Memorial candles and flowers for Charlie Kirk

Bombshell: Bullet Mismatch in Kirk Case

Adriana Stone
A defense filing says the ATF could not link the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk to the rifle tied to the accused. The motion seeks months of extra time as lawyers parse DNA, 600,000 files, and expert opinions.
Los Angeles skyline with departing residents and moving boxes

California Exodus Worse Than Anyone Expected

Adriana Stone
New Census estimates show Los Angeles County lost roughly 54,000 residents in one year. The outflow and weak inflow are reshaping where people live — and raising political and economic questions for California leaders.
Eric Swalwell speaking at an event

Swalwell Reacts as Patel Pushes Fang Files

Adriana Stone
Rep. Eric Swalwell pushed back after reports that Kash Patel and others sought release of FBI files tied to his past link with Chinese national Fang Fang. Swalwell called the probe politically motivated and tied it to his Jan. 6 lawsuit and gubernatorial bid.