Chairman Comer intensifies the investigation into Epstein's finances, subpoenaing banks and seeking records from the USVI Attorney General to understand the extent of Epstein and Maxwell's financial network.

Mayor Johnson vetoed parts of Milwaukee's 2026 budget, including $8 million for the fire department, favoring less costly measures and fiscal caution.

The Wisconsin DNR schedules a public meeting on December 11, 2025, to review the Lake Superior Fisheries Management Plan and discuss future management strategies.

Ohio officials transport Kelleys Island ballots to Erie County with strict security measures to ensure election integrity, as detailed by Secretary of State LaRose.

The Budget Committee advanced a plan to raise AMI caps to 100% and sweeten a five‑year property‑tax dedication, aiming to coax owners into offering income‑based rentals.

Illinois deer hunters are reminded by IDNR to use mandatory check stations in CWD-affected counties during the firearm season. New stations are added in Bureau, Ford, and Lee counties for better disease monitoring.

Post-government shutdown, TSA officers in Phoenix still await paychecks due to payroll backlogs, creating financial strain and anxiety among the workforce.

Tennessee invites nominations for awards recognizing those preserving the state's history and heritage, with submissions open until December 31, 2025.

Adam Alharbi is certified as Hamtramck mayor by six votes, with a recount expected amid controversy over uncounted ballots and a pending lawsuit against voter fraud.

Texas AG Ken Paxton is appealing to the Supreme Court to reinstate a blocked congressional map, describing the legal challenge as an attack by the "radical left."

Massachusetts enhances hate crime combat efforts, focusing on faith communities' safety, with a seminar and new portal for improved hate crime reporting and data analysis.

The Justice Department asked to join CLIA’s suit, arguing Hawaii’s first‑in‑the‑nation green fee conflicts with federal maritime law and the Constitution.

Senators, led by Ruben Gallego, urge HHS and OMB to address delays in Head Start funding, citing a GAO report on potential Impoundment Control Act violations and the impact on communities.