Epstein files: What’s getting released, when, and what to expect
The countdown has begun for the government to publicly unseal its grand jury files on Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what’s getting released, and what to expect.
Who is Eileen Higgins? Democrat elected Miami's first woman mayor
Eileen Higgins ended a nearly 30-year drought for Democrats by winning the Miami mayor race, defeating Republican Emilio Gonzalez in the election.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Alina Habba resigns as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey after court ruling
Alina Habba has resigned as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, days after a federal appeals court ruled her appointment to the position was unlawful.
Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says
Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.
Marjorie Taylor Greene links rise in threats to Trump’s public criticism
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she has received a surge of threats in recent weeks, claiming the volume intensified after she announced she would resign from Congress.
Epstein files: Judge grants DOJ request to unseal grand jury records
The law signed last month by President Donald Trump compels the Justice Department, FBI and federal prosecutors to release later this month the vast troves of material they have amassed during investigations into Epstein.
CDC panel recommends changes to hepatitis B vaccine schedule: What to know
A CDC advisory panel appointed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. no longer recommends that babies get a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
Ocean City Council narrowly advances hotel plan for former Gillian’s Wonderland Pier
The Ocean City Council voted 4–3 to advance a proposal that could eventually transform the former Gillian’s Wonderland Pier amusement park into a large-scale beachfront hotel.
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees say they would go 'uninsured' if tax credits expire: poll
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
Ocean City awaits council vote on Wonderland Pier redevelopment
There's a proposal for a hotel called "ICONA in Wonderland," which would cost between $135 and $150 million. A zoning change is necessary before any redevelopment can occur, however.
New photos of Epstein's private island released by House Democrats
House Democrats said the photos from Epstein's private island provide “a harrowing look behind Epstein’s closed doors.”
Political rhetoric has gone too far on both sides of the aisle, survey finds
More Americans believe Republicans have gone too far in their political rhetoric than Democrats, but both parties are being blamed more than they have in the past.
DOJ sues additional states for not handing over voter data
Some state officials worry about how the voter data may be used and whether the Justice Department will follow privacy laws in protecting it.
President Trump pardons Texas Democrat Rep. Cuellar for federal charges
Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been pardoned for federal bribery and conspiracy charges by President Donald Trump.
Trump administration halts immigration applications for 19 countries on travel ban list
Under the new policy, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will review immigration requests from the countries, which are considered “high-risk."
Trump administration will withhold SNAP benefits to Democratic-controlled states over data
The Trump Administration plans to withhold SNAP food aid from recipients living in Democratic-controlled states over requests for data being rejected.
$2000 tariff dividend check update: Trump says dividend refund checks coming in 2026
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
Walz 'welcomes' federal probe into fraud allegations: 'You commit fraud, you're going to prison'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he welcomes the federal investigation into state fraud allegations, adding, “you commit fraud in Minnesota, you're going to prison."
GOP Senator seeks to end dual citizenship in U.S.
Sen. Bernie Moreno, who was born in Colombia, introduced a bill that would force Americans with dual citizenship to choose one country over the other.