One year after the shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, prosecutors and defense attorneys are locked in a high-stakes courtroom battle over what was found inside accused killer Luigi Mangione’s backpack.   

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, broke her silence after her emotional embrace with Vice President JD Vance went viral. The heartfelt moment, caught on camera, fueled online speculation and drew commentary from Candace Owens, who questioned Erika’s stance on Israel and called for focus on finding Charlie’s killer.