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Charlie Kirk’s final TPUSA video shows his call to action on voter registration
Turning Point USA’s Tyler Bowyer shared a post on X featuring what he said was the last video Charlie Kirk made with the organization.
“This is the last videos that we had Charlie record before he was taken from us…Today is National Voter Registration Day— honor Charlie and take just TWO minutes to update your registration or register a friend or family member.” the tweet read.
In the short clip, Charlie can be heard saying: "It's game time Arizona but you can’t make plays if you’re not on the team."
"We need our home team on the field," Kirk added before finishing with: "Bring home the win!"
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Utah DA says additional charges 'certainly possible' in wake of Tyler Robinson's first court appeara
Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray has commented further on the charges faced by Tyler Robinson who appeared in court today for the first time after his arrest.
On "Hannity" Tuesday night, Gray said the death penalty was not always needed in a murder case, but in this case he said Robinson had put others at risk of death, which is why it had been introduced.
When asked by Sean Hannity if more charges were on the horizon for Robinson, Gray responded it was “certainly possible” as his team continued to follow all the leads they had.
Gray’s comments came after he addressed similar questions at a press conference earlier when reporters pushed him on if additional charges would be filed against anyone else.
“Again, we don't have any information at this point of additional, suspects, but I know that our law enforcement agencies are continuing to follow leads” Gray added.
While Gray confirmed he was “filing a notice of intent to seek the death penalty,” he said the decision to do was was made “independently as county attorney, based solely on the available evidence and circumstances and nature of the crime."
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Cleveland fire chief removed from duty over 'incendiary' Charlie Kirk social media post
The chief of the Cleveland Division of Fire was placed on paid administrative leave after sharing an "insensitive" and "incendiary" social media post in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, Mayor Justin Bibb announced Tuesday.
The since-deleted Facebook post by Anthony P. Luke referred to Kirk and featured a cartoon showing elephants worshiping a golden rifle with one elephant declaring, "Bring out the next sacrifice!!" according to Fox 8 News.
The post reportedly appeared on Luke’s personal Facebook page after Kirk, a 31-year-old father of two, was tragically killed at a college campus event in Utah Sept. 10.
Bibb said the post "crossed the line."
"This post romanticizes gun violence, a matter far too serious in a city where we mourn too many families every week, too many lives cut short, and too many children denied safe sleep in their beds," Bibb wrote.
"I firmly believe in free speech, and the First Amendment protects every individual’s right to express opinions — even those that are unpopular, provocative, or difficult to hear. But with rights come responsibilities, especially for those who hold positions of public trust and leadership. A public safety leader is not just another citizen: they are a standard-bearer for what the City of Cleveland stands for, what we teach our children, and how our neighbors should expect to be treated — and protected.
"Chief Luke’s post crossed the line. It was insensitive, it was incendiary, and it did not reflect the values of compassion, unity, and safety that I strive to stand for—and that every public safety leader in this city should embody. Therefore, I am, effective immediately, placing Chief Luke on paid administrative leave pending an investigation," Bibb concluded.
This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News' Emma Bussey.
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Red hats and chants of 'USA' mark vigil honoring slain conservative leader Charlie Kirk: 'Act'
A candlelight vigil at Desert Financial Arena on Arizona State University’s campus on Monday highlighted Charlie Kirk’s legacy, as the campus is just miles from Turning Point USA’s headquarters.
Volunteers sported "I am Charlie" T-shirts as many attendees wore red, including MAGA hats, to show their support for the slain conservative leader.
The speakers used the moment to channel the tragedy into activism and share the Christian faith, including many of his close friends and colleagues.
"2026 is going to be the Charlie Kirk election. 2028 will be the Kirk-Vance election," Tyler Bowyer, who runs Turning Point Action, said, as volunteers were registering voters at the events. Bowyer encouraged people to use the tragedy as an opportunity to get active in the conservative movement, specifically calling on people to register to vote.
Peter Gentala, President, Center for Arizona Policy, said it’s "personal" when a "great man dies," speaking highly of the influence Kirk had in the Grand Canyon State and the nation.
At times, the attendees chanted "Charlie" and "USA" during the vigil organized by Arizona State University’s College Republicans chapter and TPUSA.
"Act. Starting a Turning Point chapter, get involved in a Turning Point chapter, register to vote, register other people to vote, and share your faith with others," Troy Holderby, President of ASU College Republicans, told Fox News Digital.
"This is gonna be a game changer for our entire country. We’re gonna see substantial amounts of people coming to vote for our country, because Charlie Kirk cared about that," he said.
This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News' Cameron Arcand.
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Turning Point USA vows to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s life and legacy
Turning Point USA has urged its supporters to focus on honoring the life and legacy of its late founder, Charlie Kirk.
An official statement was shared on X by Andrew Kolvet, Kirk’s friend and ‘The Charlie Kirk Show’ executive producer.
"For all those asking for comments following today's press conference, Turning Point is focused on celebrating and memorializing Charlie,” the statement read.
“We will have more to say in the future. Thank you to law enforcement at the local, state, and federal level and the prosecutors who continue to work to bring Charlie’s assassin to justice.Thank you to the millions of people worldwide who continue to pour out prayers, love, and support for the Kirk family,” the statement concluded.
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Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting reportedly confessed in Discord chat
The suspect accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk appeared to confess to others in an online chat before surrendering to authorities, according to a report in the Washington Post.
The suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, wrote to friends on the online platform Discord, "Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. im [sic] sorry for all this."
A spokesperson for Discord confirmed to FOX Business that the reporting from the Post detailing Discord messages where suspected shooter Tyler Robinson appears to take responsibility for Charlie Kirk’s killing is accurate.
According to the report, the message was sent on Thursday night, approximately two hours before officials took Robinson into custody. Discord provided authorities with a copy of the message with the confession, according to the report.
Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said Tyler Robinson is being charged with several counts, including aggravated murder.
Gray highlighted ideological motives, with Robinson’s family and his own statements pointing to growing political radicalization. Robinson had voiced opposition to Kirk, accusing him of spreading hate, and left behind a note declaring his intent to kill Kirk.
This is an excerpt from an article by FOX Business' Jay Caruso.
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ABC reporter panned for description of Charlie Kirk assassin's text messages
ABC News correspondent Matt Gutman is under fire for putting a spotlight on what he called the "very touching " text messages Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin sent to his transgender partner.
After the news conference announcing the murder charges against 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, Gutman marveled at "such specific text messages" that were unearthed about the murder weapon.
"But, also, it was very touching in a way that many of us didn't expect," Gutman said. "A very intimate portrait into this relationship between the suspect’s roommate and the suspect himself, with him repeatedly calling his roommate, who is transitioning, calling him ‘my love.’ And ‘I want to protect you, my love.'
