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6:50 PM ET, September 13, 2025

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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.
Discussion: People For, WBUR and The Intersection
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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 …
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 …
Discussion: Politico, masslive.com and Slate
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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Heather Cox Richardson / Letters from an American:   Since a gunman murdered right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University …
Washington Post:   After Kirk killing, political leaders pull back from public appearances
The Atlantic:
One of Utah's Own  —  Before the president of the United States announced on this morning's broadcast …
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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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.
Josh Christenson / New York Post:
Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson lived with transgender partner: source
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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Barak Ravid / Axios:
Trump ties new Russia sanctions to NATO tariffs on China
Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Trump Says He Will Impose More Sanctions on Russia if NATO Does
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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The Guardian:
Bottles thrown at police as 100 officers clash with ‘unite the kingdom’ marchers - UK politics live
Discussion: Reuters and Los Angeles Times
Reuters:
Over 100,000 anti-immigration protesters march in London
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.
Discussion: Florida Politics, Axios and ACA Signups
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Associated Press:
Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies
Discussion: IJR and Denver Post
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 …
Discussion: Raw Story and The New World
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Paul Kane / Washington Post:   Trump has been missing from campaign to sell ‘big’ bill to voters
Noah Smith / Noahpinion:
The Bluesky-ization of the American left  —  Progressives discovered a seemingly invincible weapon.  One day it stopped working.  —  I remember walking through a bookstore in college and seeing an issue of Foreign Affairs with the headline “The Palestinian H-bomb”.
Discussion: RedState
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 …
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 …
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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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.
McKay Coppins / The Atlantic:
Trump Has a Warning for Spencer Cox  —  Yesterday morning, Governor Spencer Cox stood behind a podium in Orem, Utah, to announce the end of the 34-hour manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer, and to plead for peace in a nation that seemed at risk of spiraling into further violence.
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.
Discussion: CBS News and Bangor Daily News
 
 
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Reuters:
Venezuela says the U.S. intercepted and boarded a Venezuelan tuna vessel in a “hostile” manner
Discussion: KSTP-TV
Justin Glawe / Public Notice:
Kash Patel's FBI is a total mess
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The Right Is Changing the Rules of the Culture War
Maryann Martinez / Daily Mail:
Texas AG is caught in shocking sex scandal as details of secret affair with married Christian influencer mom-of-seven are exposed
Discussion: Crooks and Liars
Emily Peck / Axios:
Why foreign travelers are avoiding the U.S.
Discussion: NewsMax.com and Bangor Daily News
New York Times:
After Trump's Cuts, ‘Crippled’ NPR and PBS Stations Must Transform
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David Gilbert / Wired:
Extremist Groups Hated Charlie Kirk. They're Using His Death to Radicalize Others
 

 
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