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.

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.

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 …

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.

Scrutiny Mounts Over F.B.I. Under Patel as Kirk's Killer Remains at Large  —  Already, a series of missteps by Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, in recent months have invited worries that he has eroded public confidence in the agency.  —  On Thursday morning, a day after hastily suggesting …

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 …

Trump tried to convince deported South Korean workers to stay and train Americans  —  South Korea chooses to bring ‘exhausted and in-shock’ workers home after plant raid  —  Your support helps us to tell the story  —  From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech …

$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.

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.

No Arrests in Charlie Kirk's Killing as FBI Seeks Help From Public  —  After a day of hunting for a suspect in the assassination, investigators pleaded for help from the public.  —  The gunman who fatally shot the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk remained on the run Thursday night as a frantic …

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 …

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 …

‘Radicalized’ Evergreen High School shooter appeared to hold antisemitic, violent views in online accounts  —  Officials say suspect, who fatally shot himself, was Desmond Holly.  Two students remain in critical condition.  —  [email protected] |  The Denver Post, SETH KLAMANN |

Grocery inflation highest since 2022 as Trump tariffs pile up  —  President Trump spent his 2024 campaign promising Americans he'd lower grocery prices.  — Virtually all major grocery categories are now more expensive than they were a year ago, some substantially so.

Charlie Kirk's Murder Is a Tragedy and a Disaster  —  The assassination of Charlie Kirk threatens to embolden the far right and provide Donald Trump with a pretext for crushing dissent.  Escalating political violence corrodes democratic norms and poses a unique threat to the Left.

UC Berkeley gives Trump administration 160 names in antisemitism probe  —  UC Berkeley has given the Trump administration the names of 160 students, faculty and staff and information about their “potential connection to reports of alleged antisemitism” to comply with a federal investigation …

Introducing quote posts  —  Over the years, we've learned just how essential quoting is to many of you.  When done responsibly, quoting allows us to expand discussions, make new connections, and amplify underrepresented voices.  —  Quoting is a powerful tool, and like any tool, it can be misused.

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.

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 …

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’

California lawmakers pass bill to ban ICE agents from wearing masks … Newsom now has about a month to decide whether to sign or veto the mask bill.  The Democratic governor has publicly questioned whether the state has the authority to regulate federal law enforcement …

El Paso family claims Border Patrol killed their dog during search, CBP reviewing incident  —  EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection says they are reviewing a “use of force incident” in El Paso, after a family says a Border Patrol agent unjustifiably shot and killed their dog.

Politically Motivated Violence is Rare in the United States  —  It's a tragedy nonetheless  —  Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated while speaking at an event in Utah yesterday.  The police have not arrested a suspect, but the assassin was likely motivated by political disagreements with Kirk.

Trump, 79, Called Out for ‘Droopy’ Face at 9/11 Memorial  —  BAD LOOK  —  The right side of the president's face sparked a wave of online speculation on Thursday.  —  President Donald Trump was sporting a doozy of a droopy face as he ventured outside the White House Thursday amid mounting questions about his health.