"So, it was this duality of someone who the attorney said not only jeopardized the life of Charlie Kirk and the crowd, but was doing it in front of children, which is one of the aggravating circumstances of this case. And then, on the other hand, he was, you know, speaking so lovingly about his partner. So a very interesting and … riveting press conference."
On ABC News' livestream platform, Gutman doubled down, calling it "heartbreaking on so many levels," linking Kirk's brutal murder to the "portrait of a very human person."
"I don’t think I’ve ever experienced a press conference in which we’ve read text messages that are A, so fulsome, so robust, so apparently allegedly self-incriminating and yet, on the other hand, so touching, right?" Gutman said.
"And the terminology he used, he was trying to protect him. He kept calling him ‘my love.’ ‘My reason for doing this is to protect you,’ you know, but also asking him to delete the messages and not speak to law enforcement. So, there’s this heartbreaking duality that we’re seeing very tragically playing out."
This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital's Joseph A. Wulfsohn.
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Starbucks barista did not want to write Charlie Kirk's name on coffee cup in viral video
A viral video posted on TikTok claims a Starbucks barista refused to write Charlie Kirk's name for an order.
Many fans have been paying tribute to Kirk by ordering his favorite drink at the coffee chain, a mint majesty tea with two honeys.
The TikToker recorded two videos, the first sharing that her husband went to order the drink at a Starbucks in Yucaipa, California, and the barista told him he had to "pick a different name" because they don't "honor politics here."
She then went to the same Starbucks herself to see what would happen, according to the video, and ordered the drink with Kirk's name.
When the barista asked for the name of the order, the user responded, "Charlie Kirk."
This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News Digital's Ashley J. DiMella.
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Turning Point USA says thousands have requested to get join following Charlie Kirk's assassination
Turning Point USA, the organization started by Charlie Kirk to advocate for conservative causes, has received thousands of requests from supporters looking to get involved, the group said Tuesday.
"As of this afternoon, in the past 6 days, TPUSA has received 54,000+ requests from high school and college students nationwide to start a chapter or get involved with an existing chapter," the group posted on X.
"This is just the beginning," the post continued.
Following Kirk's assassination last week, Turning Point said it will continue his mission.
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Charlie Kirk's former chief of staff tells heartwarming story of how they first met
The former chief of staff to Charlie Kirk said his time with the conservative activist was "the best six years of my life."
Michael McCoy told " America's Newsroom" that Kirk convinced him to forgo college to work for Turing Point USA.
"He goes, 'don't want you to go to college,' so I took a day to think about it," McCoy said. "It was the best six years of my life that I spent under the tutelage of Charlie and learning from him."
"Charlie got me to 48 states and six countries," McCoy added, noting that when he met Kirk, he had only visited two states.
McCoy said Kirk was doing what he loved -- meeting with supporters and debating his critics -- when he was shot and killed on the campus of Utah Valley University.
"Charlie built Turning Point USA to help fight for the youth of America," he said. "His mission is staying alive. His work is going to continue, and the truth offends people."
The group is committed to growing the organization in Kirk's absence, McCoy said.
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Florida congressional lawmakers push for National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk
Two Florida congressional lawmakers are pushing to make Charlie Kirk birthday a national day of remembrance.
Sen. Rick Scott and Rep. Jimmy Parsons, both Republicans, are backing a resolution to designate Oct. 14 as a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.
Kirk would have been 32 on that date.
"“Charlie was a magnetic leader, a loving father and husband, and a friend and inspiration to so many," Scott said in a statement. "His loss is devastating, and I’ll always cherish the friendship I had with him. Charlie loved our nation and its founding principles and believed deeply in his faith, in his family, and in beauty of ideas and discussion."
Patronis, who is leading the push in the House, said Kirk's influence reached far beyond politics.
"He was a fearless defender of faith, freedom, and the principles that make America great, inspiring young people to lead with courage and conviction," he said. "On campuses nationwide, he showed that tough conversations could be met with respect and charisma."
he said a National Day of Remembrance will carry Kirk's legacy forward and inspire future generations to "speak boldly for freedom."
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Utah judge issues pre-trial protective order for Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk
Utah Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Tony Graf on Tuesday granted a pre-trial protective order for Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk.
The requested was filed by Utah County prosecutors.
"I have reviewed the pretrial protective order and will be issuing this pretrial protective order in favor of Erika Kirk," the judge said.
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Suspected Charlie Kirk assassin appears in court
The suspected assassin accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk appeared in a virtual court hearing on Tuesday where he was formally charged.
Tyler Robinson, 22, is charged with aggravated murder, two counts of obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, two counts of witness tampering, and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child.
He didn't enter a plea. At one point, he leaned toward the camera and stated his name at the request of Utah Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Tony Graf.
Robinson appeared virtually on screen wearing a restrained garment. At first glance, he looked stoic and detached. During the reading of the charges, Robinson remained emotionless as the judge read every charge, including the mention of a possible death penalty.
He showed no visible reaction when the court referenced his alleged targeting of Kirk for his political ideology. Prosecutors on Tuesday said they would be seeking the death penalty.
Robinson's next court appearance is scheduled for 10 a.m. local time on Sept. 29 and will remain in custody without bail.
Graf said a lawyer must be appointed to represent Robinson by that date.
The courtroom stayed quiet and subdued throughout the hearing. Six rows of benches lined the room -- two were completely filled, while the rest held small clusters of people. Just over 30 people were in attendance.
Some appeared to be members of the public. One was a mother and daughter who attended the Kirk’s event Wednesday and witnessed Kirk’s death for themselves. The two were shaken by what happened and what they had witnessed.
The two felt they had to attend Robinson’s first court appearance after what they had witnessed last Wednesday.
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University's Charlie Kirk tribute defaced as students hurl insults at his supporters: 'Lost souls'
Students at a North Carolina university defaced a tribute honoring the life of Charlie Kirk, and, over the last couple of days, they have been harassing fellow students who have gathered at the site, prompting calls from students for the university to do more.
As students gathered to honor Kirk at a candlelight vigil at the University of North Carolina Wilmington on Monday night, video obtained by Fox News Digital showed a female student harassing Kirk’s supporters and walking up to the large painted rock honoring Kirk and simulating flatulating onto it.
"Can somebody get a lighter," the student said. Another student who appeared to be with her said, "Freedom of speech."
When a Kirk supporter said, "Jesus loves you," the second woman turned around and pointed to her sweatshirt, which appeared to depict satanic imagery.
"Take a peek, who is that?" the woman with the sweatshirt said before walking away.
In another video, taken the next day, a student can be seen dumping paint onto the tribute, which was painted on a rock by Kirk’s supporters.
This is an excerpt from a Fox News Digital article by Andrew Mark Miller.
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Charlie Kirk’s social media platforms gain millions of followers, subscribers since assassination
After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, millions have gravitated to his social media presence. The spike has been especially pronounced on YouTube, where subscriber growth has translated into higher view counts and a jump in estimated earnings.
