Charlie Kirk
‘We have to speak out,’ Jimmy Kimmel says in his late night return
The comedian was suspended for nearly a week by ABC's parent company, Disney, before returning to airwaves on Tuesday night.
After Charlie Kirk’s murder, some Republicans talk revival as others seek retribution
Some Republicans have used Charlie Kirk's killing as a call to spiritual revival. Others, including President Trump, have used it to escalate attacks on the left.
MAGA movement will bid farewell to Charlie Kirk with a hometown funeral in Arizona
Kirk's funeral is expected to bring tens of thousands of his supporters to a stadium in Glendale, Ariz. President Trump will deliver remarks, as will several top White House officials.
Social media is shattering America’s understanding of Charlie Kirk’s death
There is a deep schism in how Americans understand the assassination that took place a little more than a week ago and that gap is being widened by social media.
What to know about Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow and Turning Point USA’s new CEO
Erika Kirk, 36, has a devotional podcast and Christian clothing line. She has vowed to continue her late husband's work.
Legal experts say pulling Jimmy Kimmel from air may amount to illegal ‘jawboning’
Free speech scholars say ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely represents "jawboning," when government officials pressure private companies to suppress speech.
Why was Kirk killed? Evidence paints complicated picture of alleged assassin
The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has unleashed a frenzy of recrimination — and finger-pointing. But the suspect's politics may be less clear than some say.
Foreign influencers are doing their best to spin the Charlie Kirk assassination
Russia, Iran and China have all attempted to shape the narrative, but so far, their influence has been relatively minor, experts say.
Kirk shooting videos spread online, even to viewers who didn’t want to see them
Graphic videos of the Charlie Kirk shooting spread widely online, raising concerns over the emotional and political toll of exposure to violent imagery.
‘People are scared’: Congress grapples with increasing political violence
House Republicans put forth a proposal to fund the government that includes $30 million for lawmaker security, as Congress grapples with increasing political violence.
FBI Director Patel set to testify on Capitol Hill amid questions over his leadership
Kash Patel's appearance in the Senate comes at a delicate time for the director, who is a loyalist of President Trump but has no experience leading an organization like the FBI.
JD Vance hosts ‘The Charlie Kirk Show,’ paying tribute with top White House officials
The broadcast was a striking reminder of Kirk's influence, both as a leader in the young conservative space and a behind-the-scenes political player who helped shape President Trump's agenda.
A Utah church embarks on a healing journey in the aftermath of the Kirk assassination
A church in Orem, Utah, the city where Charlie Kirk was killed, brings healing during its Sunday service. "We're going to be navigating this as a community and as a church family for months to come."
Utah residents are reeling, knowing the Charlie Kirk suspect is one of their own
"This is everywhere. Every community, every town, every state," one of the suspect's neighbors said. "It's going to be everybody's neighbor, everybody's classmate. It's not at all unusual anymore."
Charlie Kirk’s widow: ‘You have no idea what you have just unleashed’
Erika Kirk said Charlie Kirk's mission will continue, and thanked law enforcement and President Trump for supporting her family in the aftermath of her husband's death.
Opinion: Our backgrounds and beliefs may vary, but we’re all American
NPR's Scott Simon recounts the toll of five years of political violence in the U.S.
People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk
Some GOP officials want to clamp down on perceived expressions of schadenfreude about Charlie Kirk's death. Conservative activists are publicizing social media posts that are "celebrating" his death.
How the Italian anthem ‘Bella Ciao’ is connected to Charlie Kirk’s killing
From its association with workers' rights in the 19th century to its inclusion in a video game, the famous old Italian song "Bella Ciao" has an evolving legacy.
Political violence is on the rise in America. What’s driving it?
Before his apprehension, speculation about the identity and motivations of Charlie Kirk's killer filled the void. A increasingly familiar pattern of political violence is taking shape in America.
Utah governor, known for ‘disagreeing better,’ calls for calm after Kirk shooting
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, encouraged young people to "choose a different path" from rage and violence. The mantra of "disagreeing better" has morphed into Cox's brand as a politician.
33 hours: A timeline of Charlie Kirk’s shooting and the search for a suspect
Authorities said the suspect in Kirk's killing, Tyler Robinson, was detained on Thursday night — less than 36 hours after the shooting. Here's what happened in between.
The suspect in Charlie Kirk killing has been arrested. Here’s what we know
The suspect has been identified as Tyler Robinson of Utah. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Robinson's family members reached out to a friend, who contacted the Washington County sheriff's office on Thursday.
Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparks grief and rage online
Some conservative influencers mourned Kirk's loss, even as others quickly blamed the left.
The killing of Charlie Kirk adds to a time of political upheaval and violence
The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday at a college in Utah is the latest in a series of politically motivated violent acts just in recent months.
What we know about the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Kirk was killed Wednesday while speaking at a campus event in Utah. Authorities are still searching for a suspect, after releasing two people who were previously taken into custody.
Charlie Kirk, a Trump ally and voice for young conservatives, dies at age 31
Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was arguably the most influential voice in young conservatism, and played a pivotal role in President Trump's return to the White House.
