Sep 15 After Kirk's killing, a growing conservative campaign seeks to get his critics ostracized or fired By Josh Boak, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press A campaign by public officials and others on the right has led just days after the conservative activist's death to the firing or punishment of teachers, an Office Depot employee, government workers, a TV pundit and the expectation of more… Continue reading
Sep 15 WATCH: 'Better future' for Gaza cannot begin until Hamas 'eliminated,' Rubio says with Netanyahu By Matthew Lee, Samy Magdy, Associated Press On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood together in Jerusalem, downplaying criticism. Continue reading
Sep 15 U.S. and China reach a framework deal on TikTok, but details are sparse By Josh Boak, Suman Naishadham, Associated Press A framework deal has been reached between China and the U.S. for the ownership of popular social video platform TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after weekend trade talks in Spain. Continue reading
Sep 14 Analysis: Why Charlie Kirk's killing could embolden more political violence By Arie Perliger, Alfonso Serrano, The Conversation Kirk’s killing reflects a broader political impasse in the U.S., where a significant percentage of the population supports political violence of some form. Continue reading
Sep 14 Utah Gov. Cox shares more details from investigation into motive of Kirk shooting suspect By Nicholas Riccardi, Josh Boak, Associated Press Cox stressed on several Sunday morning news shows that investigators are still trying to pin down a motive for the attack. The governor said more information may come out once the suspect appears in court Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 13 Watch 5:29 States face hard choices after major cuts to federal health care funding By Lisa Desjardins, Andrew Corkery The Trump administration is planning sweeping cuts to health care funding across the country. Some of those cuts have already taken effect, while others will roll out over the next few years. KFF Health News senior health policy correspondent Stephanie… Continue watching
Sep 13 WATCH: Rubio discusses U.S. priorities with Gaza war as he departs for trip to Israel By Matthew Lee, Associated Press Despite tensions between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, notably over Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, Rubio will arrive in Israel on Sunday for a two-day visit. Continue reading
Sep 13 WATCH: Erika Kirk delivers first public remarks after fatal shooting of her husband Charlie Kirk By Associated Press Conservative activist Charlie Kirk's widow said on Friday her husband's "mission" would be more powerful than ever before in her first statement after his killing. Continue reading
Sep 13 Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil and pressure China with tariffs By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Saturday he believes the Russia-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum. Continue reading
Sep 12 Watch 10:46 Brooks and Capehart on Americans' reactions to the killing of Charlie Kirk By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson, Laken Kincaid New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MSNBC join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk and the tough questions it raises about the political environment in the country. Continue watching