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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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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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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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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 …
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 …
Ross O'Keefe / Washington Examiner:
Charlie Kirk assassination: New person of interest sought after another was released — Authorities were searching for a new person of interest Wednesday evening in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk roughly an hour after FBI Director Kash Patel said another person of interest had been released.
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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
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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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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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Washington Post:
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah event
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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
Trump blames ‘radical left’ for Charlie Kirk shooting, but does not mention attacks on Democrats as search for suspect continues - as it happened
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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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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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Reuters:
Death of Charlie Kirk lays bare deep US political divisions
Death of Charlie Kirk lays bare deep US political divisions
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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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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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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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Tyler Pager / New York Times:
Trump Says ‘Radical Left’ Rhetoric Contributed to Charlie Kirk's Death
Trump Says ‘Radical Left’ Rhetoric Contributed to Charlie Kirk's Death
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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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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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
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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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Ashleigh Fields / The Hill:
Lawmakers call for prayers, condemn Charlie Kirk shooting
Lawmakers call for prayers, condemn Charlie Kirk shooting
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
At the White House, Trump's Grief and Shock Turn to Rage Over Charlie Kirk
At the White House, Trump's Grief and Shock Turn to Rage Over Charlie Kirk
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Wall Street Journal:
The Murder of Charlie Kirk
The Murder of Charlie Kirk
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Jeet Heer / The Nation:
The Killing of Charlie Kirk Is Part of a Terrible New Era of Political Violence
The Killing of Charlie Kirk Is Part of a Terrible New Era of Political Violence
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Brad Polumbo / Washington Examiner:
Charlie Kirk's honorable legacy of civil discourse
Charlie Kirk's honorable legacy of civil discourse
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NBC News:
Charlie Kirk, a mobilizing force for young conservatives, shot dead at 31
Charlie Kirk, a mobilizing force for young conservatives, shot dead at 31
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Emma Colton / Fox News:
Charlie Kirk's assassination latest case of conservatives being targeted for murder
Charlie Kirk's assassination latest case of conservatives being targeted for murder
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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 — 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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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.
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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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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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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 — People on board the boat off the coast of Venezuela that was destroyed by the U.S. military last Tuesday were said to have survived an initial strike, according to two American officials familiar with the matter.
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Tom Nichols / The Atlantic:
Russia's Reckless Provocation — Whether by accident or malice, the Russians are risking a wider war in Europe. — Overnight, NATO fired shots against multiple Russian weapons that violated the alliance's airspace. According to Polish authorities, at least 19 Russian drones crossed …
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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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