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Ezra Klein / New York Times:
Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way — The foundation of a free society is the ability to participate in politics without fear of violence. To lose that is to risk losing everything. Charlie Kirk — and his family — just lost everything. As a country, we came a step closer to losing everything, too.
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Jack Dunn / Variety:
Matthew Dowd Fired From MSNBC for Charlie Kirk Comments — Political analyst Matthew Dowd has been fired from MSNBC after his comments about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, according to a network source. — During MSNBC's coverage of Kirk's shooting, anchor Katy Tur asked Dowd about …
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NBC News:
Live updates: Shooter's rifle, footprint recovered in Charlie Kirk assassination after shooting at Utah university — The suspect, whom authorities have described as college-aged, is still at large. … Hegseth pays tribute to Kirk in 9/11 remembrance remarks at the Pentagon
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
At the White House, Trump's Grief and Shock Turn to Rage Over Charlie Kirk — President Trump asked for updates and met with advisers in the Oval Office before recording a four-minute video in which he blamed rhetoric from the “radical left” for the killing.
Natalie Allison / Washington Post:
Vance to visit Charlie Kirk's family, canceling 9/11 memorial trip — The vice president and the conservative activist, who was killed Wednesday, had a friendship that went back eight years. — Just now — Vice President JD Vance, a close friend of Charlie Kirk, will travel to Utah …
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Tamara Keith / NPR:
Trump blames rhetoric from the left for political violence after Charlie Kirk murder — President Trump condemned the left and the media for “demonizing” those they disagree with in a video message from the Oval Office after his close ally Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a Utah college campus event on Wednesday.
Jonathan V. Last / The Bulwark:
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk — Charlie Kirk's murder was not just a murder. It was an assassination. That's the crucial point. — We often forget the philosophical underpinnings of criminal law. Rightly understood, we view crimes as being committed not against individuals, but against society itself.
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The Bulwark:
Is This Who We Are? — Political violence has always been a dark part of America. Can we move past it again? — An apparent political assassination in America yesterday and the twenty-fourth anniversary of 9/11 today. It's a day of death, a day of mourning, a day of reflection …
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Deseret News:
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk killed at Utah Valley University event — In what Utah's governor called a political assassination, a sniper shot and killed influential conservative Charlie Kirk on Wednesday at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, as he engaged students in a question and answer-style debate.
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BBC:
Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at campus event in Utah — Summary — Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at a campus event in Utah — Kirk - an influential ally of President Trump - was known for holding outdoor debates on campuses across the US
Reuters:
Death of Charlie Kirk lays bare deep US political divisions — Lawmakers clash over honoring Charlie Kirk in House of Representatives — Reactions to Kirk's death highlight deepening political divide — Calls for unity against political violence amid partisan blame
Associated Press:
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk assassinated at Utah university — Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in what the governor called …
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Ron Dicker / HuffPost:
Reporter Suspended After Question About Charlie Kirk Enrages MAGA Congressman
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Caroline Vakil / The Hill:
Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot, killed during Utah university appearance
Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot, killed during Utah university appearance
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ABC News:
Charlie Kirk's death puts spotlight on rise in political violence
Charlie Kirk's death puts spotlight on rise in political violence
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Associated Press:
Politicians who have experienced violence directly react to Charlie Kirk shooting
Politicians who have experienced violence directly react to Charlie Kirk shooting
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David Gilbert / Wired:
‘War Is Here’: The Far-Right Responds to Charlie Kirk Shooting With Calls for Violence
‘War Is Here’: The Far-Right Responds to Charlie Kirk Shooting With Calls for Violence
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Calen Razor / Politico:
Capitol agenda: Charlie Kirk's killing sends a chill through Congress
Capitol agenda: Charlie Kirk's killing sends a chill through Congress
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The Hill:
Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot, killed at speaking event in Utah
Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot, killed at speaking event in Utah
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Sarah Rumpf / Mediaite:
Florida Reporter Suspended After Texting MAGA Congressman to Ask If He Still Supports Campus Carry After Kirk Shooting
Florida Reporter Suspended After Texting MAGA Congressman to Ask If He Still Supports Campus Carry After Kirk Shooting
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Russell Leung / CNBC:
‘The country will heal’ after Charlie Kirk's assassination, Trump tells CNBC
‘The country will heal’ after Charlie Kirk's assassination, Trump tells CNBC
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Rob Taub / NewsNation:
Charlie Kirk was ‘like a brother to me,’ says Donald Trump Jr.
