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Whistleblower Complaint Against Intelligence Chief Gabbard Stalled for Months, Sparking Bipartisan Scrutiny

A complaint alleging misconduct by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been withheld from congressional oversight committees for eight months, her office citing an extended legal review. The delay, disputed by the complainant's attorney, raises questions about transparency and adherence to whistleblower protection laws within the nation's top intelligence office.

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UK's Retreat from Contractual Certainty Threatens Its Investment Appeal

The British government's move to retroactively alter leasehold ground rent contracts is undermining a foundational pillar of its investment landscape: trust in the rule of law. This erosion of contractual certainty risks deterring the long-term capital essential for growth, from energy to AI infrastructure.

Nevada Court Blocks Polymarket, Citing Precedent in Crypto Prediction Market Crackdown

A Nevada judge has barred prediction market platform Polymarket from operating in the state, leaning on recent federal rulings against similar platforms. The decision marks a significant setback for the company's regulated U.S. relaunch and underscores the ongoing legal tension between state gambling laws and federal commodities regulations.