U.S. Murder Rate Approaches an All-Time Record Low

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0500

The United States murder rate is nearing a historic low, reversing concerns from just a few years ago that elevated violent crime had become a “new normal.” Homicide rates have fallen steadily following a spike during the COVID-19 pandemic years. Criminologists and public health researchers are studying the factors behind the decline as the country edges toward breaking its all-time low.

Supreme Court Rulings Significantly Expand Presidential Power

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0500

The U.S. Supreme Court issued two major rulings that broadly expand presidential authority and support the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape the federal government. In one 5-4 decision, the Court ruled that President Trump does not have the power to fire Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook, carving out the Fed as a unique independent agency. Legal analysts say the rulings will have lasting implications for the balance of power between the executive branch and independent institutions.

National on rockcampbell

U.S. Murder Rate Approaches an All-Time Record Low

Supreme Court Rulings Significantly Expand Presidential Power