Charlie Kirk was ‘like a brother to me,’ says Donald Trump Jr.
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Tyler Pager / New York Times:
Trump Says ‘Radical Left’ Rhetoric Contributed to Charlie Kirk's Death
Trump Says ‘Radical Left’ Rhetoric Contributed to Charlie Kirk's Death
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Wall Street Journal:
The Murder of Charlie Kirk
The Murder of Charlie Kirk
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BBC:
Mandelson sacked as US ambassador by Starmer over emails to Epstein — Summary — Keir Starmer sacks Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US, after he faced mounting scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein — The Foreign Office says the decision was made …
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Max Burman / Reuters:
U.K. ambassador to U.S. fired over Epstein links — Veteran politician Peter Mandelson has come under scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. — LONDON — Britain's ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, was fired Thursday after new revelations about his association with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed.
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Associated Press:
UK fires ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson over his links to Jeffrey Epstein
UK fires ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson over his links to Jeffrey Epstein
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Bloomberg:
Epstein's Emails Detail the Life and Crimes of the Financier—and Ghislaine Maxwell's Leading Role … For years, Ghislaine Maxwell has tried to distance herself from Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and convicted sex offender, an effort that continued through her own criminal conviction …
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Colby Smith / New York Times:
Rise in U.S. Inflation Likely to Keep Fed Cautious on Pace of Rate Cuts — The central bank is likely to lower borrowing costs at its meeting next week amid budding concerns about the labor market. — U.S. inflation accelerated in August at a speed that is likely to keep the Federal Reserve cautious …
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Scott Horsley / NPR:
Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump
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Courtenay Brown / Axios:
Inflation heats up in August as Trump tariffs ripple across economy
Inflation heats up in August as Trump tariffs ripple across economy
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Associated Press:
A student is dead after shooting 2 teens at his Colorado high school and then himself — A student shot two of his peers Wednesday at a suburban Denver high school before shooting himself and later dying, authorities said. The handgun shooting was reported around 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen High School …
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At least 3 students injured in shooting at Colorado high school: Officials
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New York Times:
Hopes for a Fast Capture of Kirk's Shooter Fade After Patel Backtracks — Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, said that the agency's investigation was continuing, reversing his earlier announcement that someone had been apprehended. — Hopes for the fast capture of the person who fatally shot …
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Ross O'Keefe / Washington Examiner:
Charlie Kirk assassination: New person of interest sought after another was released
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New York Times:
Live Updates: Charlie Kirk, Right-Wing Activist, Shot in Utah — Mr. Kirk, a close ally of President Trump, was shot in the neck while speaking in front of a large crowd on a university campus. — Here's what to know. — Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Trump and the founder …
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Jose Davila IV / Salt Lake Tribune:
Manhunt continues in fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, but new details of shooter's movements emerge
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The Guardian:
Trump blames ‘radical left’ for Charlie Kirk shooting, but does not mention attacks on Democrats as search for suspect continues - as it happened
Trump blames ‘radical left’ for Charlie Kirk shooting, but does not mention attacks on Democrats as search for suspect continues - as it happened
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Wall Street Journal:
Trump Has Heated Call With Netanyahu Over Israeli Strike on Qatar — The Israeli leader said that he had a brief window to launch the strikes against the militant group's leadership. — WASHINGTON—President Trump held a heated call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday …
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Barak Ravid / Axios:
Trump demanded Netanyahu commit not to strike Qatar again
Trump demanded Netanyahu commit not to strike Qatar again
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Brett T. / twitchy.com:
X User Suggests We Not Escalate Tensions After Kirk Assassination: ‘The Left Did Not Do This’ — As Twitchy has reported, Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk is dead at the age of 31 after being shot and killed at a TPUSA event at Utah Valley University. Matthew Dowd suggested you can't call …
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Politico:
Uproar as EU Parliament declines to hold minute of silence for Charlie Kirk — Right-wing lawmakers pushed for a tribute to the U.S. conservative influencer who was shot dead. — STRASBOURG — European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on Thursday rejected a bid by right-wing factions …
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Lauren Green / Washington Examiner:
House floor erupts in chaos after moment of silence for Charlie Kirk
House floor erupts in chaos after moment of silence for Charlie Kirk
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Alex Thompson / Axios:
Scoop: Biden world explodes at Kamala Harris' new book … - The release of the excerpt from her book, “107 Days” — due out Sept. 23 — has exposed years of hurt feelings and frustrations. — “Vice President Harris was simply not good at the job,” said one former Biden White House official.
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