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Washington Post columnist says she was fired over posts after Charlie Kirk’s killing | Washington Post

Washington Post columnist says she was fired over posts after Charlie Kirk’s killing | Washington Post

Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah says she has been fired from the newspaper over social media posts about gun control and race in the aftermath of far right commentator Charlie Kirk’s killing. Attiah, 39, recounted in a Substack post that she had been dropped as a Post columnist after 11 years for “speaking out against political violence, racial double standards, …

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On Charlie Kirk Show, JD Vance Talks of Crackdown on Liberal Groups – The New York Times

On Charlie Kirk Show, JD Vance Talks of Crackdown on Liberal Groups  The New York Times Vance Says ‘Left-Wing Extremism’ Must Be Dismantled After Kirk Death While Hosting Podcast From VP Office  Forbes Stephen Miller blames “terrorist networks” for Kirk’s death, stoking MAGA outrage  Axios Trump news at a glance: president claims people on ‘the left’ are under investigation after Kirk shooting  The Guardian …

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DNA evidence links suspect to killing of Charlie Kirk, FBI director says | Charlie Kirk shooting

DNA evidence links suspect to killing of Charlie Kirk, FBI director says | Charlie Kirk shooting

Kash Patel, the director of the FBI, has said that DNA evidence found by investigators links the man accused of killing rightwing political activist Charlie Kirk to the fatal attack despite his alleged refusal to cooperate with authorities after his arrest. Speaking on the conservative-friendly Fox News network on Monday morning, Patel said that DNA found on a towel wrapped …

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Washington Post columnist says she was fired over her posts about Charlie Kirk and political violence

Washington Post columnist says she was fired over her posts about Charlie Kirk and political violence

Facebook Tweet Email Link Longtime Washington Post writer Karen Attiah says she has been fired from the publication’s Opinions department for “speaking out against political violence, racial double standards, and America’s apathy toward guns.” The Post, which has been overhauling the entire department, declined to comment on personnel matters. But Attiah’s Post biography has been revised to say she “was” …

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JD Vance hosting “The Charlie Kirk Show” today after Kirk’s assassination

JD Vance hosting “The Charlie Kirk Show” today after Kirk’s assassination

Washington — Vice President JD Vance is hosting “The Charlie Kirk Show” Monday after Kirk was shot and killed last week at Utah Valley University. Vance announced Sunday in a post on X that he had the “honor of hosting the Charlie Kirk Show” to “pay tribute to my friend.” Speaking from his office in the White House complex Monday, …

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Charlie Kirk suspect linked to crime scene by DNA, says FBI chief

Charlie Kirk suspect linked to crime scene by DNA, says FBI chief

DNA on a towel wrapped around the suspected gun used to kill Charlie Kirk has been matched to the suspect in custody, the director of the FBI said on Monday. Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested over the death of the right-wing influencer at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. A bolt-action rifle was recovered near the shooting, and …

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Washington Post Columnist Says She Was Fired for Posts After Charlie Kirk Shooting – The New York Times

Washington Post Columnist Says She Was Fired for Posts After Charlie Kirk Shooting  The New York Times Washington Post columnist fired over social media posts after Charlie Kirk’s assassination  Fox News Washington Post columnist says she was fired over Charlie Kirk posts  The Hill Washington Post columnist says she was fired over her ‘unacceptable’ Charlie Kirk social media posts  The Independent Washington Post Columnist …

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Workers fired, placed on leave for Charlie Kirk comments after assassination

Workers fired, placed on leave for Charlie Kirk comments after assassination

The killing of Charlie Kirk is sparking debate about political violence in the U.S., as well as the kinds of professional repercussions employees who speak out about the conservative activist’s death — and other hot- button issues — might face.   A number of businesses and other organizations have shown employees the door this week because of their public remarks …

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