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FBI cuts ties with Southern Poverty Law Center, Anti-Defamation League after conservative complaints
Read full article: FBI cuts ties with Southern Poverty Law Center, Anti-Defamation League after conservative complaintsFBI Director Kash Patel says the bureau is cutting ties with two organizations that for decades have tracked domestic extremism and racial and religious bias, a move that follows complaints about the groups from some conservatives and prominent allies of President Donald Trump.
It's déjà vu for Muslim Americans as anti-Muslim playbook follows Zohran Mamdani's success
Read full article: It's déjà vu for Muslim Americans as anti-Muslim playbook follows Zohran Mamdani's successZohran Mamdani’s rise in New York City’s mayoral race has brought him national prominence and a surge of anti-Muslim vitriol, including from elected officials and prominent conservatives.
Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt ties
Read full article: Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin has warned the United States that supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington but will not change the situation on the battlefield.
In Black columnist's firing, advocates fear decreasing diversity, vital perspectives in news media
Read full article: In Black columnist's firing, advocates fear decreasing diversity, vital perspectives in news mediaKaren Attiah, a former opinion columnist at The Washington Post, says she was fired after social media posts expressing concerns about gun violence and rhetoric against Black women.
Turning Point, moving forward without Charlie Kirk, makes first return to Utah since his killing
Read full article: Turning Point, moving forward without Charlie Kirk, makes first return to Utah since his killingTurning Point USA’s college tour went to Utah for the first time since its founder was assassinated on a college campus in the state earlier this month.
Judge suspends Trump administration's plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobs
Read full article: Judge suspends Trump administration's plan to eliminate hundreds of Voice of America jobsA federal judge has agreed to temporarily suspend the Trump administration’s plan to eliminate hundreds of jobs at the agency that oversees Voice of America.
Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with Trump
Read full article: Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with TrumpBad Bunny has been chosen to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, marking a significant moment for Latin identity on a major stage.
Lawyer for suspect in Charlie Kirk killing wants more time to review 'voluminous' evidence
Read full article: Lawyer for suspect in Charlie Kirk killing wants more time to review 'voluminous' evidenceAn attorney for the 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk has asked a judge for more time to review the large amount of evidence before deciding if the defense will seek a preliminary hearing.
Train stabbing spurs outcry over Black-on-white violence, but data shows such occurrences are rare
Read full article: Train stabbing spurs outcry over Black-on-white violence, but data shows such occurrences are rareAfter a Ukrainian woman who fled war in her homeland was stabbed to death on a commuter train in North Carolina, the alarming act of violence has ignited bitter racial and political rhetoric about crime victims and perpetrators in America.
Man who fired on ICE facility hated US government, sought to kill federal agents, officials say
Read full article: Man who fired on ICE facility hated US government, sought to kill federal agents, officials sayThe gunman who opened fire on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas hated the U.S. government and wanted to incite terror by killing federal agents.
Some leaders at UN condemn 'sick expression of joy,' 'macabre response' to Charlie Kirk's killing
Read full article: Some leaders at UN condemn 'sick expression of joy,' 'macabre response' to Charlie Kirk's killingWorld leaders at the United Nations General Assembly have spoken out against the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as well as divisive reaction to it.
Jessica Chastain opposes Apple TV+ decision to delay 'The Savant' after Charlie Kirk's death
Read full article: Jessica Chastain opposes Apple TV+ decision to delay 'The Savant' after Charlie Kirk's death“The Savant” star Jessica Chastain says she disagrees with the decision to postpone the release of the Apple TV+ political thriller series.
1 detainee killed and 2 others critically injured in Dallas ICE facility, Homeland Security says
Read full article: 1 detainee killed and 2 others critically injured in Dallas ICE facility, Homeland Security saysAuthorities say a shooter with a rifle opened fire from a roof onto a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas.
