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.

Ethics panel says Burt Jones can loan $10M to gubernatorial bid

The State Ethics Commission has ruled that Lieutenant Gov. Burt Jones is permitted to loan his campaign for governor as much as $10 million in personal funds, according to the Georgia Recorder.

SCOTUS will allow Texas to use redrawn congressional map for 2026 election

The opinion, handed down Thursday evening, may allow the GOP to pick up five more seats in the upcoming election, strengthening a small majority in the House.

Pentagon Signal chat leak sparks calls for resignation
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A Pentagon report reveals a Signal chat used by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth accidentally included a journalist, raising serious security concerns. Lawmakers and military watchdogs are calling for Hegseth to resign, citing the risk posed to U.S. personnel and sensitive operations. The White House and Pentagon are reviewing the situation as criticism continues to grow.

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.”

1600 lbs. of meth recovered in Atlanta FBI bust
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Two men were arrested on federal drug trafficking charges in conjunction with the bust after the pair were suspected of using blackberries to hide the drugs. FOX Local follows a press conference on the matter.

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.

Fulton County voters select several new leaders in runoff election

Voters chose new mayors in East Point, Roswell and South Fulton, while Sandy Springs’ incumbent mayor retained his seat.

LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races

Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.

Updates on National Guard and Caribbean drug strikes from D.C.
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Ariyl Onstott follows a Senate press conference in D.C. where Sen. Shelley Capito speaks to the heroics of the two West Virginia National Guards shot in the line of duty in the nation's capital. Sen. John Thune answers questions about drug strikes in the Caribbean.

$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.