Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video
Read full article: Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in videoA video played in a Utah court reveals that the defendant in Charlie Kirkās killing told his roommate āhe wishes he hadnāt done itā the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University.
The Latest: Defense, prosecution argue at Kirk assassination hearing over evidence to be admitted
Read full article: The Latest: Defense, prosecution argue at Kirk assassination hearing over evidence to be admittedA weeklong preliminary hearing for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has paused for the day and will resume Thursday.
Prosecutors play video in court of suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting after he turned himself in
Read full article: Prosecutors play video in court of suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting after he turned himself inProsecutors in Utah played a video clip that provided a rare glimpse of Tyler Robinson after the defendant in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk first turned himself in.
The Latest: Video shows Tyler Robinson before and after killing Charlie Kirk, investigators say
Read full article: The Latest: Video shows Tyler Robinson before and after killing Charlie Kirk, investigators sayThe weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has entered its second day.
Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie Kirk
Read full article: Investigator says video shows defendant going onto roof to kill Charlie KirkAn investigator says the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk strolled Utah Valley University in shorts and a T-shirt and bought a meal at Chick-fil-A on the morning of the conservative activist's assassination.
The Latest: Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
Read full article: The Latest: Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trialA five-day preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has begun in Utah.
Sean Duffy's son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in a Wisconsin congressional race
Read full article: Sean Duffy's son-in-law divides Trump-backing Republicans in a Wisconsin congressional raceU.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is doing all he can to get his 26-year-old son-in-law elected to his old congressional district in the vast north woods of Wisconsin.
Former officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination
Read full article: Former officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassinationA former campus police officer says he found an apparent āsniper padā on a gravel rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated.
Judge holds prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case in contempt for comments about his guilt
Read full article: Judge holds prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case in contempt for comments about his guiltThe Utah judge in the murder case over conservative activist's Charlie Kirkās killing has held prosecutors in contempt of court over comments they made about defendant Tyler Robinson's guilt.
Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person at preliminary hearing
Read full article: Judge says roommate of Charlie Kirk murder suspect won't testify in person at preliminary hearingThe Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirkās killing has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinsonās former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'
Read full article: JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'Vice President JD Vance writes about his religious journey in a new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith."
Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk try to block prosecutors from seeking death penalty
Read full article: Lawyers for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk try to block prosecutors from seeking death penaltyDefense lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are asking a judge to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty as punishment for comments they made in the media about a bullet fragment recovered from Kirkās body.
The Kennedy Center drops 'Trump' branding as Bill Maherās Twain Award guests are revealed
Read full article: The Kennedy Center drops 'Trump' branding as Bill Maherās Twain Award guests are revealedBill Maher is set to receive the Mark Twain Award for American Humor at the Kennedy Center on June 28.
A key hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be public, judge rules
Read full article: A key hearing for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be public, judge rulesA Utah judge has declined a request from the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to restrict access to parts of his July preliminary hearing.
Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictment
Read full article: Southern Poverty Law Center seeks dismissal of 'vindictive' Justice Department indictmentThe Southern Poverty Law Center says a Justice Department indictment against the group is part of a ātop-downā campaign of retribution against President Donald Trumpās perceived political enemies and represents a vindictive prosecution that must be dismissed.
Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 legal settlement
Read full article: Woman fired by Indiana university over Charlie Kirk post to receive $225,000 legal settlementAttorneys say a woman fired by an Indiana university over her Facebook post criticizing Charlie Kirk will receive $225,000 in a legal settlement.
Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement
Read full article: Tennessee man jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlementTennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearing
Read full article: Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearingA Utah judge will decide whether to restrict access to parts of a July preliminary hearing and seal some exhibits in the case of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk.
Judge rejects request to ban cameras in court from man charged with killing Charlie Kirk
Read full article: Judge rejects request to ban cameras in court from man charged with killing Charlie KirkA Utah judge has rejected a request from the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk to ban cameras from his high-profile murder case.
Southern Poverty Law Center leader pleads not guilty for organization in federal donor fraud case
Read full article: Southern Poverty Law Center leader pleads not guilty for organization in federal donor fraud caseThe leader of the Southern Poverty Law Center has pleaded not guilty on behalf of the organization to charges that the civil rights group has defrauded donors by failing to disclose that money would be paid to informants inside extremist groups.
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel ā again ā after morbid joke about first lady
Read full article: Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel ā again ā after morbid joke about first ladyBoth President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, are calling on ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night comic joked last week that the first lady had āthe glow of an expectant widow.ā.
Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informants
Read full article: Southern Poverty Law Center charged with defrauding donors with payments to extremist informantsThe Southern Poverty Law Center has been indicted on federal fraud charges alleging it improperly raised millions of dollars to secretly pay leaders of the Ku Klux Klan and other hate groups for inside information.
Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to OJ and Charlie Kirk's killing
Read full article: Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to OJ and Charlie Kirk's killingCameras in U.S. courtrooms have offered the world a portal into the inner workings of notorious criminal proceedings.
Defense team in Charlie Kirk murder case says courtroom cameras are unfairly tilting case
Read full article: Defense team in Charlie Kirk murder case says courtroom cameras are unfairly tilting caseDefense witnesses in the prosecution of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk say conjecture about the case is making it impossible to have a fair trial.
As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feuds
Read full article: As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump's war, memes and feudsVice President JD Vance used a Turning Point USA event to defend President Donald Trumpās aggression in Iran and play down the resulting tensions between Washington and the Vatican.
