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Kash Patel criticized for his actions and posts during Charlie Kirk shooting investigation
FBI Director Kash Patel’s activities during the investigation of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination raise questions about his decision-making during a crisis, four former FBI officials and two administration officials told NBC News. From the shooting Wednesday to a suspect’s arrest Friday, Patel took steps that gave pause to some federal and local officials and raised questions about his judgment,…
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Trump officials reportedly ask Congress for $58m in security after Kirk shooting | Charlie Kirk shooting
The Trump administration is asking Congress to approve an additional $58m for security services to protect the members of the executive and judicial branches after the killing of Charlie Kirk, multiple outlets report. They also supported adding more money to protect members of Congress, but they deferred to the legislative branch on further steps. News of the request comes as…
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Utah governor says suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination is not cooperating with authorities
The 22-year-old suspect behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is “not cooperating” with investigators, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and two law enforcement sources said. Cox stressed on several Sunday morning news shows that investigators are still trying to pin down a motive for the attack and said more information may come out once the suspect, Tyler Robinson, appears…
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Charlie Kirk’s death raises fears of ‘beginning of a darker chapter’ for US violence | Charlie Kirk shooting
Charlie Kirk’s killing came amid a rise in political violence in the US, the kind now so frequent that it moves swiftly out of news cycles it would once have dominated. The list is long and growing. From the two assassination attempts on Donald Trump during his campaign last year to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s home burnt in an arson…
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Charlie Kirk’s wife pays tribute after his assassination; suspect Tyler Robinson in Utah jail
Oregon coach delivers message about unity following assassination of Charlie Kirk, a Ducks fan The assassination of Charlie Kirk hit close to home for Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning, who recently found out that Kirk was a fan of Lanning’s own Ducks. Lanning offered his condolences to Kirk’s wife, Erika, and their two children following their 34-14 victory over Northwestern on Saturday .But…
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A look at false and misleading claims spreading after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
A flood of false and misleading claims filled social media in the two days it took officials to arrest and publicly identify 22-year-old Tyler Robinson as the suspect in Wednesday’s assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The reaction followed a well-worn pattern of misinformation and conspiracy theories that often come after breaking news events when facts…
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Memphis mayor learned of National Guard anti-crime deployment from Trump’s TV announcement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis’ mayor said Saturday that President Donald Trump’s TV announcement the day before was the first hard confirmation he received that the National Guard would be sent to the city an anti-crime mission. Speaking on CNN, Mayor Paul Young said he learned the idea was under consideration when Republican Gov. Bill Lee’s office informed him earlier…
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Farm Aid on as University of Minnesota, Teamsters reach deal to end strike
Sources familiar with negotiations said Gov. Tim Walz’s office got involved late in the game to help reach a deal after Nelson’s call. On Friday night, Nelson posted on X that he spoke to Walz and appreciated his involvement: “We both know that ultimately, it’s up to the university to do the right thing, and soon, so that Farm Aid…
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Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on China
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he believes the Russia-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum. Trump posted on his social media site that NATO’S commitment to winning the war “has been far less than…
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Video of Charlie Kirk’s shooting dominated school and social media
Some students watched the video in the middle of class. Others pulled out their phones as they walked out of school and found themselves watching the videos over and over. Some teachers interrupted lessons to discuss the horrific news. Almost instantly after Charlie Kirk was assassinated Wednesday at Utah Valley University, the news — captured on video in grisly detail…
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