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Ben Johansen / Politico:
Trump says ‘we have to beat the hell’ out of ‘radical left lunatics’ after Kirk killing … The president added in a separate answer that he would urge his supporters to follow a nonviolent path in response to the shooting. “He [Kirk] was an advocate of nonviolence,” Trump said.
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Susan B. Glasser / New Yorker:
Did Trump Just Declare War on the American Left? — After Charlie Kirk's tragic killing, the President speaks not of ending political violence but of seeking political vengeance. — In the hours immediately after the conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed in front …
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Richard Hanania's Newsletter
Laura Esposito / The Daily Beast:
Trump, 79, Called Out for ‘Droopy’ Face at 9/11 Memorial
Tara Suter / The Hill:
Democrat: Trump could show he's ‘serious about stopping political violence’ by ‘rescinding’ Jan. 6 pardons
Democrat: Trump could show he's ‘serious about stopping political violence’ by ‘rescinding’ Jan. 6 pardons
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Amelia Benavides-Colón / NOTUS:
AOC Cancels North Carolina Appearances After Charlie Kirk Shooting
AOC Cancels North Carolina Appearances After Charlie Kirk Shooting
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Washington Post:
Trump vows to punish critics after slaying of Charlie Kirk
Trump vows to punish critics after slaying of Charlie Kirk
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Ashleigh Fields / The Hill:
Mace says she'll start carrying a gun where allowed after Kirk shooting
Mace says she'll start carrying a gun where allowed after Kirk shooting
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NBC News:
‘People are scared to death’: Members of Congress fear for their safety after Charlie Kirk assassination
‘People are scared to death’: Members of Congress fear for their safety after Charlie Kirk assassination
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Politico, Axios, Raw Story and The Independent
Ron Dicker / HuffPost:
Reporter Suspended After Question About Charlie Kirk Enrages MAGA Congressman
Reporter Suspended After Question About Charlie Kirk Enrages MAGA Congressman
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Tess Owen / The Guardian:
Far-right commentators echo Trump in calling for ‘vengeance and retribution’ for Charlie Kirk's death
Far-right commentators echo Trump in calling for ‘vengeance and retribution’ for Charlie Kirk's death
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Robert McCoy / New Republic:
Trump Orders Flags Half-Mast for Kirk, but Didn't for Melissa Hortman
Trump Orders Flags Half-Mast for Kirk, but Didn't for Melissa Hortman
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Wall Street Journal:
Ammunition in Kirk Shooting Engraved With Transgender, Antifascist Ideology: Sources — Investigators found ammunition engraved with expressions of transgender and antifascist ideology inside the rifle that authorities believe was used in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk …
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Jonathan Chait / The Atlantic:
Trump's Dangerous Response to the Kirk Assassination — It is possible that, in the history of America's radicalization spiral, the horrifying, cold-blooded assassination of the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk will be recorded as only the second-most-dangerous event of September 10, 2025.
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Ed Morrissey / HotAir:
WSJ, Crowder: Kirk Assassin Engraved Trans and Antifa Messages on Ammo: UPDATE: FBI Releases Photo
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ABC News:
FBI releases images of person of interest, announces $100K reward amid manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer
FBI releases images of person of interest, announces $100K reward amid manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer
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Tom Phillips / The Guardian:
Brazil's supreme court finds Bolsonaro guilty of plotting military coup — Former president faces decades-long jail sentence for seeking to forcibly cling to power after losing 2022 election — A majority of Brazil's supreme court judges have voted to convict the country's former president Jair Bolsonaro …
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Jasper Ward / Reuters:
Rubio vows US response following conviction of Brazil's Bolsonaro — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday said the United States would “respond accordingly to this witch hunt” after former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election.
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New York Times:
Bolsonaro Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Plotting Coup in Brazil
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Reuters
Reuters:
Brazil's Bolsonaro guilty of coup charges, court majority decides in landmark trial
Brazil's Bolsonaro guilty of coup charges, court majority decides in landmark trial
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Associated Press:
Brazilian Supreme Court panel sentences Bolsonaro to more than 27 years in prison for coup attempt
Brazilian Supreme Court panel sentences Bolsonaro to more than 27 years in prison for coup attempt
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Marina Dias / Washington Post:
Bolsonaro found guilty in attempted coup, assassination plot
Bolsonaro found guilty in attempted coup, assassination plot
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ABC News:
‘Chilling reminder’: Multiple historically Black universities under lockdown after receiving threats — At least six historically Black colleges halted activities and issued alerts. — The Alabama State University campus in Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 9, 2022. Bamastate01
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Jake Shindel / WBAL:
No credible threat at US Naval Academy, governor's office says; Here's what happened — There is no credible threat to the U.S. Naval Academy, Gov. Wes Moore's office told 11 News. — In a statement, the governor's office said: “In working with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities …
Alisha Ebrahimji / CNN:
Potential threats trigger lockdowns at several HBCUs across the South — Multiple historically Black colleges and universities in the South were on lockdown or canceled classes on Thursday over potential threats. — Hampton University, Virginia State University, Bethune-Cookman University …
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NBC News:
Senate Republicans trigger ‘nuclear option,’ changing rules to speed up Trump nominees — The new rule, established by the GOP on party lines, will enable them to confirm Trump nominees in groups, rather than individually. It's the latest move to erode minority powers.