Kirk, long a dominant force on social media, has gained more than a million new YouTube subscribers in the past week, according to Social Blade metrics. The surge lifts his subscriber base to 5 million, up from 3.8 million before his death. His weekly video view count has also jumped sharply, rising by 94.1 million.
The YouTube audience for his organization, Turning Point USA (TPUSA), has also climbed to 3.9 million subscribers, up from 3.3 million.
Estimated earnings from Kirk’s YouTube channel stand at $430,700, while Turning Point USA’s channel generated $945,700 and "The Charlie Kirk Show" clips channel added $1,974 – for a combined total of about $1.38 million.
This is an excerpt from a FOX Business article by Amanda Macias.
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Parents sought help from retired deputy sheriff who urged Robinson to surrender
Tyler Robinson’s parents persuaded him to meet with a longtime family friend, a retired deputy sheriff who convinced him to surrender.
At his father’s request, the retired deputy joined the family and urged Robinson to turn himself in.
The deputy also advised Robinson that it would be best to bring evidence to the sheriff’s office, preventing police from having to search his parents’ home.
He also asked whether Robinson still had any clothing connected to the incident.
Robinson said he had already disposed of the items in separate locations.
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Suspected shooter allegedly said Utah campus was a 'stupid venue' for Charlie Kirk event
Tyler Robinson appeared to criticized Charlie Kirk's choice to speak at Utah Valley University, prosecutors said.
Robinson was speaking with his father when he mentioned the event.
"In one conversation before the shooting, Robinson mentioned that Charlie Kirk would be holding an event at UVU, which Robinson said was a stupid venue for the event," Utah County District Attorney Gray told reporters.
The alleged gunman and his father had very different political views, Gray said.
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Read the chilling text exchange between Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin and his trans lover
Tyler Robinson's roommate, Lance Twiggs, a biological male that identified as transgender who was in a romantic relationship with Robinson, provided evidence including a series of text messages from Robinson on September 10, 2025.
Prosecutors say Twiggs received a text message from Robinson which said, “drop what you are doing, look under my keyboard.”
Twiggs looked under the keyboard and found a note that stated, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.”
Police found a photograph of this note. Prosecutors say the following text exchange then took place: After reading the note, Twiggs responded, “What?????????????? You’re joking, right????”
Robinson: I am still ok my love, but am stuck in orem for a little while longer yet. Shouldn’t be long until I can come home, but I gotta grab my rifle still. To be honest I had hoped to keep this secret till I died of old age. I am sorry to involve you.
Roommate: you weren’t the one who did it right????
Robinson: I am, I’m sorry.
Roommate: I thought they caught the person?
Robinson: no, they grabbed some crazy old dude, then interrogated someone in similar clothing. I had planned to grab my rifle from my drop point shortly after, but most of that side of town got locked down. Its quiet, almost enough to get out, but theres one vehicle lingering.
Roommate: Why?
Robinson: Why did I do it?
Roommate: Yeah.
Robinson: I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out. If I am able to grab my rifle unseen, I will have left no evidence. Going to attempt to retrieve it again, hopefully they have moved on. I haven’t seen anything about them finding it.
Roommate: How long have you been planning this?
Robinson: a bit over a week I believe. I can get close to it but there is a squad car parked right by it. I think they already swept that spot, but I don’t wanna chance it.
Robinson: I’m wishing I had circled back and grabbed it as soon as I got to my vehicle. … I’m worried what my old man would do if I didn’t bring back grandpas rifle … idek if it had a serial number, but it wouldn’t trace to me. I worry about prints I had to leave it in a bush where I changed outfits. didn’t have the ability or time to bring it with. … I might have to abandon it and hope they don’t find prints. how the f--k will I explain losing it to my old man. … only thing I left was the rifle wrapped in a towel. … remember how I was engraving bullets? The f--kin messages are mostly a big meme, if I see “notices bulge uwu” on Fox New I might have a stroke alright im gonna have to leave it, that really f--king sucks…judging from today I’d say grandpas gun does just fine idk. I think that was a $2k scope.
Robinson: delete this exchange.
Robinson: my dad wants photos of the rifle … he says grandpa wants to know who has what, the feds released a photo of the rifle, and it is very unique. Hes calling me rn, not answering. …
Robinson: since trump got into office [my dad] has been pretty diehard maga. …
Robinson: Im gonna turn myself in willingly, one of my neighbors here is a deputy for the sheriff.
Robinson: you are all I worry about love.
Roommate: I’m much more worried about you.
Robinson: don’t talk to the media please. don’t take any interviews or make any comments. … if any police ask you questions ask for a lawyer and stay silent
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Bullets found in rifle allegedly used to kill Charlie Kirk had etched inscriptions
The rifle used to kill Charlie Kirk contained three unspent rounds and one spent with engravings on them, prosecutors said Tuesday.
According to court documents, each round in the rifle contained an etched inscription:
Fired cartridge: "NoTices Bulge OWO What’s This?"
Second cartridge: "Hey Facist! Catch!" [arrow symbols]
Third cartridge: "O Bella ciao, Bella ciao Bella ciaoCiao, ciao!"
Fourth cartridge: "If you Read This, You Are GAY Lmao"
During a search of his home, police found several targets with bullet holes, Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray said.
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Mother of suspected shooter identified him to police
The mother of Tyler Robinson identified him through photos released by authorities, prosecutors said.
"As law enforcement continued their investigation, Tyler James Robinson went to the Washington County sheriff’s office with his parents and a family friend to turn himself in," Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said.
Robinson’s mother saw the photo of the shooter in the news and thought the shooter looked like her son, authorities said.
"Robinson’s mother called her son, and asked him where he was. He said he was at home sick and that he had also been at home home sick on Sept. 10," Gray said. "Robinson’s mother expressed concern to her husband that the suspect shooter looked like Robinson. Robinson’s father agreed.”
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Alleged gunman said Charlie Kirk was spreading hate
Tyler Robinson accused Charlie Kirk of spreading hate, authorities said Tuesday while announcing the charges against him.
"His parents said the rifle allegedly used to kill Kirk was a gift and that he moved to the political left over the past year,” Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray said.
He also began support gay and trans rights, officials said, noting that he dated his roommate, who is transgender.
"The roommate received a text message from Robinson which said, drop what you're doing. Look under my keyboard," Gray said. "The roommate looked under the keyboard and found a note that stated, quote, 'I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I'm going to take it.'"
Gray detailed the moments before and after the fatal shooting on a Utah college campus.
"When asked why he did it, Robinson explained there was too much evil and the guy referring to Charlie Kirk spreads too much hate," Gray said.
A family friend convinced Robinson to turned himself in, Gray said.
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Utah prosecutors to seek death penalty against alleged Charlie Kirk shooter
Authorities in Utah announced Tuesday the charges against the alleged gunman who assassinated Charlie Kirk and will seek the death penalty.
