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New York Times:
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 …
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Live updates: Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson in custody; family turned him in, sources say — The FBI has offered a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the shooter. … White House defends Patel's handling of the Kirk investigation
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Daily Mail:
Charlie Kirk ‘killer’ identified as Tyler Robinson after assassination in Utah — The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: Listen to the latest on the Daily Mail podcast — The suspect in Charlie Kirk's assassination has been identified as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah resident.
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New York Post:
Tyler Robinson, 22-year-old from Utah, ID'd as Charlie Kirk shooting suspect after father ‘turned him in’ — Trump: ‘We have him’ — President Trump announced early Friday that a suspect for Charlie Kirk's assassination was turned in by his father — with law enforcement sources telling …
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Dan Ladden-Hall / The Daily Beast:
Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Identified as Tyler Robinson, 22: Report — TURNED IN BY FAMILY — President Donald Trump announced that a person had been taken into custody after a days-long manhunt. — The person arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk …
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Washington Post:
Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting turned in by family friend, Utah governor says — Authorities have identified a suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, potentially capping a two-day manhunt after the brazen shooting in front of a large outdoor audience …
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Associated Press:
Live Updates: Charlie Kirk's Killer Still At Large as Officials Ask Public for Help
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NBC News:
Suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing is identified by officials
Suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing is identified by officials
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CNN:
What we know about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson
What we know about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson
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Axios:
Suspected shooter arrested in Charlie Kirk killing, Trump says
Suspected shooter arrested in Charlie Kirk killing, Trump says
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Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
Charlie Kirk shooter: Officials identify Tyler Robinson as suspect after arrest
Charlie Kirk shooter: Officials identify Tyler Robinson as suspect after arrest
Associated Press:
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone, authorities say
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’ and likely acted alone, authorities say
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New Republic:
Trump Drug Boat Bombing Takes Darker Turn as Damning New Info Emerges — Questions are mounting about President Trump's decision to bomb a small boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing all 11 people on board. The administration says these were drug cartel members who posed a threat to the United States …
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Associated Press:
Trump says he'll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns — President Donald Trump said Friday he'll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns there with the support of the mayor and the governor. Trump, a Republican, said on Fox News Channel …
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Meredith Lee Hill / Politico:
'Don't even bother dealing with them,' Trump says of Democrats' shutdown demands
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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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Thomas Zimmer / Democracy Americana:
The Right Wants a Reichstag Fire — An audio version of this piece will be added by Saturday morning. — Quickly, before we get started: For the last time, I promise, I want to start with a sincere apology: I am very sorry about the prolonged silence of the past few weeks.
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Guy Chazan / Financial Times:
American right vows vengeance after killing of Charlie Kirk
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Marita Vlachou / HuffPost:
Gov. Josh Shapiro Puts Trump On Blast For ‘Dangerous’ Response To Charlie Kirk's Killing
Gov. Josh Shapiro Puts Trump On Blast For ‘Dangerous’ Response To Charlie Kirk's Killing
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New York Times:
Georgia ICE Raid Netted Workers With Short-Term Business Visas — Last week's immigration operation at a battery plant highlighted a tactic that companies use to bring in foreign workers to establish new operations. — Almost 500 people were detained during a raid of a Georgia battery plant owned …
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Nanette Asimov / San Francisco Chronicle:
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 …
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The Hill:
‘Why are yall sad?’ Teachers, firefighters, officials on leave or fired over Charlie Kirk posts — Related Video: GOP Lawmakers Urge BIG TECH To ‘Ban For Life’ Users Celebrating Charlie Kirk's Shooting — (NEXSTAR) - Teachers, firefighters, elected officials and even a cable news contributor …
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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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Tom Phillips / The Guardian:
Brazilians take to the streets to celebrate Bolsonaro conviction
Brazilians take to the streets to celebrate Bolsonaro conviction
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Politico:
Why Hakeem Jeffries hasn't been able to bend Democrats to his will on redistricting … After a post-2020 Census revision, only three of the state's 17 congressional districts are represented by Republicans. But up to four Democratic incumbents could face tougher races if those GOP-held seats …
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A. Pawlowski / NBC Boston:
Man, 34, has tooth implanted in eye to restore his vision … Brent Chapman can see again after doctors pulled out one of his teeth, flattened it, drilled a hole in it, placed a lens inside and implanted the tooth in one of his eyes. — It seems bizarre, but the complex operation …
Denver Post:
‘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 |
Cheyanne M. Daniels / Politico:
Congressional Black Caucus calls for investigation into HBCU threats — The Congressional Black Caucus demanded that the Department of Justice and FBI “swiftly” investigate a series of threats that were made to historically Black colleges and universities across the country on Thursday.
David Strom / HotAir:
Our Education Schools Are Churning Out Hateful People, and He Is One of the Reasons Why — A lot of people have noticed that a disproportionate number of teachers have been celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk. — If you haven't been following the disastrous state of our public schools …
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Washington Post:
Health insurance premiums poised to spike over drug costs, tariff threats — Increases in private and government-sponsored medical coverage pose dangers for Republicans in 2026 midterm elections. — Just now — Health insurance costs in the United States are on track for their biggest jump …
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The Verge:
Charlie Kirk's alleged killer scratched bullets with a Helldivers combo and a furry sex meme — The suspected shooter left a hodgepodge of extremely online taunts. … Tyler Robinson, apprehended last night in connection to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk …
Associated Press:
Trump approves federal disaster aid for storms and flooding in 6 states — President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster aid for six states and tribes following storms and floods that occurred this spring and summer. — The disaster declarations, announced Thursday …
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William Kristol / The Bulwark:
Kirk Killing Suspect in Custody — As we were preparing to send this newsletter, Donald Trump made a surprise announcement during a morning appearance on the Fox & Friends couch: Law enforcement believes it has apprehended the assassin who shot Charlie Kirk on Wednesday.
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Lisa Needham / Public Notice:
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