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Dec 5, 2025 A polar vortex is set to chill parts of the U.S., with unique weather forecasts incorporating song references. Lawmakers grapple with the implications of a controversial drug strike video, while the Supreme Court allows Texas to implement gerrymandered district maps that could boost Republican representation. California's proposed billionaire tax raises eyebrows over its financial and political feasibility. Plus, a quirky protest sees travelers don pajamas in airports, and Google's upcoming searches reveal intriguing trends in our queries.
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Double Tap Strike Divides Lawmakers
- The core controversy is the "double tap" second strike that killed survivors of a drug boat attack despite debate over its legality.
- Lawmakers split: Republicans called it lawful while Democrats called it one of the most disturbing things they'd seen, highlighting a rules-of-war conflict.
Signal Use Found Against DOD Protocol
- The Pentagon IG found Pete Hegseth used Signal on a personal phone to share sensitive strike details, breaching DOD protocol.
- The report also noted his broad declassification authority, producing a mixed conclusion about wrongdoing.
SCOTUS Clears Texas Mid-Decade Map
- The Supreme Court allowed Texas's mid-decade congressional map despite a lower court finding racial consideration in redistricting.
- The decision could add up to five Republican seats and boosts GOP chances in a tough midterm environment for the president.
