Sep 11 How Charlie Kirk helped shape a conservative force for a new generation By Adriana Gomez Licon, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Over time, Turning Point began holding mass rallies that drew tens of thousands of young voters each year to hear top conservative leaders – President Donald Trump included – speaking on glitzy stages with massive screens, pyrotechnics and lighting shows… Continue reading
Sep 11 More than 300 South Korean workers detained in immigration raid leave Atlanta and head home By Kate Brumback, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korea's Foreign Ministry said the detainees released by U.S. authorities included 316 Koreans, 10 Chinese nationals, three Japanese nationals and one Indonesian. Continue reading
Sep 11 Immigrant detainees begin arriving at former prison in rural Tennessee town despite objections from residents By Adrian Sainz, Associated Press Opponents of the Tennessee detention center, such as the American Civil Liberties Union, have expressed concerns that detainees could be subjected to abuse and neglect. Continue reading
Sep 11 How politicians who have experienced violence directly are responding to Charlie Kirk’s death By Associated Press Several leaders who have survived public attacks or had family members victimized joined in bipartisan condemnation of the attack on Kirk. Continue reading
Sep 11 4 things to to know about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk By Associated Press His killing Wednesday is the latest example of violence in the U.S. spanning a range of political ideologies and affecting both major political parties. Continue reading
Sep 11 Former Sen. Bob Menendez’s wife sentenced to 4½ years in prison for role in bribery scheme By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Former Sen. Bob Menendez is serving an 11-year sentence after his conviction last year on charges of taking bribes, extortion, and acting as an agent of the Egyptian government. Continue reading
Sep 11 WATCH: Kirk killing is a moment for Americans to unite in mourning, Schumer says By Associated Press At the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said “all Americans should come together and feel and mourn what happened.”… Continue reading
Sep 11 WATCH: Trump says he will award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom By Associated Press The United States’ highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded by presidents to people who have made significant contributions in a variety of areas, including culture and public service. Continue reading
Sep 11 High-powered rifle recovered from Utah campus where Kirk’s killer was able to blend in By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America Investigators obtained clues including a palm print, a shoe impression and a high-powered hunting rifle found in a wooded area along the path the shooter fled. But they had yet to name a suspect or cite a motive in the… Continue reading
Sep 11 Live updates: Authorities search for Charlie Kirk’s shooter By Associated Press Authorities say Kirk was killed with a single shot from a rooftop on Wednesday. Whoever fired the gun then slipped away amid the chaos of screams. Continue reading