Dossiers
4 curated story files. Each dossier hand-picks the cases, investigations, people, organizations, and documents that hang together around a theme, with an editorial overview and combined timeline.
Luigi Mangione ProsecutionsThree parallel prosecutions of Luigi Mangione arising from the December 4, 2024 shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson: New York State (People v. Mangione), federal SDNY (United States v. Mangione), and Pennsylvania (Commonwealth v. Mangione).
Charlie Kirk / Tyler RobinsonUtah's capital prosecution of Tyler Robinson for the September 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, marked by pretrial fights over the bullet-jacket forensic evidence, courtroom cameras (now before the Utah Supreme Court), hearsay at the preliminary hearing, and a defense bid to strike the death penalty as a sanction. Preliminary hearing set for July 6–10, 2026.
Virginia Redistricting FightIf the courts uphold the referendum, Virginia's new "10-1" map will go into effect for the 2026 midterm elections, potentially deciding control of the U.S. House. If the courts uphold the injunction, the maps drawn by the 2021 commission will remain in place, preserving a much more competitive (and Republican-friendly) landscape.
White House Correspondents Assassination AttemptGunman charged through security in a presumed attempt to assassinate President Trump.