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Prosecutors Play Video in Court of Suspect in Charlie Kirk Shooting After He Turned Himself In
The courtroom presentation marked the first public viewing of evidence in the case involving the conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder.
Government Regulations Adding Nearly $132K to New Home Prices, NAHB Report Finds
The study estimates regulatory costs represent 26.4% of the final sale price on an average new home, marking the largest increase since tracking began in 2011.
Puerto Rico Tax Agency Exposed 1 Million Social Security Numbers Through Property Map Tool
CRIM initially denied the breach despite notification from journalists; agency did not notify affected residents or follow state cybersecurity protocols.
Campaign Staffers Keep Trying to Bet on Races Despite Push to Curb Insider Trading
Kalshi, a prediction market platform, says it has blocked thousands of accounts tied to political campaigns as concerns grow over potential market manipulation.
Platner and the Working-Class Fetish
A RealClearPolitics analysis examines political messaging around working-class voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
ProPublica Seeks 401(k) Participants' Help Investigating Retirement Plan Fees and Regulatory Changes
The news organization is gathering data from plan holders as the Trump administration moves to expand permitted investments in workplace retirement accounts.
ProPublica Launches Investigation Into 401(k) Fees as Policy Shifts Open Plans to Alternative Investments
The news organization is seeking participant disclosures and plan documents amid regulatory changes allowing private equity and cryptocurrency in retirement accounts.
Top Legal Adviser to Joint Chiefs Is Stepping Down Nearly a Year Before Completing Term
Brig. Gen. Eric Widmar's departure marks the latest in an exodus of senior military leaders during Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's tenure.
New Footage Offers First Look at Ernest Shackleton's Final Ship Quest
The vessel, which carried the famed explorer's remains in 1922, has been documented through underwater imagery that may inform future maritime archaeology efforts.
Bernie-Backed Socialist Who Allied With Platner Could Supplant Him on Ballot
Troy Jackson filed FEC paperwork Tuesday as Maine Democrats weigh replacement options after allegations surfaced against Graham Platner.