evil” and a “senseless assassination.” From Governor Greg Abbott to Senator Ted Cruz, officials across the Lone Star State condemned the killing and praised Kirk’s legacy as a bold voice for American youth, faith, and freedom. The outpouring of grief underscores Kirk’s deep ties to Texas and the growing alarm over political violence nationwide.

Texas Flag at Half-Staff over capitol. (AP FILE PHOTO)

Texas Makes Human Trafficking a First-Degree Felony

Effective September 1, those engaged in human trafficking in Texas will face up to 99 years in prison if convicted. Earlier this month, Governor Greg Abbott signed HB 2306 and SB 1212 into law, making human trafficking a first-degree felony and denying parole to those convicted in some circumstances.

Texas Increases Penalties for Human Smuggling (Office of Texas Governor and Getty Images)

Obama and Holder Mobilize Democrats Against GOP Redistricting: Existential Threat to ‘Our Democracy’

Former President Barack Obama and former Attorney General Eric Holder released a video Thursday calling on supporters to back the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), warning that Republican-led redistricting efforts in states such as Texas, Florida, and Ohio threaten to undermine minority voting power and reshape congressional control ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

US President Barack Obama (L) and US Attorney General Eric Holder (R) announce Holder's re

Texas House Passes One Big Beautiful Congressional Redistricting Map

The Texas House of Representatives’ effort to approve a mid-census congressional redistricting map cleared an important hurdle with the passage of the bill’s initial reading on Wednesday afternoon. The resolution was approved along party lines after a five-hour debate. Final passage by the House is expected later on Wednesday.

Texas Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, oversees a debate over a redrawn U.S

Governor Abbott Delivers George Strait Checks to Texas Flood Victims Ignored by Fleeing House Democrats

Texas Governor Greg Abbott traveled to Ingram, Texas, to deliver $25,000 checks from country-western legend George Strait to families devastated by the deadly Independence Day Hill Country flooding. The checks delivered by Abbott on Saturday were part of the more than $7 million raised during Strait’s benefit concert on July 27. Aid and other support for Hill Country communities is being delayed by Texas House Democrats who broke quorum to stop the state’s congressional redistricting plan.

Governor Abbott Delivers George Strait Checks to Texas Flood Victims Ignored by Fleeing Ho