Black pastors say Charlie Kirk is not a martyr, while decrying racism and political violence
Read full article: Black pastors say Charlie Kirk is not a martyr, while decrying racism and political violenceA debate has been sparked among Black pastors who are trying to square a heroic view of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative activist who was gunned down in Utah this month, with the insulting statements about people of color that were key to his political activism.
Cubs 3B Matt says he's 'not concerned at all' about backlash for attending Charlie Kirk memorial
Read full article: Cubs 3B Matt says he's 'not concerned at all' about backlash for attending Charlie Kirk memorialChicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw insists he has no regrets about missing a game to attend the memorial for his friend Charlie Kirk, saying he had an invitation from the right-wing commentator’s widow and permission from the team to attend the event in Glendale, Arizona.
What to know about the man found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at a Florida golf course
Read full article: What to know about the man found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at a Florida golf courseA jury has found Ryan Routh guilty of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year.
Clay County district ‘fully cooperating’ with state’s investigation into teacher suspended over Charlie Kirk comments
Read full article: Clay County district ‘fully cooperating’ with state’s investigation into teacher suspended over Charlie Kirk commentsFlorida’s Attorney General believes one solution could be easier access to reporting “violent extremism” -- although AG James Uthmeier did not define what that extremism might look like.
Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk's killing
Read full article: Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk's killingJimmy Kimmel has returned to late-night TV after a suspension over comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday
Read full article: ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return TuesdayABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.
Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to his death signals start of a religious revival
Read full article: Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to his death signals start of a religious revivalWith Vice President JD Vance calling Charlie Kirk “a martyr for Christianity,” some Kirk admirers suggest his assassination will galvanize throngs of people — notably young conservatives — to become more engaged in evangelical and Catholic churches.
Supreme Court will weigh expanding Trump’s power to shape agencies by overturning 90-year-old ruling
Read full article: Supreme Court will weigh expanding Trump’s power to shape agencies by overturning 90-year-old rulingThe Supreme Court will consider expanding President Donald Trump’s power to shape independent agencies by overturning a nearly century-old decision limiting when presidents can fire board members.
Trump has managed another Republican makeover since Kirk's assassination, this time on free speech
Read full article: Trump has managed another Republican makeover since Kirk's assassination, this time on free speechAs they mourn slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump, members of his administration and a broader universe of supporters have seemed to impose a double standard on speech.
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani pulls out of town hall over ABC's Jimmy Kimmel suspension
Read full article: NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani pulls out of town hall over ABC's Jimmy Kimmel suspensionNew York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says he is pulling out of a town hall held by a local ABC station following the national network’s decision to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
Utah Valley University launching review of Charlie Kirk shooting to improve campus security
Read full article: Utah Valley University launching review of Charlie Kirk shooting to improve campus securityUtah Valley University is launching an independent, external review of the fatal shooting of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk on campus earlier this month to improve its safety practices.
Florida education commissioner renews promise to prosecute teachers over Kirk comments with focus on Clay County teacher
Read full article: Florida education commissioner renews promise to prosecute teachers over Kirk comments with focus on Clay County teacherFlorida’s Attorney General believes one solution could be easier access to reporting “violent extremism” -- although AG James Uthmeier did not define what that extremism might look like.
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday
Read full article: ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return TuesdayABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show after suspending it due to his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The Latest: Trump talks about the future of TikTok; White House to announce autism findings
Read full article: The Latest: Trump talks about the future of TikTok; White House to announce autism findingsPresident Donald Trump has promoted unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without offering new medical evidence.
Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok deal
Read full article: Trump reveals Murdochs and Dell could potentially take part in TikTok dealPresident Donald Trump has mentioned that billionaires like Rupert Murdoch and Michael Dell could be part of deal in which the U.S. will take control of TikTok.
Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk's faith and his mark on the conservative movement
Read full article: Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk's faith and his mark on the conservative movementPresident Donald Trump and his supporters have paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial service in Arizona.
