• Russell M. Nelson, oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 101

    Russell M. Nelson, oldest-ever president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 101

    Sep 28, 2025 05:19 PM EST

    ... participation of members who pursue gender-affirming medical procedures or change their names, pronouns or how they dress, leading to criticism that it would marginalize transgender members. Nelson and one of his top counselors described their approach to LGBTQ+ members as trying to balance the “love of the Lord and ...

  • News Wrap: Vaccine panel declines to recommend COVID shots this fall

    News Wrap: Vaccine panel declines to recommend COVID shots this fall

    Sep 19, 2025 10:50 PM EST

    ... been given a month to refile its suit. Separately, the Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to halt a judge's order that let transgender and nonbinary people pick their preferred gender on their own passports. It's been the Trump administration's policy to require stating a person ...

  • Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing feared being shot by police before surrendering, sheriff says

    Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing feared being shot by police before surrendering, sheriff says

    Sep 18, 2025 02:31 PM EST

    ... declined to answer whether Robinson targeted Kirk for his anti-transgender views. Kirk was shot while taking a question that touched on mass shootings and transgender people. Robinson was involved in a romantic relationship with his roommate, who investigators say is transgender. Parents said their son became more political Robinson ...

  • As officials searched for Charlie Kirk's shooter, suspect confessed to his partner, prosecutor says

    As officials searched for Charlie Kirk's shooter, suspect confessed to his partner, prosecutor says

    Sep 17, 2025 03:52 PM EST

    ... for more than a week, authorities have not said what they believe that entailed. Gray declined to answer whether Robinson targeted Kirk for his anti-transgender views. Kirk was shot while taking a question that touched on mass shootings, gun violence and transgender people. "That is for a jury to ...

  • WATCH: Utah officials announce charges, including murder, against alleged Charlie Kirk shooter

    WATCH: Utah officials announce charges, including murder, against alleged Charlie Kirk shooter

    Sep 16, 2025 08:11 PM EST

    ... Robinson’s parents described him as moving left politically and “becoming more pro-gay and trans-rights oriented.” Cox said Robinson’s romantic partner was transgender, which some politicians have pointed to as a sign the suspect was targeting Kirk for his anti-transgender views. But authorities have not said ...

  • Tim Walz says he’ll seek a third term as Minnesota’s governor

    Tim Walz says he’ll seek a third term as Minnesota’s governor

    Sep 16, 2025 06:28 PM EST

    ... used their full control to enact a sweeping platform of liberal priorities, including free school meals for all students, and expanded protections for abortion and transgender rights. But he also faced renewed criticism from the right for his handling of the unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in ...

  • Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting likely to face charges Tuesday before first court hearing

    Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting likely to face charges Tuesday before first court hearing

    Sep 16, 2025 02:23 PM EST

    ... governor said Sunday, adding that more information may come out once Robinson appears for his initial court hearing. Cox said Robinson’s romantic partner was transgender, which some politicians have pointed to as a sign the suspect was targeting Kirk for his anti-transgender views. But authorities have not said ...

  • What to know about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination

    What to know about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination

    Sep 15, 2025 03:24 PM EST

    ... He is currently enrolled as a third-year student in the electrical apprenticeship program at Dixie Technical College in St. George. Robinson's partner is transgender, Cox said. Some politicians have pointed to that as a sign Robinson was targeting Kirk for his anti-transgender views, but authorities have not ...

  • News Wrap: Utah Gov. Cox shares more details about suspected Kirk shooter

    News Wrap: Utah Gov. Cox shares more details about suspected Kirk shooter

    Sep 14, 2025 09:50 PM EST

    ... Today, Governor Spencer Cox confirmed several new details about the investigation. He said the suspect was in a romantic relationship with his roommate, who is transgender. Cox also said the alleged gunman recently spoke with others about his dislike of Charlie Kirk. And after the shooting, friends of the suspect ...

  • Utah Gov. Cox shares more details from investigation into motive of Kirk shooting suspect

    Utah Gov. Cox shares more details from investigation into motive of Kirk shooting suspect

    Sep 14, 2025 04:17 PM EST

    ... at Utah Valley University. The governor said more information may come out once Robinson appears in court Tuesday. Cox said the suspect's partner was transgender, which some politicians have pointed to as a sign Robinson was targeting Kirk, the founder of Turning Points USA, for his anti-trans views ...