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In today’s newsletter: Donald Trump and other Republican leaders rallied for religious conservatism during a memorial service for Charlie Kirk. The White House is on a winning streak at the Supreme Court. And as housing costs grow, so are the number of Americans living in RVs.
Here’s what to know today.
Some called for forgiveness and unity at Charlie Kirk’s memorial service. Others called for combat and retribution. But the common thread in each speech was that the activist’s assassination should be the start of a revival for religious conservatives.
As Republicans spoke about Kirk’s legacy, they galvanized a crowd of thousands, making renewed arguments for American conservatism with Christianity, marriage, having children and open debate at the core.
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Almost all the speakers leaned into deeply religious themes, canonizing Kirk and reflecting on his dedication as a Christian. Vice President JD Vance described the Turning Point USA co-founder as a “hero” and a “martyr for the Christian faith.”
Vance and other leaders also invoked the notion of a revival. “Charlie started a political movement but unleashed a spiritual revival,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Erika Kirk delivered one of the most emotional moments of the night, telling the packed stadium she forgave the gunman who killed her husband. She was embraced on stage by President Donald Trump, who closed the evening by reflecting on Kirk’s dedication to the conservative cause.
Trump’s speech was more political than others, as he took to discussing his policy initiatives and decrying “radical-left lunatics.” He called Kirk a “missionary” who “did not hate his opponents.”
“He wanted the best for them,” Trump said. “That’s where I disagree with Charlie. I hate my opponents, and I don’t want the best for them.”
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Trump is on a winning streak at the Supreme Court, in part due to carefully selecting cases most likely to find favor with the conservative majority.
So far, the Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to weigh in on an emergency basis 28 times, according to an NBC News tally. It has lost only two. Five cases are pending, though gave temporary wins to the government, and three others resulted in no decision.
“They’re ecstatic,” a person close to the White House said of the series of recent legal wins, adding that officials do not want to overplay their hand at the court.
The Justice Department has not turned to the high court for some of its most contentious moves that were blocked by federal judges, such as executive orders that targeted certain law firms and the government’s detention of some foreign students.
“There are some cases that are very likely to be losers they haven’t brought,” said Jonathan Adler, a professor at William & Mary Law School. “That suggests to me it has been very strategic.”
Read the full story here, including what big cases are still on the horizon.
As housing costs soar and the labor market slows, a growing number of Americans — 486,000 currently — are turning from traditional shelter to living full-time in RVs.
It’s the experience of lower-income individuals making hourly wages or living off Social Security checks, with no place to go in an increasingly inaccessible housing market. And while moving into an RV may seem like a way to cut down on costs, it can come with unexpected financial challenges that keep families in a cycle of debt.
Kat Tucker, a disabled veteran unable to work full-time, moved into an RV in 2017 to save money, only to pay for a slew of expensive repairs. Unable to afford a $10,000 fix for engine issues, she was forced to move out, but had to keep paying the vehicle’s monthly loans for several more years.
“It can be a great lifestyle, but it can also be yet another trap for poor people who just keep getting poorer,” she said.
Read more about the stories of everyday Americans living in RVs here.
Kansas City fans can breathe a sigh of relief: The longest losing streak of Patrick Mahomes’ NFL career is over.
After an unexpected slump to start the season, the Chiefs secured a 22-9 win against the Giants. Mahomes’ connections with Tyquan Thornton secured the victory, relegating New York to their first 0-3 season since 2021.
History suggested the victory was important for Kansas City’s playoff hopes, as only six teams in NFL history had ever started 0-3 and gone on to make the postseason. And in the 15 previous instances of the Chiefs starting 0-2, the franchise went on to make the playoffs just once.
Meanwhile, Giants quarterback Russell Wilson was met with a hail of boos after he struggled to get the ball to top playmaker Malik Nabers, who was thoroughly smothered by Kansas City’s coverage all night.
As a longtime business reporter, I know how tricky it is for individuals to invest shrewdly for their retirement, thanks to risky products, hidden costs and undisclosed conflicts of interest at financial firms. But even I was surprised at what two Rhode Island sheriffs told me about their 401(k)-type accounts, which the state requires them to contribute money to. Not only are they barred from accessing their own contributions before they retire, but they also recently learned about undisclosed charges eating away at the returns of many participants.
Jason Allaire and Robert Jalette said they were sharing their stories to try to effect change and to ring alarm bells so the other 44,000 plan participants know the score. “It’s infuriating,” Jalette said. “A disaster,” according to Allaire.
— Gretchen Morgenson, Senior Financial Reporter, NBC News Investigations
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