Tyler Robinson will face aggravated murder, two counts of obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, two counts of witness tampering, and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child, Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray told reporters.
Gray also announced that his office will seen the death penalty against Robinson.
"I do not take this decision lightly, and it is a decision I have made independently as county attorney, based solely on the available evidence and circumstances and nature of the crime."
Robinson, 22, is expected to appear at a 5 p.m. ET virtual court hearing. He is being held without bail.
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Man who claimed to be Charlie Kirk shooter at UVU hit with child porn charges
Authorities have announced child pornography charges against George Zinn, the man who was arrested at the scene of Charlie Kirk's assassination for claiming to have carried out the attack.
Police say Zinn was taken into custody in relation to the assassination at Utah Valley University, but that FBI investigators uncovered child pornography on his mobile device.
"Zinn was attending an event where a shooting occurred. Shorty after that shooting occurred, and while people were fleeing the area, Zinn was see yelling that he had shot Charlie Kirk. UVU Police took Zinn into custody and transported him to the UVU Police department. At that time, Zinn was not cooperative with Law Enforcement and did not want to speak with Investigators. Zinn began to have a medical issue and was transported to a local hospital. While at the Hospital Zinn did freely state that he was not the shooter but yelled he was to hinder Law Enforcement’s response," police said in a press release.
"While Zinn was at the hospital, an FBI Agent and an Agent from the Utah State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) met with Zinn who agreed to speak with them concerning the matter. Zinn admitted that he had yelled that he was the shooter to allow the actual suspect to flee and to hinder Law Enforcement. During the interview, the Agents asked to look at Zinn’s phone and Zinn agreed to let them. Zinn told the Agents that he uses his phone to view and abuse Child Sex Abuse Material and there may be some images on his phone. Those Agents did see several images on the phone of prepubescent girls scantily dressed," the press released continues.
Zinn now faces two counts of felony obstruction of justice and two counts of felony sexual exploitation of a minor. Police clarified that there is no indication that Zinn actually collaborated with the shooter, who is alleged to be Tyler Robinson.
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Utah sheriff confirms police questioned roommate of suspect Tyler Robinson
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby told Fox News on Tuesday that law enforcement questioned a person who identified as Lance Twiggs, who is a roommate of alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson.
Brooksby said Robinson’s parents have been fully cooperative in the investigation.
The suspect’s father, Matt Robinson, is not in law enforcement, according to Brooksby.
He also said Tyler Robinson asked for an attorney and did not confess to Charlie Kirk’s murder on the night of his arrest.
Fox News’ Matthew Finn contributed to this report.
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Turning Point USA says interest in working at the organization surged after Charlie Kirk’s murder
Turning Point USA is seeing a flurry of job applications in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death, as supporters look to carry on his mission.
Andrew Kolvet, executive producer of "The Charlie Kirk Show," said interest in joining the organization has surged.
"I have personally received hundreds of offers to work for us, or to work for free, or to just help, however," he told Fox News Digital.
Kolvet, who is also a spokesman for Turning Point USA, said the organization has received more than 37,000 inquiries from people wanting to start new campus chapters. Kolvet said that TPUSA currently has 900 official college chapters and approximately 1,200 high school chapters.
"Charlie's vision to have a Club America chapter (our high school brand) in every high school in America (around 23,000) will come true much, much faster than he could have ever possibly imagined," Kolvet wrote on X on Sunday, calling the response to expand Kirk's mission "truly incredible."
In a separate post, he wrote, "This is the Turning Point."
This is an excerpt from an article by Fox Business' Amanda Macias.
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Cruz urges Patel to 'follow the money' after Kirk's killing, calls for Antifa terrorist designation
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, urged FBI Director Kash Patel to “follow the money” when it comes to investigating the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
“I want to encourage you, in the course of this investigation, absolutely go after anyone who aided and abetted. But I want to more broadly encourage you, follow the money. The violence we are seeing is not purely organic. There is, I believe, significant money that is spreading, dissension, that is spreading violence,” Cruz told Patel during a Senate hearing on the FBI.
"Antifa. Do you believe Antifa is a terrorist organization?” Cruz then asked him.
“I believe Antifa is associated with a lot of violence in this country. As to its designation, I'll leave that to the appropriate authorities,” Patel responded.
“So I would encourage the administration to designate Antifa as a terrorist organization, to go systematically after Antifa,” Cruz said. “They've committed acts of violence all over the country, and the shell casings [from Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson] have multiple references to slogans that Antifa has popularized. I believe there is considerable money funding it.”
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GOP unveils plan to avert government shutdown, includes $30M security hike amid Charlie Kirk slaying
House Republicans have released a plan to avert a government shutdown at the end of this month, and it includes roughly $30 million in additional security funding for lawmakers.
It comes days after Charlie Kirk's assassination last week during a college campus speaking event in Utah.
The measure is mostly a straightforward extension of current government funding levels, called a continuing resolution, or CR, in order to give House and Senate negotiators more time to reach a deal. It would extend through Nov. 21.
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has said he wants to hold a House-wide vote on the measure Friday, after which it will be taken up by the Senate.
President Donald Trump must sign the measure into law by Oct. 1, the beginning of fiscal 2026, to avert a government shutdown.
House Administration Committee Chair Bryan Steil, R-Wis., earlier briefed lawmakers on member security options and plans for the funding increase during the House GOP's weekly closed-door conference meeting.
This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News' Elizabeth Elkind
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Patel says FBI, Treasury tracing the funding of political violence after Kirk assassination
FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau is working with the Treasury Department to trace the funding of political violence in the United States, noting that some monetary sources might be coming from overseas.
“In terms of how we crack down on the root cause of this violence, for now, putting aside the ideological motivations and how they got there, the monetary issue is a real issue,” Patel said.
“And as I've said before, we follow the money. So we work with our partners at the Treasury Department to trace where the money came from, how these individuals paid for the training they received, or the platforms they were using, and also how these individuals collectively got together in whatever groups they were on, on whatever social media sites they were on, to utilize clickbait to make money for their ideology,” Patel added.
“And so to trace all of those we are using, not just in Charlie's investigation, but others, lawful process... on any entity that is related in any way, financially, to any of these criminal acts of violence, and we are going to hold them accountable with our partners at the Department of Justice,” Patel also said.
When Patel was asked by Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., if he believes “some of this may be coming from overseas,” he said, “yes.”
“Okay, let's get to the bottom of it and let's make it stop,” Britt said.
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Charlie Kirk assassin's motives remain 'elusive,' CBS News anchor claims
CBS News anchor John Dickerson said Monday that the motive behind the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk remains "elusive," despite reports about the alleged suspect’s leftist ideology.
"Five days after Charlie Kirk’s murder, the shooter’s motive remains elusive," Dickerson said on "CBS Evening News Plus. " "No writings left behind. Vague, secondhand testimony, that uncertainty and the risk of drawing sweeping conclusions suggests the murder may share similarities with recent violence, not driven by an obvious political ideology. The FBI recently recognized a new category: nihilistic violent extremism."
