December 21, 2025

Another batch of Epstein files released Saturday

The United States Department of Justice released another round of documents in connection to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Saturday’s release included primarily grand jury transcripts from the trials of both Epstein and his associate, Ghislaine Maxwell. The release is part of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed in November. The law gave the government until […]

December 21, 2025

Trump signs order to make Christmas Eve, Dec. 26 federal holidays

President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week declaring Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas federal holidays. This still isn’t official, however — in order to enact a federal holiday, Congress needs to pass a law and get the president’s signature. Still, per Trump’s order, “all executive departments and agencies of the Federal […]

December 21, 2025

US seizes vessel that last docked in Venezuela: Noem

The United States seized an oil tanker last docked in Venezuela during a “pre-dawn action” on Saturday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said. This marks the second time this month the U.S. apprehended a ship it says is connected to Venezuela, and follows U.S. President Donald Trump this week ordering a “total and […]

December 21, 2025

Saturday’s Powerball reaches $1.50 billion; This is what to do if you win

The Powerball jackpot prize is now valued at an estimated $1.50 billion for Saturday’s drawing. That makes it the fifth largest on record in the Powerball game and seventh among overall U.S. lottery jackpots, according to a press release. It’s also only the second time in Powerball history where a game produced back-to-back jackpots of […]

December 20, 2025

Massie, Khanna threaten impeachment over Epstein doc dump

The Department of Justice deadline to release all relevant files in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has come and gone without the agency fully completing its task. This has the sponsors of the bill requiring them to do so threatening to call Attorney General Pam Bondi before a judge.  The Epstein Files Transparency Act required the […]

December 20, 2025

As layoff anxiety mounts, more turn to TikTok for advice in the workplace

TikTok isn’t just dance and lip-syncing videos. Scores of people are using it to keep up on current events, for product reviews and for advice — including on what to do in the workplace. Careerminds found that nearly half of Gen Z surveyed (48%) rely on the social media platform for workplace survival tips, as […]

December 20, 2025

House to vote on stock trading ban for Congress but doubts remain on passage

While many believe America is as divided as ever, there is one policy change that almost every American agrees with — banning Congress from trading stocks. A 2023 survey from the University of Maryland found that 86% of the country supports banning lawmakers from owning and trading stocks.  Despite overwhelming bipartisan support, Congress has never […]

December 19, 2025

Trump administration must release all its Epstein files today: Live updates

The deadline for the Trump administration to release all of the files it has related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s case is here. The Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed in November, gave the government until Dec. 19 to turn everything over. 11:43 a.m. ET: Justice Department to release files at 3 p.m. ET per […]

December 19, 2025

Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president in 2028

Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the newly appointed CEO of Turning Point USA, endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in the 2028 election. Kirk made the announcement Thursday during a speech at TPUSA’s America Fest conference in Phoenix. The event is one of the organization’s largest annual gatherings.  […]