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Markwayne Mullin-Jason Smith relationship explained amid buzz over DHS secretary, Congressman living together

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DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin shares a house with Congressman Jason Smith in Washington DC. (X/@SecMullinDHS, X/@RepJasonSmith)

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin reportedly shares a house in Washington DC with Congressman Jason Smith, sparking speculations about their relationship. Mullin is married to wife Christie and Smith is unmarried which has led to many comments on their ‘unusual arrangement’ online. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin shares a house with Congressman Jason Smith in Washington DC. … Read more

Who is Sara Larsen and why is the University of Utah student under fire? Charlie Kirk cake controversy explained

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Who is Sara Larsen and why is the University of Utah student under fire? Charlie Kirk cake controversy explained (X/@imelizabethlane)

A University of Utah student has publicly apologized after she came under fire for posing with a “Happy Kirkiversary” cake celebrating Charlie Kirk’s murder. Sara Larsen issued an apology after her photo went viral on social media. Who is Sara Larsen and why is the University of Utah student under fire? Charlie Kirk cake controversy … Read more

Why wasn’t Trump at NYC 9/11 memorial? His ‘corrupt’ claim over Ground Zero absence explained

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Trump marked 9/11 at the Pentagon, while JD Vance joined former presidents in New York for the Ground Zero ceremony.. Photographer: Annabelle Gordon/UPI/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon on Friday instead of joining the Ground Zero ceremony in New York City. Vice President JD Vance attended the New York event with former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. Trump marked 9/11 at the … Read more

Lil Durk trial: What happens after big Friday verdict? Outcomes of guilty and not guilty scenarios explained

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A federal jury has reached a verdict in Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial after beginning deliberations Wednesday over a deadly shooting near a Los Angeles shopping center. And he has been found not guilty of all the charges. What’s next for Lil Durk. (Instagram/ @lildurk) However, but the decision may not immediately mean freedom … Read more

Lil Durk federal racketeering case: VICAR charges explained as rapper set to face new trial on October 5

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Lil Durk faces a new trial on federal racketeering charges on October 5. (X/@Polymarket)

Lil Durk was acquitted of all charges on September 11 after being accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot which led to the shooting of When Rondo’s cousin. However, the rapper’s troubles are far from over. He faces a separate federal racketeering trial on October 5. Lil Durk faces a new trial on federal racketeering charges … Read more

Why did Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resign? ‘Conflict’ with Pete Hegseth explained

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FILE - Army Secretary Dan Driscoll speaks at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., during the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, the White House announced Monday, following reports of months of tension and disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. FILE – Army Secretary Dan Driscoll speaks at the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pa., during the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, … Read more

Mortgage refinance rates today: 30-year, 20-year, 15-year and jumbo rates explained

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Mortgage refinance rates are changing, with 30-year, 20-year, 15-year and jumbo refinance rates showing different moves for homeowners in 2026. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

The average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage refinance is 6.76%. The rate is almost unchanged from last week. A borrower refinancing $100,000 at this rate would pay about $649 per month in principal and interest. Mortgage refinance rates are changing, with 30-year, 20-year, 15-year and jumbo refinance rates showing different moves for homeowners … Read more

Why was Bryan Kohberger granted a new hearing to withdraw his guilty plea in the Idaho murders case? Explained

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A judge has scheduled a June 2027 evidentiary hearing after Bryan Kohberger claimed he was pressured into pleading guilty in the 2022 Idaho University killings (AP Photo/Kyle Green)

Bryan Kohberger is serving four consecutive life sentences for the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. He has now been granted a new evidentiary hearing in his attempt to withdraw his guilty plea. The hearing is scheduled for June 17, 2027, according to court documents cited by ABC News. A judge has scheduled … Read more

Why did Abdul El-Sayed distance himself from Hasan Piker? Controversy and Jeremy Moss link explained

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Why did Abdul El-Sayed distance himself from Hasan Piker? Controversy explained (Photo by Finn Gomez / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP, AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson )

Abdul El-SayedDemocratic candidate for US Senate in Michigan, distanced himself from Hasan Piker on Monday, August 24, who suggested that some pro-Israel rhetoric may lead to backlash against American Jews. The controversy has the potential to complicate El-Sayed’s campaign. Why did Abdul El-Sayed distance himself from Hasan Piker? Controversy explained (Photo by Finn Gomez / … Read more

What is ‘command hallucination’? Lindsay Clancy’s mental state on day of killings explained by forensic psychiatrist

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Lindsay Clancy speaks with her lawyer Kevin Reddington during proceedings in her murder trial, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, U.S., August 20, 2026. Josh Reynolds/Pool via REUTERS (via REUTERS)

Lindsay Clancy was suffering from a “command hallucination” at the time she killed her children, a forensic psychiatrist told the jury in her trial. The Massachusetts mother is facing three counts of murder in the killings of her children Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months. Lindsay Clancy speaks with her lawyer Kevin Reddington … Read more