Kriner added that the category also coincides with "neo-fascist accelerationism," defined as the push for societal collapse through violence, including terrorism.
Though investigators have not confirmed a motive, FBI officials and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said 22-year-old Tyler Robinson had become increasingly radicalized after embracing a "leftist ideology." Relatives and friends reported that Robinson moved further left politically after dropping out of Utah State University.
Robinson had also reportedly showed disdain for Kirk prior to the shooting. Authorities reported references engraved on the ammunition used to kill Kirk, including one message that read, "Hey, fascist! Catch!"
Senior-level FBI officials also said Robinson was in a "romantic relationship" with a transgender partner who, according to a relative, "hates conservatives and Christians."
Dickerson’s segment did not include this information.
This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News' Lindsay Kornick
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Illinois TV anchor resigns after suspension over 'non-partisan' Charlie Kirk tribute
An Illinois television anchor resigned Monday after being suspended for airing what she called a "non-partisan tribute" to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk following his assassination.
"My resignation is guided by values that are essential to who I am, which I refuse to set aside in order to keep a job. I choose my faith and love of country, and always will," Beni Rae Harmony wrote on X.
Harmony was an anchor for WICS Newschannel 20, an ABC affiliate in Springfield, Illinois.
Harmony shared video of her on-air tribute to Kirk, telling viewers it was okay to feel sadness and grieve. She became emotional and noted that Kirk was her first boss. Her LinkedIn profile shows she worked at Turning Point USA from 2021 to 2022.
"There's a lot going on in our world right now, and our country, but I want to say one thing. Lean on your neighbors, speak up for what you believe in, I don't care what it is," she said in the video.
"I want to share with you one of my favorite sayings that Charlie would always tell us at the office, he would yell it from the mountaintops, so please listen. 'When conversations stop happening, when individuals become wordless, that’s when violence begins,'" Harmony added in her tribute.
It's unclear if she ignored a directive by the station ahead of time not to give the tribute, or if the speech was a surprise.
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Patel says others could have been involved in Kirk assassination
FBI Director Kash Patel did not rule out the possibility of others being involved in Charlie Kirk's assassination as suspect Tyler Robinson awaits formal charges.
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., asked Patel if Kirk's assassin acted alone.
“As I've said since the beginning, senator, it is very much an ongoing investigation, and I can't speak to the state charges. That's for the state to address on their own. But we are providing them with the same investigatory findings regarding the Department. And as I noted to Senator, I believe it was, Cornyn or Hawley, that there are a number of individuals that are currently being investigated and interrogated and a number yet to be investigated and interrogated, specific to that [Discord] chat room,” Patel said.
“So we are very much in our ongoing posture of investigation,” Patel added.
"So others could have been involved?" Kennedy asked him.
"Yes sir," Patel replied.
Patel said earlier during the hearing that his agency is investigating “anyone and everyone involved” in a Discord chat with Robinson.
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Patel says 'a lot more' than 20 involved in Discord chats with Kirk assassination suspect
FBI Director Kash Patel revealed Tuesday that his agency is investigating “anyone and everyone involved” in a Discord chat with Charlie Kirk murder suspect Tyler Robinson.
Patel made the admission after Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., asked him, “how's the FBI working to find other potential accomplices, folks who may have known about the shooter's plans, folks who may have encouraged him?”
“So, in terms of what we do for an interrogation perspective, we go and reach out to the family and community immediately. And we've conducted those investigations and interrogations with local law enforcement, and we're continuing to do that because those closest to the suspect are going to hopefully know the most about the suspect and his beliefs and his ideology,” Patel said. “On top of that, unfortunately, it has been leaked, that there was a Discord chat. And for those unfamiliar with it, it's a gaming chat room online that the suspect participated in.”
“So what we're doing – and we've already done -- is serve legal process, not just on Discord, so that the information we gathered is sustained and held in a evidentiary posture that we could use in prosecution should it be decided to do so. And we're also going to be investigating anyone and everyone involved in that Discord chat,” Patel continued.
“I see the public reports that the Discord thread had as many as 20 additional users. It sounds like you're trying to run down all of that to see if that's accurate, who else may have been on that thread, what they may have known? Is that fair to say?” Hawley then asked.
“It's a lot more than that and we're running them all down,” Patel declared.
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Years of campus attacks on conservative activists resurface after Charlie Kirk’s murder
Attacks on conservative activists on college campuses have made waves for years, and are resurfacing following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Wednesday at Utah Valley University.
On Feb. 21, 2019, at the University of California, Berkeley, an individual tabling for TPUSA to recruit students for a new chapter was punched, resulting in a black eye, Business Insider reported.
"Yesterday, UCPD sent out a notice and request for information related to a reprehensible incident that occurred on Sproul Plaza earlier this week. According to the police, an unknown, unidentified assailant attacked a Berkeley student engaged in political advocacy," the university said in a statement at the time.
On video, the individual can be seen striking Neumann with a metal bike lock.
In April, left-wing protesters caused chaos at a TPUSA "Prove Me Wrong" event with Brandon Tatum at University of California, Davis, in which protesters assaulted staff and tore apart equipment, Kirk wrote at the time.
Kirk’s assassination sent off shock waves in the political world, as there is currently a manhunt underway for the suspect who shot him in the neck.
Vigils were held around the country on Wednesday night, as President Donald Trump plans to award Kirk a posthumous Medal of Freedom. He leaves behind his wife, Erika Kirk, and two young children. A large celebration of life service is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 21, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, which the president is planning to attend.
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Jonathan Isaac's new sneakers suddenly mirror Charlie Kirk's message after assassination
Orlando Magic big man Jonathan Isaac is releasing his new signature sneaker, the Judah 2, which will feature six Bible verses.
For Isaac, an outspoken Christian with many conservative views, the goal of the shoe is to not be afraid to voice your opinion. But suddenly, with the assassination of Charlie Kirk, that goal means that much more.
"It’s about free expression," Isaac told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. "It’s about I’m a Christian guy, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Lord and king of the world and lord and savior of my life, and I want to wear these shoes as a tribute to Him. And anybody who wants to do the same, join me.
"If you disagree with me, I’ve always tried my best with whatever stances I’ve taken to be graceful about it and truly try to care and understand the person that’s on the other side of it. Maybe we agree to disagree, but I’m never the type to try to impose myself on anybody else."
Isaac befriended Kirk over the years, appearing on his podcast and texting back and forth on occasion. Like many others, Isaac took the terrible news hard.
"It’s tough to put into words. … Really the only thing that I can say is just to speak to who Charlie was. Everybody will talk about what Charlie has said and his stances and stuff like that – Charlie had my respect," Isaac said. "Not because I agreed with everything he had ever said or done. Some of the conversations we had was even me disagreeing with things he said. But we always had civil discourse, and he was always prepared to talk about why he thought what he thought. To me, that’s a respectable man."
