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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. — The killer remains at large …
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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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The Guardian:
Charlie Kirk, Trump ally and rightwing activist, shot and killed at Utah university — Far-right commentator killed while speaking at Utah Valley University, shocking members of both political parties — Charlie Kirk, the founder of the powerful rightwing youth activist group Turning Point USA …
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Axios, The Daily Wire, Breitbart, RedState, Deseret News, One America News Network, Catholic World Report, Fox News and Associated Press
Washington Post:
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah event — Charlie Kirk, founder of conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University, President Donald Trump said. — Kirk, 31, emerged as one of the most …
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Mother Jones:
“THIS IS WAR”: Some Right-Wing Figures Call for Retribution Following Kirk Killing — “More people will be murdered if the Left isn't crushed with the power of the state.” — Wednesday's fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was greeted with widespread grief, horror …
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NOTUS, The Moderate Voice, NBC News, The Daily Signal, The Daily Caller, Breitbart, RedState and Raw Story
Meredith Deliso / ABC News:
Charlie Kirk shot while visiting Utah university; Trump says, ‘We all must pray’ — He was at an event at Utah Valley University. — LIVE — In this July 15, 2024, file photo, CEO of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk speaks on stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis.
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BBC:
Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at campus event in Utah
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New York Post:
Charlie Kirk fatally shot at Utah Valley University during his American Comeback Tour
Charlie Kirk fatally shot at Utah Valley University during his American Comeback Tour
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Ross O'Keefe / Washington Examiner:
Charlie Kirk assassination: New person of interest sought after another was released
Charlie Kirk assassination: New person of interest sought after another was released
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Associated Press:
Live updates: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot at Utah college event
Live updates: Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot at Utah college event
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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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NOTUS, NewsNation, The Guardian, Fox News, Slate, Hartford Courant and The San Joaquin Valley Sun
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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New York Post:
Panic after Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley University
Panic after Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley University
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Ross O'Keefe / Washington Examiner:
Cox says Utah law enforcement working with FBI on Charlie Kirk shooting
Cox says Utah law enforcement working with FBI on 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
Filip Timotija / The Hill:
Person of interest in fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk in custody, FBI says
Person of interest in fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk in custody, FBI says
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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Robert McCoy / New Republic:
The Far Right Is Already Blaming the Left For Charlie Kirk's Shooting
The Far Right Is Already Blaming the Left For Charlie Kirk's Shooting
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Wall Street Journal:
The Murder of Charlie Kirk
The Murder of Charlie Kirk
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HotAir, New York Post, The Hill, American Greatness and Associated Press
Ashleigh Fields / The Hill:
Lawmakers call for prayers, condemn Charlie Kirk shooting
Lawmakers call for prayers, condemn Charlie Kirk shooting
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Emma Tucker / CNN:
At least 3 injured after shooting at a Denver-area high school, officials say — At least three students are in critical condition after a shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, where more than 100 law enforcement officers are working to clear the school “room by room” as it remains on lockdown, officials said.
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Denver Post:
2 students injured in Evergreen High School shooting; suspect also hospitalized — EVERGREEN — At least 3 teens, including a suspected shooter, were in critical condition Wednesday afternoon at a Denver-area hospital following a shooting at Evergreen High School in the Jefferson County foothills, officials said.
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ABC News:
At least 3 students injured in shooting at Colorado high school: Officials — The suspect has been “neutralized,” police said. — Law enforcement at the scene of a shooting at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colo., Sept. 10, 2025. — Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
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Christa Swanson / CBS News:
Shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado leaves several people critically hurt — At least two students were wounded Wednesday in a shooting at a high school in the Denver metro area. — According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the shooting took place just after noon at Evergreen High School.
CNN:
Schumer moves to force vote on Epstein files release in brazen breach of Senate protocol — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer moved on Wednesday to force a vote on releasing documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, putting the contentious issue front-and-center in the chamber.
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Politico:
Massie's Epstein discharge petition inches closer to 218 signatures — GOP Rep. Thomas Massie is on his way to notching the 218 signatures required to end-run Speaker Mike Johnson and force a floor vote on his bipartisan legislation to release Jeffrey Epstein-related documents.
Jordain Carney / Politico:
Senate GOP defeats Schumer's Epstein gambit
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Connor O'Brien / Politico:
House Republicans pass hard-right defense bill as Dems sit out
House Republicans pass hard-right defense bill as Dems sit out
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Washington Post, Fox News, Democracy Docket and Raw Story
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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NBC News:
Live updates: Charlie Kirk shot at event in Utah — Kirk, the right-wing activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was giving a presentation at Utah Valley University. … Kirk was asked about shootings just before being shot, witness says — Doha Madani and Ben Kamisar
New York Times:
Boat Suspected of Smuggling Drugs Is Said to Have Turned Before U.S. Attacked It — The Trump administration has argued that the summary killing of 11 people it accused of running drugs was legal under the laws of war. — A Venezuelan boat that the U.S. military destroyed in the Caribbean …
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Nick Turse / The Intercept:
U.S. Attacked Boat Near Venezuela Multiple Times to Kill Survivors
U.S. Attacked Boat Near Venezuela Multiple Times to Kill Survivors
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Washington Times
Reuters:
Poland is at its closest to open conflict since World War Two, PM says — Poland is the closest it has been to open conflict since World War Two, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday after the NATO member state shot down Russian drones over its territory.
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Tom Nichols / The Atlantic:
Russia's Reckless Provocation
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William Kristol / The Bulwark:
Hey, Donald: The Red Carpet Didn't Work
Steff Chávez / Financial Times:
Poland shoots down Russian drones
Poland shoots down Russian drones
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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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Susan Crabtree / RealClearPolitics:
The Secret Service's Latest Failure — White House officials expressed confidence in the Secret Service's abilities to protect President Trump hours before rowdy protesters stood just a few feet away from Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, screaming “Free D.C.!
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Ewan Palmer / The Daily Beast:
MAGA Melts Down at Secret Service Over Trump's Humiliating Dinner
MAGA Melts Down at Secret Service Over Trump's Humiliating Dinner
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pbump:
The climate of fear is self-imposed — I am not generally in the habit of criticizing the editorial decisions of The Washington Post, my employer for 11 years and an institution that continues to do good, important work in covering the unwinding of American democracy.
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Michael M. Grynbaum / New York Times:
Trump Threatens to Sue The Times Over Reporting on Epstein Drawing
Kamala Harris / The Atlantic:
The Constant Battle — The first excerpt from 107 Days … The first stop on the day's calendar had been planned months earlier. At a meeting in the Oval Office discussing her work uplifting Black executives and entrepreneurs, Dr. Stacie NC Grant had invited me to address the annual gathering …
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David Klion / The Guardian:
Disgruntled NYT journalist to ‘anti-woke’ power grab: how far can Bari Weiss go? — After leaving the New York Times, she turned her Substack into a unshakeable pro-Israel voice. Now as Paramount eyes acquisition of her company, Weiss is poised to become Trump's ally among media elites
Conor Friedersdorf / The Atlantic:
A U.S. Citizen Detained by ICE for Three Days Tells His Story — A conversation with George Retes, an Army veteran swept up in a California raid — George Retes is a 25-year-old U.S. Army veteran who served a tour in Iraq. On July 10, while on his way to work as a security guard …