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Jason Koebler / 404 Media:
Charlie Kirk Was Not Practicing Politics the Right Way — Thursday morning, Ezra Klein at the New York Times published a column titled “Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way.” Klein's general thesis is that Kirk was willing to talk to anyone, regardless of their beliefs …
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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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Politico:
Appeals court judges publicly admonish Supreme Court justices: 'We're out here flailing' … “They cannot get amnesia in the future because they didn't write an opinion on it. Write an opinion,” Wynn said. “We need to understand why you did it. We judges would just love to hear your reasoning as to why you rule that way.
Joseph Gedeon / The Guardian:
MSNBC fires analyst Matthew Dowd over Charlie Kirk shooting remarks — Dowd said the slain activist's words may have fueled the violence that claimed his life, sparking backlash — MSNBC fired its senior political analyst Matthew Dowd after he suggested on air that the slain conservative …
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Joan Walsh / The Nation:
Let's Not Forget Who Charlie Kirk Really Was
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Jerusalem Demsas / The Argument:
A man was murdered — Refuse to play the game of abstractions — Shortly after learning …
A man was murdered — Refuse to play the game of abstractions — Shortly after learning …
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Ben Berkowitz / Axios:
Exclusive: Hyundai should have called me for visas, Lutnick says — The workers at a Hyundai-linked plant in Georgia raided by ICE last week had the wrong visas — and the company should have asked for help getting the right ones, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick tells Mike Allen in the premiere episode of “The Axios Show.”
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Shweta Sharma / The Independent:
Trump tried to convince deported South Korean workers to stay and train Americans
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Andrew Atterbury / Politico:
Florida officials watching for ‘vile, sanctionable’ behavior from teachers after Kirk killing … Kirk, an influential figure in conservative politics known for mobilizing young voters, was shot to death Wednesday while speaking at a college campus in Utah in an apparent act of political violence.
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Julia Mueller / The Hill:
Newsom condemns ‘reprehensible’ Charlie Kirk shooting
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Wall Street Journal:
Authorities Examine Rifle and Ammo as Manhunt for Kirk Shooter Stretches On
Authorities Examine Rifle and Ammo as Manhunt for Kirk Shooter Stretches On
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Eboni Boykin-Patterson / The Daily Beast:
Megyn Kelly Unveils Furious New ‘Mission’ After Kirk Killing — ‘WILL NOT BE SILENCED’ — The conservative firebrand honored Kirk's “legacy” on Thursday by unleashing a torrent of anti-trans hate. — MAGA commentator Megyn Kelly declared she would make it her “mission” …
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Andrew Childers / Axios:
State Department warns immigrants not to mock Kirk's death … - “I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalizing, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action.” … - Kirk was killed Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University.
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David Gilbert / Wired:
Right-Wing Activists Are Targeting People for Allegedly Celebrating Charlie Kirk's Death — Extremists and an anonymously run website are posting identifying details about people accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk's murder online. Some of those targeted are now getting death threats.
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New York Times:
$10 Million in Contraceptives Have Been Destroyed on Orders From Trump Officials — The birth control pills, IUDs and hormonal implants were purchased by U.S.A.I.D. for women in low-income countries. They had been in limbo in a Belgian warehouse after the U.S. cut much of its foreign aid.
Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
Mamdani Meets Bloomberg, Once a Sworn Foe, for a ‘Cordial’ Discussion — Michael R. Bloomberg, who spent $8 million trying to torpedo Zohran Mamdani's Democratic primary bid, advised him on how to fill key City Hall positions. — Michael R. Bloomberg, New York City's billionaire former mayor …
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Lisa Lerer / New York Times:
Mamdani Gets Backing From National Democrats as Trump Enters Fray
Mamdani Gets Backing From National Democrats as Trump Enters Fray
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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 …
Reuters:
People killed in US boat strike were not Tren de Aragua, Venezuela minister says — Investigations show none of 11 dead were drug traffickers-Venezuela minister — Trump administration has provided scant information about strike — White House insists those killed were ‘narcoterrorists’
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