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Charging documents to reveal next phase in Kirk assassination probe as suspect expected in court
The Utah County Attorney's Office told Fox News they are "optimistic" that charges will be filed on Tuesday against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah native who was arrested last week for the suspected assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray is planning a noon MDT press conference on Tuesday at the Utah County Health & Justice Building in Provo, Utah – about a 15-minute drive from Utah Valley University's campus, where Kirk was killed less than one week ago.
The press conference is scheduled as prosecutors approach the three-business-day deadline to issue formal charging documents against Robinson, who was arrested on Friday at his home in Washington, Utah, following a 33-hour manhunt after Kirk was killed Wednesday.
If the attorney's office meets the noon deadline, charges will be announced at the press conference, and then Robinson will make his first court appearance at 3 p.m. MDT virtually from the Utah County Jail in Spanish Fork, Utah, where Robinson is being held under "special watch," according to authorities.
If there is a delay announcing Robinson's formal charges, the announcement would slide to Friday as the attorney's office can extend the deadline up to three business days.
The remote hearing will be livestreamed. The likely brief hearing is intended to inform Robinson of the charges against him and provide him with an attorney if he has not already retained one, Gray shared in a statement to Fox News.
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Large American flag hangs above Charlie Kirk shooting site at Utah Valley University
A large American flag was put on display at Utah Valley University above the site where Charlie Kirk was shot and killed last week.
The flag was unfurled over the side of a building at the campus in Orem, Utah.
Below where the flag now hangs, the Turning Point USA founder was struck by a single bullet on Sept. 10 while hosting a "Prove Me Wrong" table debate as part of his "American Comeback Tour."
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GOP erupts on Dem running for attorney general in red state over profanity-laced Charlie Kirk post
A Democrat running to be the top law enforcement official in the state of Ohio is facing backlash for a series of social media posts disparaging Charlie Kirk in the days after the conservative activist was assassinated.
"F*** Charlie Kirk," Elliot Forhan, Ohio Democratic candidate for attorney general and former state representative, posted on Facebook on Monday, days after Kirk was gunned down while speaking to a large gathering of students at a Utah university.
"Charlie Kirk was a champion of tyranny, not democracy," Forhan said in another post. "We should not pretend otherwise."
In another Facebook entry, Forhan shared an article with the headline, "Charlie Kirk was a champion of tyranny, not democracy. We should not pretend otherwise."
Fox News Digital reached out to the Forhan campaign for comment.
Forhan’s social media posts have prompted significant pushback, both on the internet and from Republicans in the state, with many calling on him to withdraw from the race.
"No public servant should say that about any human being, much less somebody who was just assassinated," Ohio’s current attorney general, Republican Dave Yost, told Fox News Digital. "He just proved himself to be a petulant and undisciplined child, ill-suited to public office."
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican, told Fox News Digital that Forhan’s posts are "probably demented publicity designed to get attention" and "score cheap political points."
LaRose added that "this kind of rhetoric" is becoming more "mainstream" in today’s Democratic Party.
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Young people restore Charlie Kirk memorial mural with Bible verses after vandals deface tribute
In true Charlie Kirk fashion, a group of young people took matters into their own hands after a mural honoring the late conservative leader was defaced with vile messages.
With cans of spray paint in hand, the group added Bible verses and positive notes to what’s known as Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola, Florida – an ever-changing local landmark that often features art, declarations of love, tributes, encouragement, drawings, insignias and more.
"We just wanted to come out here and kind of show our support and make sure that the mural looks nice and pretty," Hannah Alfredson said. "We just want to put some positive encouraging messages on there for Charlie Kirk."
The original mural featured a smiling Kirk with the message "Rest in Peace Charlie Kirk." Following a community vigil Sunday night, vandals struck.
Under the cover of darkness, vandals defaced the memorial, writing messages like "a good Nazi is a dead Nazi" and "womp womp." The phrase "Free Palestine" was scrawled across Kirk’s face.
"It's very disrespectful and so my goal when I came out was to, at bare minimum, cover it, and leave a blank canvas for hopefully less vulgar things," Mason Vickers, who added several Bible verses to the covered mural, said.
Ben Uitzetter agreed. He said the defacing of the mural was "not okay."
"People come by here, probably thousands of people with their kids. You have 5-year-olds, little kids seeing that kind of stuff. You know?" Uitzetter added.
Kirk, a husband and father of two, was assassinated while speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Kirk founded Turning Point USA and was a leading voice in the conservative Christian movement. He spoke openly and boldly about his faith in Jesus Christ – a message that resonated with Vickers.
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'Most transparent' FBI ever: Patel updates Senate on Kirk assassination probe
FBI Director Kash Patel vowed that the bureau would continue on a quest for transparency during his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee as criticism of his handling of the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation lingers.
In his opening statement to the committee obtained by Fox News Digital, Patel listed a series of accomplishments the agency has made since President Donald Trump took office, including tens of thousands of arrests, a realignment of the agency and an emphasis on cracking down on illicit drugs.
Patel kicked off his testimony by offering an update on the FBI’s investigation into the "appalling assassination of Charlie Kirk."
"It’s important that the FBI is as transparent as possible without jeopardizing our investigation," Patel said.
The FBI chief listed off numerous findings and happenings in the case, including an "extensive review" of suspect Tyler Robinson’s accounts and devices, that over 100 interviews had been conducted since the shooting, that the FBI has received over 11,000 submissions through the National Threat Operations Center and over 16,000 submissions through the Digital Media Tipline.
"We are making a traditionally nontransparent agency, the most transparent it has ever been," Patel said.
He lauded the public participation in the case, too, and noted that the tens of thousands of tips that poured in helped in identifying a suspect.
"Tyler Robinson is in custody today because of this partnership," he said.
Fox News Digital's Ashley Oliver contributed to this report.
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Erika Kirk shares video of late husband telling daughter how they met
Erika Kirk posted a video on Monday of her late husband, Turning Point USA founder and CEO Charlie Kirk, telling their daughter the story of how they met.
Sitting in a place he calls Bill’s Burgers — presumably Bill’s Bar & Burger — with his toddler daughter on his lap, Kirk begins telling their story.
"Story time: We’re at Bill’s Burgers in New York City, and right near this very table was the first time Dada met Mama," Kirk begins.
"And it started as a job interview. I was asking all these questions, asking all these questions: philosophy, religion, Jesus, and then I realized Mama was beautiful and smart and elegant and Christ-like, and so I said ‘forget this job interview, I want to date you.’ I said, ‘I have enough friends,’ and that’s where your journey started."
Erika captioned the video, which garnered nearly 2.5 million likes in approximately 10 hours, "my favorite love story."
