By Citizen Of Europe Staff August 21 2025
From redistricting battles in the US to satire in South Park, here’s what you need to know today.
Texas redraws the map
The Texas House approved a new congressional redistricting plan tilted toward Republicans, potentially securing up to five additional seats. Democrats call it gerrymandering on steroids; Republicans call it fairness.
California Supreme Court backs Newsom
California’s top court declined to halt Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan. The decision clears the way for the state’s new electoral boundaries to take effect in 2026.
Epstein files remain sealed
A New York judge rejected the Department of Justice’s attempt to unseal Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records, citing privacy and ongoing sensitivities.
No Ten Commandments in Texas classrooms
A federal judge blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms, calling it a violation of the separation of church and state.
South Park mocks Washington power plays
The long-running satire series *South Park* tackled the federal takeover of DC police in its latest episode, skewering both Trump and Congress in the process.
Published: 21 August 2025
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