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Rise of the ‘Zombie’ Loans

Rise of the ‘Zombie’ Loans

Federal officials and banks dealing with the subprime mortgage mess helped create the “zombie” mortgages crisis. After providing billions of dollars in relief to homeowners for first mortgages, they left vast numbers of second mortgages intact.

December 18, 2025

December 18, 2025

Rise of the ‘Zombie’ Loans

Federal officials and banks dealing with the subprime mortgage mess helped create the “zombie” mortgages crisis. After providing billions of dollars in relief to homeowners for first mortgages, they left vast numbers of second mortgages intact.

Rise of the ‘Zombie’ Loans

December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

Year in Review: 2025 in Graphics, Maps, and Visual Stories

The Year in Graphics

2025: The Year in Graphics (4x3 animated GIF V2)

November 20, 2025

November 20, 2025

The Cost of Detaining and Deporting One Person in America

The US government says it spends an average of $17,121 to deport a single person. One man’s journey through the process shows the price can be significantly higher.

The Cost of Detaining and Deporting One Person in America

November 20, 2025

November 20, 2025

YouTube’s Right-Wing Stars Fuel Boom in Politically Charged Ads

YouTube’s MAGA stars aren’t just talking politics—they’re selling it

YouTube’s Right-Wing Stars Fuel Boom in Politically Charged Ads

October 24, 2025

October 24, 2025

Here’s Where NYC Mayoral Candidates Stand on Key Issues

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October 1, 2025

October 1, 2025

Texas Redistricting Case Could Reshape House Balance After 2026 Midterms

The unusual mid-decade changes could give Republicans as many as five new House seats.

Texas Redistricting Case Could Reshape House Balance After 2026 Midterms

August 15, 2025

August 15, 2025

How Gambling Sponsors Took Over the Premier League

How Gambling Sponsors Took Over the Premier League

July 7, 2025

July 7, 2025

Trump Administration Adds 60 Facilities for Detained Migrants

The expansion has added thousands of beds to ICE capacity, as the department prepares for an influx of cash from Congress

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July 2, 2025

July 2, 2025

Mamdani’s Unprecedented Coalition May Decide New York City's Future

He’s now betting his mosaic of supporters will help him defeat a competitive field in November

Mamdani’s Unprecedented Coalition May Decide New York City's Future

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

Senator Calls for Closing Troubled ICE Detention Facility in New Mexico

Heinrich says conditions ‘have not improved and remain inadequate and inappropriate.’

Senator Calls for Closing Troubled ICE Detention Facility in New Mexico

June 6, 2025

June 6, 2025

ICE derrocha en envío de migrantes a remotos centros de detención

El aumento del costo del traslado de inmigrantes por parte del ICE a través del país impacta a los contribuyentes estadounidenses y perjudica las posibilidades de los detenidos de ganar sus casos judiciales.

ICE derrocha en envío de migrantes a remotos centros de detención

June 4, 2025

June 4, 2025

Here's Where NYC Mayoral Candidates Stand on Key Issues

Here's Where NYC Mayoral Candidates Stand on Key Issues

May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

The Rising Cost of ICE Flying Immigrants to Far-Flung Detention Centers

The increase in long-distance transfers makes it harder to fight deportation and boosts taxpayer expense.

The Rising Cost of ICE Flying Immigrants to Far-Flung Detention Centers

March 3, 2025

March 3, 2025

Trump Immigration Detentions Slow Amid Rising ICE Frustration

ICE Agents Carry Out Raid On Undocumented Immigrants In Chicago

January 22, 2025

January 22, 2025

The Second Trump Presidency, Brought to You by YouTubers

Podcasters including Joe Rogan, Theo Von and Logan Paul are mobilizing America’s men to lean right. An analysis of over 2,000 videos shows how

The Second Trump Presidency, Brought to You by YouTubers

December 24, 2024

December 24, 2024

2024: The Year in Graphics

The Year in Graphics

2024 Year in Graphics

October 31, 2024

October 31, 2024

2024 US Election Results: Live Maps and Market Reactions

Live results in the 2024 presidential race, with interactive maps and electoral vote counts — plus coverage of races for governor, US Senate and US House.

2024 US Election Results

September 25, 2024

September 25, 2024

In US Swing States, Migrants Aren’t Settling in Trump Country

In US Swing States, Migrants Aren’t Settling in Trump Country

September 16, 2024

September 16, 2024

Migrants Are Settling in Thriving Blue Counties — Not the Red Counties That Need Them

Migrants Are Settling in Thriving Blue Counties — Not the Red Counties That Need Them