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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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
Discussion: HuffPost, The Hill and New York Post
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 …
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.).
Discussion: Reuters and twitchy.com
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
ABC News:
Charlie Kirk's death puts spotlight on rise in political violence
Ross O'Keefe / Washington Examiner:
Charlie Kirk assassination: New person of interest sought after another was released
The Hill:
Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot, killed at speaking event in Utah
Calen Razor / Politico:
Capitol agenda: Charlie Kirk's killing sends a chill through Congress
Discussion: New York Times and Raw Story
Russell Leung / CNBC:
‘The country will heal’ after Charlie Kirk's assassination, Trump tells CNBC
Discussion: RealClearPolitics
Sarah Rumpf / Mediaite:
Florida Reporter Suspended After Texting MAGA Congressman to Ask If He Still Supports Campus Carry After Kirk Shooting
Discussion: Raw Story and BizPac Review
Rob Taub / NewsNation:
Charlie Kirk was ‘like a brother to me,’ says Donald Trump Jr.
Associated Press:
Politicians who have experienced violence directly react to Charlie Kirk shooting
New York Times:
Charlie Kirk Assassination Raises Fear of Surging Political Violence
Discussion: Politico
Punchbowl News:   9/11/25 ☀️ AM: … Today is the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States.
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 …
Discussion: Raw Story and NewsMax.com
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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 …
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.
Discussion: Reuters and The Independent
Associated Press:
UK fires ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson over his links to Jeffrey Epstein
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
Discussion: Mercury News
Paul Campos / Lawyers, Guns & Money:   Hosea 8:7  —  Charlie Kirk, the conservative founder and president of Turning Point USA …
Courtenay Brown / Axios:
Inflation heats up in August as Trump tariffs ripple across economy  —  The Consumer Price Index rose in August, though a gauge that excludes food and energy held steady, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said on Thursday.  —  Why it matters: Overall inflation heated up for the fourth straight month …
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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 …
Discussion: The Hill, KSTP-TV and NewsMax.com
Scott Horsley / NPR:
Inflation climbs in August as grocery and gas prices jump
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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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
Salt Lake Tribune:
No shooter in custody after Charlie Kirk killing as ‘investigation and manhunt’ continue, Utah law enforcement says
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 …
Discussion: CNN and BizPac Review
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Politico:
Massie's Epstein discharge petition inches closer to 218 signatures
Discussion: Daily Mail
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 …
Discussion: The Atlantic and Jewish Insider
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Aaron Rupar / Public Notice:
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