Oct 29 Watch 4:55 Vance joins Erika Kirk at University of Mississippi for Turning Point USA event By Liz Landers, Doug Adams, Jonah Anderson, Frank Carlson Following Charlie Kirk’s death, conservative activists have stepped in to fill the void at his Turning Point USA organization and complete his tour of college campuses. His widow, Erika Kirk, and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to speak on… Continue watching
Oct 14 WATCH: Trump awards Charlie Kirk posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom By Will Weissert, Associated Press Trump praised Kirk as "a fearless warrior for liberty" and a "beloved leader who galvanized the next generation like nobody I've ever seen before."… Continue reading
Oct 01 Turning Point, moving forward without Charlie Kirk, makes first return to Utah since his killing By Hannah Schoenbaum, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Tuesday's stop at Utah State University in Logan was about two hours north of Utah Valley University, where a gunman killed Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10. Conservative podcast host Alex Clark told the crowd she was not… Continue reading
Sep 29 Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination case faces a court hearing By Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press The hearing Monday in Provo is open to the public, just a few miles from the Utah Valley University campus where many students are still processing trauma from the Sept. 10 shooting. 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 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
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 11 Watch 6:36 Reflecting on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz For more on Charlie Kirk’s life and legacy, Benji Backer, CEO and founder of Nature Is Nonpartisan, who worked with Kirk when he launched Turning Point USA, joins Amna Nawaz. Continue watching
Sep 11 How Charlie Kirk helped shape a conservative force for a new generation By Adriana Gomez Licon, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Over time, Turning Point began holding mass rallies that drew tens of thousands of young voters each year to hear top conservative leaders – President Donald Trump included – speaking on glitzy stages with massive screens, pyrotechnics and lighting shows… Continue reading
Sep 11 4 things to to know about the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk By Associated Press His killing Wednesday is the latest example of violence in the U.S. spanning a range of political ideologies and affecting both major political parties. Continue reading