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December 3

Comer accuses Oversight Dems of 'cherry-picking' Epstein Island files: 'Chasing headlines'

House Oversight Chairman James Comer accuses Democrats of selectively releasing Epstein materials, claiming some images were already published months ago.

December 3

Pro-reparations progressive Democrat who wants ICE abolished mounts long shot Senate bid to succeed McConnell

Former Bluegrass State lawmaker Charles Booker, who espouses far-left policy views, has mounted a U.S. Senate bid to succeed outgoing GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell.

December 3

Trump says US may begin Venezuelan strikes 'on land also'

During a Q&A with the press in the Oval Office on Wednesday, President Donald Trump doubled down on efforts against narcoterrorism in Venezuela.

December 3

Federal probe targets alleged Minnesota Somali fraud ‘network’ as COVID-aid crime rings persist

SBA launches federal probe into Somali community groups linked to $1 billion Minnesota COVID fraud scandal involving Gov. Tim Walz's administration.

December 3

Major county sheriff rejects ICE detainer on illegal immigrant who allegedly killed young boy in hit-and-run

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office rejected an immigration detainer for a criminal illegal immigrant accused in a felony hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a young boy.

December 3

Early Signing Day: Top 10 2026 College Football Recruiting Classes

Which programs landed the best recruiting classes on early signing day? Here's the full top 10.

December 3

Scott Bessent calls out NY Times' Trump reporting during paper's summit, says it's not paper of record

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted The New York Times will lose credibility over decades after criticizing its Trump health coverage at the 202 DealBook Summit.

December 3

Trump backs release of second Caribbean strike footage as scrutiny over ops intensifies

Trump said he supports releasing footage of second military strike on an alleged drug boat in Caribbean waters, amid growing scrutiny over operations in the region.

December 3

Boasberg reverses course on Jan. 6 defendants pardoned by Trump

Boasberg reversed course on an earlier ruling involving high-dollar restitution payments, Jan. 6 defendants and key separation of powers issues.

December 3

Trump: We're taking one more step to kill the 'Green New Scam'

President Donald Trump, lawmakers and industry leaders speak as the administration announces it is rolling back fuel economy standards.