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Marc Caputo / Axios:
Kirk suspect's transgender roommate “aghast,” may be key to motive — Authorities are investigating whether Tyler Robinson, suspected of killing Charlie Kirk, believed Kirk's views on gender identity were “hateful” to people like Robinson's transgender roommate, six sources familiar with the case tell Axios.
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Peter Nicholas / NBC News:
Trump says he wants national healing — while blaming the ‘radical left’ as a barrier — In an interview with NBC News, Trump talked about the Charlie Kirk assassination, criticized “a radical left group of lunatics” and called for Democratic donor George Soros to be jailed.
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Josh Boswell / Daily Mail:
Tyler Robinson's roommate who tipped off FBI is identified as family refuse to deny transgender motive for Charlie Kirk assassination — A 22-year-old wannabe professional gamer who lived with Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin gave cops incriminating text messages leading to his arrest.
New York Times:
Trump Escalates Attacks on Political Opponents After Charlie Kirk's Killing
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Josh Christenson / New York Post:
Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson lived with transgender partner: source
Don Moynihan / Can We Still Govern?:
The worst takes from a bad week
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The Atlantic:
One of Utah's Own — Before the president of the United States announced on this morning's broadcast …
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Jamelle Bouie / New York Times:
Charlie Kirk Didn't Shy Away From Who He Was. We Shouldn't Either. — Virtually every person of note in American politics has, rightfully, condemned the horrific killing of Charlie Kirk and expressed their deep concerns about the growing incidence of political violence in the United States.
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Raphael Satter / Reuters:
Charlie Kirk's allies warn Americans: Mourn him properly or else — Republicans warn against mocking Kirk's death, threaten dire consequences — At least 13 people fired or suspended for allegedly disrespecting Kirk's memory — Online campaigns directed by Republicans continue to target Kirk's critics online
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Wall Street Journal:
These Charts Show How Putin Is Defying Trump by Escalating Airstrikes on Ukraine — Russia has significantly stepped up its drone and missile strikes this year — KYIV, Ukraine—Russia has significantly escalated strikes on Ukraine since President Trump took office, data show …
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Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Trump Says He Will Impose More Sanctions on Russia if NATO Does
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Barak Ravid / Axios:
Trump ties new Russia sanctions to NATO tariffs on China
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Thomas Mackintosh / BBC:
Dozens of officers injured as up to 150,000 join Tommy Robinson rally — Twenty-six officers have been injured while policing a protest organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, which saw up to 150,000 people march through central London. — Tensions flared at the Unite the Kingdom rally …
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Berkeley Lovelace Jr / NBC News:
Families on Obamacare brace for higher health care premiums next year — Tax credits made ACA plans affordable for middle-class families. They're set to expire at the end of this year. — Leighanne Safford and her husband, Lorry, pay just $278 a month for health insurance.
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Lisa Lerer / New York Times:
Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Leaders for Delay in Endorsing Mamdani — At an annual fund-raiser in Iowa, the Maryland Democrat said he supported Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City and said people were sick of “spineless politics.” — Senator Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland …
Megan Messerly / Politico:
Trump is selling a strong economy. Voters aren't buying it. … “That's a thing that I know the White House political team is nervous about because there's a reality and there's a perception. And the reality is the economy is doing fine and the perception is people are still worried …
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Noah Smith / Noahpinion:
The Bluesky-ization of the American left — I remember walking through a bookstore in college and seeing an issue of Foreign Affairs with the headline “The Palestinian H-bomb”. I was curious, so I picked it up off the rack and gave it a quick read. The article — written during the days …
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Washington Post:
Pentagon plan envisions 1,000 troops for Louisiana policing mission — Documents reviewed by The Washington Post illustrate the Trump administration's evolving strategy for sending the military into cities with Democratic majorities. — Just now — The Trump administration has drafted …
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Washington Post:
How Charlie Kirk's social media machine rewired a generation's politics — The 31-year-old activist and provocateur build a modern political organization for the social media age, through the arts of online discourse and discord. — Last month, as social media buzzed with news that Taylor Swift …
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Politico, masslive.com and Slate
NBC News:
After Charlie Kirk's death, teachers and professors nationwide fired or disciplined over social media posts — At least a dozen faculty and staff have faced fallout over insensitive comments online. — Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk this week …
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WRAL-TV, OutsideTheBeltway, The Hill, The Midwesterner, American Thinker, The Federalist, KCRG-TV, Townhall, Houston Public Media, Truthout, FOX 13 Tampa Bay and UPI
Brooke Singman / Fox News:
Trump praises FBI Director Kash Patel for speedy capture of Charlie Kirk assassin — In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, Trump said he was ‘very proud’ of the FBI — EXCLUSIVE: President Trump on Saturday praised FBI Director Kash Patel for the remarkable speed …
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Mediaite, CNN, TMZ.com, Washington Post, The Post Millennial, The Guardian, The Independent, Tampa Free Press, Politico and Breitbart
Perry Bacon / New Republic:
Brazil Stopped Its Trump. It's Pathetic that We Couldn't Stop Ours. — The incumbent president lost the election and then tried to overturn the results, concluding with his supporters invading government buildings in the nation's capitol. A few months later, he was barred from seeking elective office.
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Jack Nicas / New York Times:
Brazil Defies Trump's Demands by Convicting Bolsonaro
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Hilary Hanson / HuffPost:
'Just Kill ‘Em’: Fox Host Makes Shocking Comment On Homeless People — “Fox and Friends” co-host Brian Kilmeade made a jaw-dropping remark while discussing homelessness and mental health. — “Fox and Friends” co-host Brian Kilmeade suggested this week that homeless people suffering …
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Andrew Dyer / KPBS Public Media:
San Diego Navy doctor fired after right-wing activists find pronouns on social media — A San Diego Navy doctor was removed from command last week after right wing activists began sharing screenshots of her LinkedIn account on X. — Cmdr. Janelle Marra is a Navy physician with 21 years of service.
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San Diego Union-Tribune
Steve Chapman / The UnPopulist:
Trump's State Terrorism Against Venezuela Will Endanger American Lives — If the champion of the rules-based international order turns to violence as a first resort, so will other countries — A president hell-bent on shattering norms and terrifying the world may eventually run out of ways to evoke horror.
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