Sep 24 Kimmel returns to late night with an emotional monologue but no apologies following suspension By David Bauder, Associated Press He said that he was never trying to make light of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, and paid tribute to his widow Erika for publicly forgiving her husband's assassin. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 4:14 At Kirk memorial, Trump escalates promises of political retribution against his enemies By Liz Landers, Doug Adams, Jonah Anderson President Trump headlined the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In front of tens of thousands of people, Trump delivered a eulogy for Kirk that was infused with his own political agenda. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports. Continue watching
Sep 22 Watch 6:06 Ex-DOJ official weighs in on Trump pressuring Bondi to prosecute political opponents By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz To discuss President Trump pressuring the Justice Department to prosecute his political opponents, Geoff Bennett spoke with Mary McCord. She's a former acting assistant attorney general for national security and was a longtime prosecutor. She is now executive director of… Continue watching
Sep 22 WATCH: Trump 'authentically himself' for saying he hates opponents at Kirk funeral, White House says By Steff Staples While speaking at conservative activist Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Arizona on Sunday, President Donald Trump said he disagreed with Kirk on wanting the best for his opponents. Continue reading
Sep 22 ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, says his late-night show will return Tuesday By Mark Kennedy, Associated Press ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 5:55 Tens of thousands attend memorial service for conservative leader Charlie Kirk By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson, Juliet Fuisz A massive crowd gathered Sunday in Arizona for the memorial service of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The memorial mixed music, prayer and calls to action, with Trump, Vance and many members of the administration among the speakers. For more… Continue watching
Sep 21 WATCH: Trump, Vance and top officials speak at Charlie Kirk's memorial service in Arizona By Jonathan J. Cooper, Eugene Garcia, Aamer Madhani, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press President Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” for freedom as he and other prominent conservatives gathered Sunday evening to honor the slain conservative political activist whose work they say they must now advance. Continue reading
Sep 18 4 things to know about ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show off the air, indefinitely — an unprecedented move that followed backlash over the comic's remarks after last week's killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Here’s what we know. Continue reading
Sep 18 Reactions pour in about ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show By Associated Press President Donald Trump, who is often a target of Kimmel's jokes, applauded the move in a social media post. Continue reading
Sep 18 House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie Kirk By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The 214-213 roll call shelved a resolution from GOP Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina to censure Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and have her removed from two House committees. Continue reading