Sep 12 How recent political violence in the U.S. fits into ‘a long, dark history’ By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman, PolitiFact The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk follows numerous instances of political violence. Continue reading
Sep 12 Live updates: Suspect in custody for Charlie Kirk shooting By Associated Press The suspect in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. Authorities have identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson, said the official, who spoke on the… Continue reading
Sep 12 South Korean workers return home after days in detention following US immigration raid By Kim Tong-Hyung, Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Their roundup and the U.S. release of video showing some Korean workers shackled with chains around their hands, ankles and waists have caused public outrage and a sense of betrayal in South Korea, a key U.S. ally. Continue reading
Sep 12 Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns By Associated Press Since sending the National Guard to Los Angeles and Washington, the Republican president has openly mused about sending troops to other cities, claiming they're needed to crack down on crime. Continue reading
Sep 12 WATCH: Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone, authorities say By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America News of the arrest came hours after the FBI and state officials had pleaded for public help by releasing additional photographs of the suspect, a move that seemed to indicate that law enforcement was uncertain of the person's whereabouts. Continue reading
Sep 11 Appeals court allows Trump administration to block Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood By Associated Press Planned Parenthood said Thursday’s ruling means that more than 1.1 million patients can’t use their Medicaid insurance at its health centers. Continue reading
Sep 11 WATCH: Trump says he wants people respond to Kirk’s killing with ‘nonviolence’ By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Charlie Kirk “was an advocate of nonviolence” and said, “That’s the way I’d like to see people respond” to his killing. Continue reading
Sep 11 Trump administration requests emergency ruling to remove Lisa Cook from Fed board By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The request represents an extraordinary effort by the White House to shape the board before the Fed's interest rate-setting committee meets next Tuesday and Wednesday. Continue reading
Sep 11 Trump tries to distance U.S. from Israel’s strike on Qatar amid fury from Arab leaders By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Just a few months ago, the rulers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump to their palaces with camel parades and pomp. Now, those same leaders are united in anger after Israel’s strike… Continue reading
Sep 11 Trump assassination attempt suspect forfeits opening statement at trial By David Fischer, Associated Press Ryan Routh, who is representing himself, was warned by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon to stay on topic. Continue reading