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.

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.

$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.

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.

New SNAP requirements now in effect,  USDA planning major overhaul of program

Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.

Arizona Senator Mark Kelly addresses Pentagon investigation

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) addressed the Pentagon investigation against him during a news conference held on Dec. 1.

Trump's approval rating drops to lowest so far in second-term: Gallup

President Trump’s approval rating dropped to its lowest point since he took office the second time, Gallup’s latest poll found. Here’s what the numbers are saying.