In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stage
Read full article: In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stageIn all the stunning things about ABC’s swift removal of Jimmy Kimmel, its longtime late-night host and Oscars-hosting face of the network, perhaps the least surprising was that a comedian was again at the center of a battle over free speech.
Members of Congress take steps to tighten their own security after Kirk's killing
Read full article: Members of Congress take steps to tighten their own security after Kirk's killingMembers of Congress are taking steps to tighten their own security as the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has deeply shaken lawmakers who were already concerned for their safety.
University where Charlie Kirk was shot confronts unwanted infamy
Read full article: University where Charlie Kirk was shot confronts unwanted infamyIt took two decades for Utah Valley University to evolve from a small community college into the state’s largest school that boasts of having one of the safest campuses in the nation.
The Latest: Trump overhauls H-1B visa for high-skilled workers and adds new $100,000 annual fee
Read full article: The Latest: Trump overhauls H-1B visa for high-skilled workers and adds new $100,000 annual feePresident Donald Trump has signed a proclamation that will require a new annual $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.
Senate rejects competing bills to fund government, increasing risk of shutdown on Oct. 1
Read full article: Senate rejects competing bills to fund government, increasing risk of shutdown on Oct. 1The Senate rejected competing measures to fund federal agencies for a few weeks when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1, increasing prospects for a partial government shutdown on that date.
Late-night shows address Jimmy Kimmel suspension with humor and solidarity
Read full article: Late-night shows address Jimmy Kimmel suspension with humor and solidarityJon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon hosted their late-night shows using a mix of humor and solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
What to know about Nexstar and Sinclair, the ABC affiliate owners preempting Jimmy Kimmel
Read full article: What to know about Nexstar and Sinclair, the ABC affiliate owners preempting Jimmy KimmelTwo ABC affiliate owners say they’ll continue to preempt late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel with their own local programming, even after ABC said they would reinstate his show nationally.
Charlie Kirk's Turning Point taps his widow as its next leader. Questions about its future remain
Read full article: Charlie Kirk's Turning Point taps his widow as its next leader. Questions about its future remainTurning Point USA, the organization Charlie Kirk founded to mobilize young conservatives, has seen a massive surge in interest and support since the activist’s assassination last week.
Kimmel's suspension is the latest display of Trump's growing power over the US media landscape
Read full article: Kimmel's suspension is the latest display of Trump's growing power over the US media landscapePresident Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the American media landscape have led to the suspension of late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel.
Kimmel's future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments
Read full article: Kimmel's future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk commentsJimmy Kimmel’s television future is hanging in the balance after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s killing.
George Soros' philanthropy reaches for new ideas as it grapples with the limits of its power
Read full article: George Soros' philanthropy reaches for new ideas as it grapples with the limits of its powerThe family philanthropy of hedge fund billionaire George Soros has consistently been one of the largest funders of human rights organizations around the world.
House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie Kirk
Read full article: House turns back effort to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over remarks about Charlie KirkThe House declined late Wednesday to punish one of its own over commentary in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death
Read full article: ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirk’s deathABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing.
Republican leaders reject Democratic health care demands for bill to avoid shutdown
Read full article: Republican leaders reject Democratic health care demands for bill to avoid shutdownRepublican leaders in the House and Senate are rejecting Democratic demands for health care subsidies in a bill to avoid a government shutdown.
Obama says the US is at ‘an inflection point’ after Kirk’s killing and Trump has divided the country
Read full article: Obama says the US is at ‘an inflection point’ after Kirk’s killing and Trump has divided the countryFormer President Barack Obama says the U.S. is at an "inflection point" after conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing feared being shot by police before surrendering, sheriff says
Read full article: Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing feared being shot by police before surrendering, sheriff saysA Utah sheriff says the 22-year-old man charged with killing with Charlie Kirk was afraid of being shot by police and agreed to surrender as long as it was done peacefully.
Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk's killing seeks to widen US divisions
Read full article: Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk's killing seeks to widen US divisionsRussia moved quickly to exploit conservative activist Charlie Kirk's shooting death at a Utah college, with groups linked to the Kremlin spreading false and misleading claims that experts say are designed to incite violence.
St. Augustine teen accused of making threats toward people attending vigil for Charlie Kirk, deputies say
Read full article: St. Augustine teen accused of making threats toward people attending vigil for Charlie Kirk, deputies sayThe St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said it arrested a teen early Sunday morning after learning that they had made threats toward people attending a vigil for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was killed after he was shot during an event at a college campus in Utah.
Correction: Congress-DC story
Read full article: Correction: Congress-DC storyIn a story published Sept. 16, 2025, about the House voting on bills on the Washington criminal justice system, The Associated Press erroneously reported that a bill would replace the members of the Judicial Nomination Commission with presidential appointees.
From Utah to New York, key developments in cases of US political violence
Read full article: From Utah to New York, key developments in cases of US political violencePolitical violence has rocked the U.S. multiple times in recent months, culminating with the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university.
Pennsylvania governor says US must 'turn the tide' against political violence, reject vengeance
Read full article: Pennsylvania governor says US must 'turn the tide' against political violence, reject vengeanceGov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania says that the nation must “turn the tide” against political violence and the belief that government can’t solve problems.
Patel faces Senate amid questions over probe into Charlie Kirk’s killing and internal FBI upheaval
Read full article: Patel faces Senate amid questions over probe into Charlie Kirk’s killing and internal FBI upheavalFBI Director Kash Patel is defending his record and pushing back on criticism that he has politicized law enforcement.
Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun trigger
Read full article: Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun triggerThe man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university has been charged with aggravated murder.
Trump wouldn't call Minnesota governor after Democrat was slain but now blames him for raised flags
Read full article: Trump wouldn't call Minnesota governor after Democrat was slain but now blames him for raised flagsPresident Donald Trump says he would have ordered flags lowered to half-staff after the assassination of a Minnesota Democratic state lawmaker if the governor had asked, but Trump at the time refused to even call the governor.
Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was shot provided less security than other venues as he toured nation
Read full article: Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was shot provided less security than other venues as he toured nationSecurity at Charlie Kirk's speaking events and college campus debates around the country varied greatly.
JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk's killing
Read full article: JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk's killingVice President JD Vance says the national unity he's “desperate” for after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk cannot be had with people who condone political violence.
DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches suspect, FBI director says
Read full article: DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches suspect, FBI director saysFBI 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.
Emmy Awards highlights: Tramell Tillman, Colbert wins and a teen who stepped out of his comfort zone
Read full article: Emmy Awards highlights: Tramell Tillman, Colbert wins and a teen who stepped out of his comfort zoneThe Emmy Awards weren’t all about Seth Rogen walking up the aisle in his burnt orange tux to collect yet another award.
Thousands of Northeast Florida students, community members pour out support for Charlie Kirk at vigil
Read full article: Thousands of Northeast Florida students, community members pour out support for Charlie Kirk at vigilStudents and community members from across Northeast Florida gathered Sunday evening at Veterans Park to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed last week while speaking at Utah Valley University.
Community honors life of 10-year-old Harper Moyski, killed in shooting at Minneapolis church
Read full article: Community honors life of 10-year-old Harper Moyski, killed in shooting at Minneapolis churchThe mother of a 10-year-old girl killed during a mass shooting in a Catholic church in Minneapolis has remembered her as a sharp, curious and funny child who “didn’t water herself down.”.
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be executed
Read full article: Fox News' Brian Kilmeade apologizes for saying mentally ill homeless people should be executedFox News host Brian Kilmeade has apologized for advocating the execution of mentally ill homeless people.
Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect was on the left
Read full article: Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect was on the leftUtah Gov. Spencer Cox says investigators are not yet ready to discuss a motive in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk but that the 22-year-old who was arrested leaned to the left.
