Politics

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.

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.

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…

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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WATCH: Why more family farms are filing for bankruptcy

By Deema Zein, Cecilia Lallmann

The number of American farms struggling to stay afloat is on the rise. Family farm bankruptcy filings last year were up 55% from 2023 and are already trending higher this year.

What we know so far about the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect

By Joshua Barajas

Authorities announced Friday that they had made an arrest in the shooting death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk in the midst of rampant public speculation about the suspect’s identity.

These states are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines

By Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press

The governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina on Friday joined the growing list of Democratic officials who have signed orders intended to ensure most residents can receive COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies without individual prescriptions.