Public figures including Brittany Aldean, Allie Beth Stuckey and Terrance K. Williams commented with support.
Charlie and Erika met at the restaurant in 2018. The TPUSA founder had previously told the story at an event, saying the two shared a "very long dinner" and that he knew "almost immediately" that Erika was the one for him.
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Media decries 'cancel culture' as those celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination get fired
The legacy media is slamming what many outlets have described as a "cancel culture" campaign from the right targeting those who've been fired for celebrating the assassination of conservative icon Charlie Kirk.
However, several outlets are downplaying the callousness of the social media posts in question.
"After Kirk’s killing[,] a growing chorus of conservatives wants his critics ostracized or fired," a headline from The Associated Press read Sunday.
The AP wrote, "After years of complaints from the right about ‘cancel culture’ from the left, some conservatives are seeking to upend the lives and careers of those who disparaged Charlie Kirk after his death. They’re going after companies, educators, news outlets, political rivals and others they judge as promoting hate speech. As elected officials and conservative influencers lionize Kirk as a warrior for free expression who championed provocative opinions, they’re also weaponizing the tactics they saw being used to malign their movement — the calls for firings, the ostracism, the pressure to watch what you say."
On Friday, The New York Times published a report about what it called "the widespread and fast-moving campaign of naming-and-shaming."
"The killing of Mr. Kirk, a hugely popular activist closely aligned with President Trump, was immediately met on the right by a tidal wave of grief-stricken rage on Wednesday afternoon — one that quickly turned into a thirst for vengeance. Several online social media personalities, some with enormous followings, called almost in unison for ‘war’ to be waged against those on the left they perceive to be their enemies" the Times wrote.
The Gray Lady said that conservative online influencers "have taken it upon themselves to recruit ordinary Americans to turn in fellow citizens for making comments about Mr. Kirk that may be nasty or disparaging, but are likely protected by the First Amendment," later adding, "The attention brought to those attacking Mr. Kirk has come not only from big social media accounts, but also from dozens of smaller ones that have joined in the effort with a kind of gleeful energy."
This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News' Joseph Wulfsohn.
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Nurse put on leave at major hospital after comments supporting Charlie Kirk's death
A healthcare worker at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan, has been placed on leave after making controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death.
The intensive care nurse is one of a growing number of employees who have been terminated or suspended due to violence-supporting reactions to the fatal shooting of the conservative commentator on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
In response to a post about Kirk's murder, the individual commented, "God he got the day he deserved."
A spokesperson provided the following statement to Fox News Digital: "Henry Ford Health is aware of the social media comment, and the team member has been placed on leave while we internally investigate."
"The views expressed by the individual do not reflect the values of Henry Ford Health. We strongly and unequivocally condemn violence in all its forms," the statement continued.
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GOP Rep Nancy Mace moves to remove Ilhan Omar from committees after Kirk assassination remarks
A House Republican says she plans to file a resolution that aims to strip Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., of her committee assignments after the progressive "Squad" member made "disgraceful" remarks about Charlie Kirk following his assassination last week.
Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on Monday posted images of a House resolution on X that calls for Omar’s removal from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on Budget.
"BREAKING: We’re filing a resolution to strip @Ilhan of her committee assignments after her disgraceful remarks on Charlie Kirk’s assassination," Mace wrote in the post.
The resolution alleged Omar "smeared" Kirk and "implied he was to blame for his own murder" during an interview with progressive news outlet Zeteo. It further accused Omar of having reposted a video on X that "disparaged the character of Charlie Kirk and those mourning his death."
Mace’s proposed resolution is the latest forceful response from Republicans who have criticized Democrats they view as taking Kirk's death lightly or dismissing it as a product of his conservative activism.
The backlash against Omar began following her Zeteo interview, where she criticized Kirk's past commentary and Republicans' reaction to the shooting. She accused Republicans of taking her words out of context, however, and she called Kirk's death "mortifying."
She told the outlet days after Kirk's assassination that he "was someone who was willing to debate and downplay the death of George Floyd," and previously "downplayed slavery and what Black people have gone through in this country by saying Juneteenth shouldn't exist."
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Kash Patel's FBI leadership under scrutiny ahead of Senate Judiciary oversight hearing
As questions swirl about FBI Director Kash Patel’s leadership of the agency, particularly in the immediate hours after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Senate Republicans appear ready to back him.
Patel is due before the Senate Judiciary Committee for an annual oversight hearing of the FBI on Tuesday morning, but the timing comes at a crucial moment for him as scrutiny mounts over a wave of firings at the agency and his handling of the investigation into Kirk’s alleged killer.
There is also a new face in FBI management — former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who was sworn in on Monday in a power-sharing role with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
But Senate Republicans on the Judiciary Committee intend to look at Patel’s track record as a whole over the last nine months, and they signaled that they still have confidence in him.
Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, told Fox News Digital that he just planned to talk about oversight of the FBI during the hearing.
When asked if he felt there should be increased scrutiny of Patel, Grassley said, "Well, that's why we have an oversight hearing, we do it once a year."
The top Democrat on the panel, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., however, signaled that he would be going after Patel, particularly in the wake of a lawsuit from three former senior FBI officials last week, who alleged they were fired from the agency for political reasons, and Patel’s firing of former Salt Lake City FBI field office head Mehtab Syed.
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Bondi says hate speech that rises into threats of violence is not protected by First Amendment
Attorney General Pam Bondi said Tuesday that, "Hate speech that crosses the line into threats of violence is NOT protected by the First Amendment.
“It’s a crime. For far too long, we’ve watched the radical left normalize threats, call for assassinations, and cheer on political violence. That era is over,” she wrote in a post on X.
“Under 18 U.S.C. § 875(c), it is a federal crime to transmit ‘any communication containing any threat to kidnap any person or any threat to injure the person of another.’ Likewise, 18 U.S.C. § 876 and 18 U.S.C. § 115 make it a felony to threaten public officials, members of Congress, or their families. You cannot call for someone’s murder. You cannot swat a Member of Congress. You cannot dox a conservative family and think it will be brushed off as ‘free speech.’ These acts are punishable crimes, and every single threat will be met with the full force of the law,” Bondi continued.
“Free speech protects ideas, debate, even dissent but it does NOT and will NEVER protect violence. It is clear this violent rhetoric is designed to silence others from voicing conservative ideals,” she added.
Bondi concluded her post by saying: “We will never be silenced. Not for our families, not for our freedoms, and never for Charlie. His legacy will not be erased by fear or intimidation.”
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GOP rep. sounds alarm on social media danger: ‘Deeper problems than we realize’
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rick Crawford, R-Ark., reacted to news that Charlie Kirk's suspected assassin confessed to the crime on the social media platform Discord on Tuesday.
Crawford said Discord is more "concerning" than other social media platforms, arguing the suspect, Tyler Robinson, achieved a sort of "hero status" in the 30-member server where he reportedly sent the message.
