Sep 15 Watch 11:49 Firings over callous remarks on Kirk’s killing spark debate on limits of free speech By Amna Nawaz, Elizabeth Summers, Ali Schmitz, Kyle Midura, Winston Wilde In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, President Trump and his allies have promised consequences for people who speak callously about his killing. Inside and outside of Trump's government, it's led to people being fired, suspended or reprimanded. Continue watching
Sep 15 JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk’s killing By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance said Monday while hosting Charlie Kirk’s radio show that he is “desperate” for national unity after the conservative political activist’s killing but that finding common ground with people who celebrated the assassination of his friend is… Continue reading
Sep 15 DNA found near scene of Kirk’s shooting matches suspect, Patel says By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America, John Seewer, Associated Press FBI Director Kash Patel says DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matches that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing. Continue reading
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 What to know about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination By Associated Press Authorities have not provided many details about why they think Robinson carried out the attack on Kirk. Continue reading
Sep 14 Watch 2:46 News Wrap: Utah Gov. Cox shares more details about suspected Kirk shooter In our news wrap Sunday, Utah’s governor shared new details about the suspected shooter in Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the airspace around Poland is being closely monitored after last week’s Russian drone incursion, a few hundred Ebola vaccines reached southern Congo… Continue watching
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 6:49 Extremism scholar analyzes influence of rhetoric on political violence By Lisa Desjardins, Kaisha Young, Juliet Fuisz The assassination of Charlie Kirk is drawing reaction and concern around the world. Kirk's widow Erica spoke for the first time last night, vowing that his movement will not only continue, but grow. Meanwhile, concerns about political violence and security… Continue watching
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