Blame game after acts of political violence can lead to further attacks, experts warn
Read full article: Blame game after acts of political violence can lead to further attacks, experts warnFrom the moment conservative icon Charlie Kirk was felled by an assassin’s bullet, partisans have fought over who’s to blame for his death.
London protest organized by far-right activist exceeds 100,000 as small clashes break out
Read full article: London protest organized by far-right activist exceeds 100,000 as small clashes break outA massive march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson in London has grown violent as a small group of his supporters clashed with police.
Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI
Read full article: Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBIFBI Director Kash Patel is bracing for scrutiny over his leadership of the Charlie Kirk investigation and other areas when he appears before Congress this coming week for oversight hearings.
Florida education commissioner promises to investigate teachers who make ‘vile’ comments about Charlie Kirk after murder
Read full article: Florida education commissioner promises to investigate teachers who make ‘vile’ comments about Charlie Kirk after murderFlorida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas has issued a strong warning to educators following despicable social media comments made by some teachers regarding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Dowd says MSNBC reacted to a right-wing mob in firing him for Charlie Kirk commentary
Read full article: Dowd says MSNBC reacted to a right-wing mob in firing him for Charlie Kirk commentaryPolitical analyst Matthew Dowd says MSNBC reacted to a right-wing mob this week in firing him for commentary on assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A timeline of Charlie Kirk's assassination and the arrest of a suspect
Read full article: A timeline of Charlie Kirk's assassination and the arrest of a suspectProsecutors say the 22-year-old man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University has been charged with capital murder.
Unemployment, inflation and GDP growth will be worse this year than projected, budget office says
Read full article: Unemployment, inflation and GDP growth will be worse this year than projected, budget office saysThe Congressional Budget Office has released new economic projections, indicating that unemployment, inflation and overall growth will worsen in 2025 before improving over the next year.
Man arrested in Charlie Kirk's killing had no known criminal history, had become 'more political'
Read full article: Man arrested in Charlie Kirk's killing had no known criminal history, had become 'more political'The family of the young Utah man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk told authorities he had recently become “more political” and recounted a dinner table conversation where they discussed whether the conservative activist was spreading hate.
Utah's governor, in impassioned remarks, urges Americans to find 'off-ramp' from political violence
Read full article: Utah's governor, in impassioned remarks, urges Americans to find 'off-ramp' from political violenceUtah Gov. Spencer Cox is making an impassioned plea for Americans and young people in particular to use the horror of Charlie Kirk’s public assassination as an inflection point to turn the country away from political violence and division.
Clay County teacher suspended over Facebook post referencing death of Charlie Kirk, district says
Read full article: Clay County teacher suspended over Facebook post referencing death of Charlie Kirk, district saysA Clay County District Schools employee is under fire and faces possible discipline after a post on social media that references the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Grief over Kirk's assassination echoes worldwide and testifies to his influence on the right
Read full article: Grief over Kirk's assassination echoes worldwide and testifies to his influence on the rightDozens of angry European lawmakers bang their hands on their desks after being denied a moment of silence to honor Charlie Kirk.
The Latest: Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis to address crime concernsPresident Donald Trump says he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns there with the support of the mayor and the governor.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone, authorities say
Read full article: Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone, authorities sayA 22-year-old Utah man who was booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist’s provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting.
Here's how to help kids deal with current events — and the sometimes violent imagery they bring
Read full article: Here's how to help kids deal with current events — and the sometimes violent imagery they bringIn hardly any time at all, the footage of the horrifying moment when a bullet hit conservative activist Charlie Kirk in the neck ricocheted across the internet.
Vance arrives in Arizona with Charlie Kirk’s casket aboard Air Force Two
Read full article: Vance arrives in Arizona with Charlie Kirk’s casket aboard Air Force TwoVice President JD Vance flew to Salt Lake City aboard Air Force Two to pick up Charlie Kirk's casket and transport it to his home state of Arizona.