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 12 Watch 9:36 How to talk with kids about violent images of Charlie Kirk's killing By Geoff Bennett, Sarah Clune Hartman, Diane Lincoln Estes, Jackson Hudgins The rapid online spread of graphic images tied to Charlie Kirk’s killing has raised questions about how to talk to kids about political violence. Within hours of Kirk’s death, videos of the shooting had been seen more than 40 million… Continue watching
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 11 Watch 6:06 Authorities piece together killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson, Solveig Rennan Federal agents are intensifying their search for the person who shot and killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The 31-year-old was killed yesterday as he was speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University. Geoff Bennett has the latest. Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch 7:03 Why the U.S. is experiencing heightened political violence By Geoff Bennett, Sam Lane Charlie Kirk’s killing comes amid an alarming rise in political violence across the U.S., targeting both Democrats and Republicans. Rachel Kleinfeld, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and an expert on political violence, and Jeff Sharlet,… Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch 8:44 Prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed at event in Utah By Geoff Bennett, Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz, Jonah Anderson One of the nation’s most prominent conservative activists is dead after he was shot during an event. Charlie Kirk, the head of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. Lisa Desjardins reports… Continue watching
Aug 12 After the shooting at CDC, RFK Jr. criticizes agency's pandemic response By Associated Press President Donald Trump’s Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., also described political violence as “wrong” and said his job is to protect employees. Continue reading
Jun 17 Minnesota shooting suspect had a list of dozens of potential Democratic targets, prosecutors say By Steve Karnowski, Alanna Durkin Richer, John Seewer, Associated Press All of the politicians named in his writing were Democrats, including more than 45 state and federal officials in Minnesota, U.S. Attorney Joseph Thompson said. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 8:20 Amy Walter and Leigh Ann Caldwell on the rise in political violence By Amna Nawaz, Shrai Popat, Eliot Barnhart Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck News join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including a spate of worrying political violence in the U.S., President Trump’s domestic and… Continue watching
Jun 15 Watch 5:54 Minnesota Sen. Klobuchar reflects on legacy of slain state lawmaker By John Yang In Minnesota, the hunt continues for the 57-year-old man who allegedly killed state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. Police believe the gunman also shot and wounded state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. A family member said… Continue watching