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District Attorney: Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics, we’re seeking death penalty Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email The 22-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk has been formally charged with aggravated murder and …

Shortly following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, many politicians and pundits were quick to highlight the importance of civil discourse. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called for an “off-ramp” to political hostilities, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a statement condemning political violence. He lauded Kirk’s “commitment to debate,” adding, “The best way to honor Charlie’s memory is …

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is escalating threats to crack down on what he describes as the “radical left” following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, stirring fears that his administration is trying to harness outrage over the killing to suppress political opposition. Without establishing any link to last week’s shooting, the Republican president and members of his administration have discussed classifying …

The man charged with murder in the slaying of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a public event at Utah Valley University in Orem last week admitted in a text message to his roommate on the day of the shooting that he had committed the crime, courts documents allege.  According to a criminal information document filed Tuesday by Utah County Attorney …

The Plan to Turn Charlie Kirk’s Murder Into a Left-Wing Crackdown  The New York Times Kirk evidence contrasts with White House claims over ‘radical left’ groups and the CDC’s big week: Morning Rundown  NBC News JD Vance vows retribution on liberal institutions after Charlie Kirk killing  The Washington Post MAGA debates how to respond to Kirk’s killing  Politico Free speech alarm grows as White …

Michael Keaton is highlighting the most “unbelievable” aspect of Charlie Kirk’s death. On Monday, the “Batman” star received an award at the 50th anniversary gala of the Investigative Reporters and Editors nonprofit for his “his spot-on portrayal of journalists” in films like “Spotlight” and “The Paper” as well as his “steadfast support for a free press.” During his acceptance speech, …

Matthew Dowd, a political analyst for MSNBC, was the first high-profile personality to suffer consequences for commenting on Charlie Kirk’s shooting in Utah last week: During a broadcast following Kirk’s murder in front of students gathered at Utah Valley University, Dowd referenced some of the controversial statements Kirk, a strident conservative activist and MAGA supporter, had made in the past. …

Trump Invokes Kirk’s Killing in Seeking to Silence Opponents on Left  The New York Times MAGA debates how to respond to Kirk’s killing  Politico JD Vance vows retribution on liberal institutions after Charlie Kirk killing  The Washington Post Trump’s cherry-picked claims on political violence ignore his own rhetoric  CNN Trump vows crackdown on left-wing groups after Charlie Kirk’s assassination  The Globe and Mail Source link

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A man who was detained moments after Turning Point USA executive director Charlie Kirk’s killing has been arrested on allegations of trying to thwart authorities by falsely confessing to the fatal shooting. After being arrested on Monday, 71-year-old George Zinn faces a count of obstructing justice – a second-degree felony – in the wake of Kirk’s killing at Utah Valley …