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
Sep 11 WATCH: Senate GOP takes first steps to change rules to speed up Trump’s nominee confirmations By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s move is the latest salvo after a dozen years of gradual changes by both parties to weaken the filibuster and make the nominations process more partisan. 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 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