The lawmaker suggested Congress should "revisit" the idea that social media companies bear no culpability for the activity on their platforms.
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Kid Rock criticizes mainstream media 'nuthouses' after Kirk's assassination
Music legend Kid Rock, who played at former President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump’s inaugurations, criticized mainstream media as "nuthouses" for continuing to fuel division following Charlie Kirk's assassination on "Jesse Watters Primetime" Monday.
"The mainstream media is fricking public enemy number one right now," he argued.
Kid Rock’s comments come amid national debate over what drove Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's death, to allegedly want to kill the conservative activist. Investigators are examining evidence as they search for a motive.
While Democrats like Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett defended calling President Donald Trump a "wannabe Hitler," Kid Rock said as a "very vocal Trump supporter," that he relates to the media’s negative coverage of Kirk.
"They've called me a racist Nazi for years now," Kid Rock said. "But other people start to echo this – just people who write dumb articles who think, you know, I'm trash, and I hate my music, and they say he's just a racist Nazi."
The songwriter, who is credited for arranging a White House dinner between ardent Trump foe Bill Maher and Trump in April, explained the factors he believes lead to one "big echo chamber."
"We understand that everyone on the left is not sick, but there are enough people in the media and enough of these crazy liberals, too, that just create this big echo chamber," he told host Jesse Watters.
While Kid Rock went on to say there is "a little bit of guilty on both sides" in the sharp political divide across the nation, he suggested that celebratory reactions following Kirk’s assassination are disproportionately coming from liberals.
This is an excerpt from an article by Fox News' Stephanie Samsel
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Utah prosecutors say Tyler Robinson arraignment potentially today
The Utah County Attorney’s Office told Fox News that it’s “optimistic” charges will be filed Tuesday against Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Robinson, from Washington, Utah, was arrested and booked into the Utah County Jail last Friday, where he is being held without bail.
The 22-year-old was detained on suspicion of aggravated murder, obstruction of justice and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury.
“Under Utah law, aggravated murder carries a penalty of either death, life in prison without the possibility of parole, or twenty-five years to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Obstruction of justice carries a penalty of one to fifteen years in prison. Felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury carries a penalty of five years to life in prison,” read a statement from Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray.
Gray said he anticipates filing formal charges against Robinson by 2 p.m. ET Tuesday.
"Given the very early stages of this investigation, and the fact that the investigation is ongoing, we cannot comment on the specific charges that we will file. However, we do anticipate that those charges will likely be consistent with the preliminary charges that supported Mr. Robinson’s booking into jail," he added.
“Although we will make every effort to meet that schedule, we may need additional time to prepare the charges. By court rule, we may extend the time to file charges by up to three days, or until Friday, September 19,” Gray also said. “Our ability to file charges depends on how quickly we can gather and carefully review mountains of evidence. We will be thorough and deliberate at every stage of this case.”
If charges are filed Tuesday, prosecutors said they will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. ET to explain the charges and the next steps they are taking in the case, while Robinson would then make his first court appearance, virtually, at 5 p.m.
“As with so many others, we express our deepest concern for Mr. Charlie Kirk’s wife, his children, and his parents,” Gray said. “My office is committed to supporting and assisting them throughout this criminal case.”
Fox News’ Melissa Chrise contributed to this report.
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Pentagon calls Charlie Kirk posts ‘domestic terrorism’ as Dem warns discipline is ‘un-American’
The Pentagon is not backing down from its quest for consequences for those who celebrate Charlie Kirk’s killing, even as Democrats warn the move is "un-American" and violates free speech protections.
The controversy underscores a clash between military discipline and First Amendment rights, with top Pentagon officials arguing that celebrating the killing of an American political figure is unacceptable conduct for service members — while Democrats counter that the crackdown risks punishing constitutionally protected speech.
"Hunting down and prosecuting service members for their individual political beliefs is dangerous and un-American," Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., a former Army Ranger, wrote on X.
"We must condemn political violence AND allow peaceful speech that doesn’t impact the chain of command."
War Secretary Pete Hegseth and his team see it differently.
"We will not tolerate military or civilian personnel who celebrate or mock the assassination of a fellow American," Sean Parnell, chief Pentagon spokesperson, told Fox News Digital in a statement.
"Every service member and civilian at the Department takes an oath to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Those in our ranks who rejoice at an act of domestic terrorism are unfit to serve the American people at the Department of War."
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Illinois reporter quits after suspension for Charlie Kirk tribute
WICS ABC 20 Illinois reporter Beni Rae Harmony says she is resigning after being suspended over what she called a “non-partisan tribute” to Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
Harmony posted on X that she is quitting “effective immediately” after being punished for the segment. In the tribute, she expressed sympathy for viewers grieving Kirk’s death , spoke fondly of him as her first boss and mentor, and quoted one of his sayings about standing up for beliefs even when “your voice shakes.”
VIGIL FOR CHARLIE KIRK HELD IN ALLEGED GUNMAN'S UTAH HOMETOWN DRAWS HUNDREDS OF MOURNERS
She added that her resignation was “guided by values that are essential to who I am, which I refuse to set aside in order to keep a job. I choose my faith and love of country, and always will.”
Harmony’s decision has drawn attention on social media, where supporters praised her stand while critics questioned the station’s handling. Kirk was murdered Sept. 10 during a campus event in Utah. His memorial is scheduled for Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.
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Erika Kirk posts touching video of late husband Charlie Kirk
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, posted a touching video of her late husband on Instagram Monday night.
In the video, Charlie Kirk was seen telling his young daughter about how he met Erika.
"Right near this very table was the first time Dada met Mama, and it started as a job interview," Kirk said.
"And I was asking all these questions, asking all of these questions. Philosophy, religion, Jesus."
"And then I realized Mama was beautiful and smart and elegant and Christ-like," Kirk added. "So I said, forget this job interview. I want to date you. I said, I have enough friends. And that's where your journey started."
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Kash Patel reveals details about Kirk investigation, including suspect's message about 'hatred'
Kash Patel, director of the FBI, revealed new information about the prosecution against Tyler Robinson on Monday night.
On Fox News Channel's "Hannity", Patel said that authorities are going through Robinson's digital footprint and the people he communicated with leading up to Charlie Kirk's murder.
"We are going to be interviewing scores of people, on not just these chats on Discord, but any communications that this individual had," Patel said.
"We've seized multiple electronic devices from the home of the suspect and his romantic partner. We've got computers, we've got laptops, gaming systems...cell phones," he added.
Patel also said that Robinson referenced "hatred" while planning the assassination, and said that the suspect admitted to the crime.
"The evidence and information will come out, I won't stylize the evidence.. but I will say what was found in terms of information [was] a text message exchange where he, the suspect, specifically stated that he had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and he was going to do that."
"And when he was asked why, he said some hatred cannot be negotiated with."
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