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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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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.
New York Times:
Trump Escalates Attacks on Political Opponents After Charlie Kirk's Killing — President Trump has promised to bring the killer to justice while using the moment to blame the left — and only the left — more broadly. — President Trump and his top advisers are escalating their attacks …
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Rich Calder / New York Post:
Charlie Kirk assassination latest shooting committed by trans people and advocates
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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
Marco Margaritoff / HuffPost:
Jasmine Crockett Tears Into MAGA Rhetoric Following Kirk Death: ‘I Am Going On Facts’
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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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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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NBC News:
After Charlie Kirk's death, teachers and professors nationwide fired or disciplined over social media posts
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Taylor Telford / Washington Post:
Workers are getting fired, placed on leave over Charlie Kirk posts
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Don Moynihan / Can We Still Govern?:
The worst takes from a bad week
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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 …
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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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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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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Wall Street Journal:
Toxic Fumes Are Leaking Into Airplanes, Sickening Crews and Passengers — Doctors compare brain effects to concussions in NFL players. A Wall Street Journal investigation shows the problem is getting worse and not much is being done about it — “Do you smell that?”
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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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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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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Reuters:
Venezuela says the U.S. intercepted and boarded a Venezuelan tuna vessel in a “hostile” manner — The Venezuelan government announced on Saturday that a U.S. destroyer intercepted, boarded and occupied a Venezuelan tuna fishing vessel for eight hours in the waters of the South American country's Special Economic Zone on Friday.
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Jonathan Mattise / Associated Press:
Memphis mayor says he got confirmation National Guard would be deployed from Trump's TV comments — Memphis' mayor said Saturday that President Donald Trump's TV announcement the day before was the first hard confirmation he received that the National Guard would be sent to the city an anti-crime mission.
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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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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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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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Siri Chilukuri / The Guardian:
Illinois lawmakers demand answers in Ice killing: ‘A traffic violation should never amount to a death sentence’ — Governor JB Pritzker joins US representative Delia Ramirez in response to shooting death of Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez — A US congresswoman from Illinois and local officials …
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