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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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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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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.
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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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Tyler Pager / New York Times:
Trump Says ‘Radical Left’ Rhetoric Contributed to Charlie Kirk's Death — President Trump promised to find those responsible for political violence, as well as the “organizations that fund it and support it.” — President Trump said on Wednesday that rhetoric from the “radical left” …
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Caroline Vakil / The Hill:
Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot, killed during Utah university appearance — Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Wednesday while appearing at an event at Utah Valley University. — President Trump, who grew to be friends with Kirk …
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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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Ron Dicker / HuffPost:
Reporter Suspended After Question About Charlie Kirk Enrages MAGA Congressman — “I am repulsed that you would even think to ask,” the Florida Republican told the journalist. — A reporter from the website Florida Politics was suspended Wednesday after he asked a question about Charlie Kirk that incensed Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.).
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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
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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.
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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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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Mother Jones:
“THIS IS WAR”: Some Right-Wing Figures Call for Retribution Following Kirk Killing
“THIS IS WAR”: Some Right-Wing Figures Call for Retribution Following Kirk Killing
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Salt Lake Tribune:
No shooter in custody after Charlie Kirk killing as ‘investigation and manhunt’ continue, Utah law enforcement says
No shooter in custody after Charlie Kirk killing as ‘investigation and manhunt’ continue, Utah law enforcement says
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Wall Street Journal:
The Murder of Charlie Kirk
The Murder of Charlie Kirk
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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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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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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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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
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Reuters:
Nation on edge: Experts warn of “vicious spiral” in political violence after Kirk killing
Nation on edge: Experts warn of “vicious spiral” in political violence after Kirk killing
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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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CNN:
How Charlie Kirk came to earn Trump's admiration
How Charlie Kirk came to earn Trump's admiration
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Washington Post:
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah event
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah event
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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
BBC:
Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at campus event in Utah
Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot dead at campus event in Utah
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New York Times:
Charlie Kirk Assassination Raises Fear of Surging Political Violence
Charlie Kirk Assassination Raises Fear of Surging Political Violence
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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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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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Associated Press:
UK fires ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson over his links to Jeffrey Epstein — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday fired the country's ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, over his links to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Bloomberg:
Starmer Fires Mandelson as Envoy to US After Epstein Emails
Starmer Fires Mandelson as Envoy to US After Epstein Emails
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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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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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Denver Post:
2 students injured in Evergreen High School shooting; suspect also hospitalized
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Christa Swanson / CBS News:
Shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado leaves several people critically hurt
Shooting at Evergreen High School in Colorado leaves several people critically hurt
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Michael Gold / New York Times:
Republicans Block Schumer's Effort to Force Vote on Epstein Files — Though it failed, Mr. Schumer's proposal brought the contentious debate over the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files to the Senate, which has largely avoided it. — Senate Republicans narrowly blocked …
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Massie's Epstein discharge petition inches closer to 218 signatures
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Jordain Carney / Politico:
Senate GOP defeats Schumer's Epstein gambit
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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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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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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