Turning Point USAās high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concerns
Read full article: Turning Point USAās high school push in GOP states meets free speech and religion concernsA push by Republican leaders to promote Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools is stirring a free speech debate.
Texas Tech discipline against law student over alleged Charlie Kirk comments stands after court ruling
Read full article: Texas Tech discipline against law student over alleged Charlie Kirk comments stands after court rulingUniversity officials issued a written reprimand for the alleged comments. The lawsuit argues Texas Tech violated her free speech rights.
āHow Conservative Women Actā: Social media comedian Druski sparks debate with viral āErika Kirkā skit
Read full article: āHow Conservative Women Actā: Social media comedian Druski sparks debate with viral āErika Kirkā skitA new parody skit from online comedian Druski is drawing strong reactions across social media, with audiences split over whether his latest parody is effective satire or crosses the line.
FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block it
Read full article: FCC approves merger of local television owners Nexstar and Tegna as two lawsuits seek to block itThe Federal Communications Commission has approved the merger of the Nexstar Media Group and its rival Tegna, creating a company that will control more than 250 television stations across the country, most of them local affiliates of ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC.
Joe Kent's resignation over Iran war reignites antisemitism fears and debate over Israeli influence
Read full article: Joe Kent's resignation over Iran war reignites antisemitism fears and debate over Israeli influenceJoe Kentās resignation from President Donald Trumpās counterterrorism team is fueling a Republican fight over the Iran war and talk about Israel that critics call antisemitic.
Judge in Charlie Kirk killing case denies some efforts to limit media access
Read full article: Judge in Charlie Kirk killing case denies some efforts to limit media accessThe man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on an Utah college campus was in court as a state judge denied some defense efforts to limit public access to certain documents.
Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff
Read full article: Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoffState Rep. James Talarico topped Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in Texas' closely watched Democratic Senate primary.
Utah judge rejects defense's motion to disqualify prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk killing case
Read full article: Utah judge rejects defense's motion to disqualify prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk killing caseA judge has decided to keep prosecutors on the case of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing in Utah.
As antisemitism rises and strife over Israel continues, Josh Shapiro turns toward his Jewish faith
Read full article: As antisemitism rises and strife over Israel continues, Josh Shapiro turns toward his Jewish faithPennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro may be the nationās most prominent Jewish politician as antisemitism surges across America.
The Latest: Armed man shot, killed after entering perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
Read full article: The Latest: Armed man shot, killed after entering perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service saysAn armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trumpās resort in Palm Beach, Florida.
Speaker denies request for Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at Capitol, citing precedent
Read full article: Speaker denies request for Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at Capitol, citing precedentHouse Speaker Mike Johnsonās office has denied a request to have the late Rev. Jesse Jackson lie in honor in the United States Capitol Rotunda due to precedents that such honors are usually only designated for presidents.
Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses
Read full article: Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from public dispute with CBS bossesLate-night host Stephen Colbert isn't backing down from his public dispute with CBS bosses over what he can air on his show.
Texas Republican Paxton steps up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. Cornyn ahead of early voting
Read full article: Texas Republican Paxton steps up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. Cornyn ahead of early votingTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is stepping up his race for the U.S. Senate with early voting about to begin for the March 3 GOP primary.
Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed
Read full article: Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposedPresident Donald Trump has endorsed Nexstar Media Groupās $6.2 billion purchase of broadcast rival Tegna in an apparent reversal from his earlier criticism of the deal.
Don Lemon says a dozen agents came to arrest him even though he offered to turn himself in
Read full article: Don Lemon says a dozen agents came to arrest him even though he offered to turn himself inIndependent journalist Don Lemon says about a dozen federal agents came to his Los Angeles hotel to arrest him last week.
Defense objects to showing videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims bias
Read full article: Defense objects to showing videos of Charlie Kirk's killing in murder case, claims biasGraphic videos showing the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus have gone viral, drawing millions of views.
CBS News chief Bari Weiss tells staff 'we're toast' if they continue on current path
Read full article: CBS News chief Bari Weiss tells staff 'we're toast' if they continue on current pathCBS News chief Bari Weiss told her staff that āwe're toastā if the network continues with its current business strategy and invoked legendary newsman Walter Cronkite as a symbol of old thinking.
Defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing asks judge to disqualify prosecutors
Read full article: Defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing asks judge to disqualify prosecutorsThe Utah man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk returned to court Friday as his attorneys seek to disqualify prosecutors in the case.
Stephen A. Smith accidentally calls Texans WR Christian Kirk āCharlie Kirkā in live slip-up on ESPNās First Take
Read full article: Stephen A. Smith accidentally calls Texans WR Christian Kirk āCharlie Kirkā in live slip-up on ESPNās First TakeIn an effort to shine light on Christian Kirkās career night, Stephen A. Smith accidentally confused the Texansā wide receiver with Charlie Kirk, a conservative political commentator who was assassinated last September.
Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro
Read full article: Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of MaduroFor thousands of Venezuelans living in the U.S., the days since the Trump administration ousted Venezuelan President NicolƔs Maduro have brought a mixture of joy and trepidation.
Texas teachersā union sues TEA over investigations into educatorsā speech after Charlie Kirk assassination
Read full article: Texas teachersā union sues TEA over investigations into educatorsā speech after Charlie Kirk assassinationTexas American Federation of Teachers filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the Texas Education Agency and its commissioner, Mike Morath, alleging the state unlawfully investigated educators for protected speech following the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk on a college campus in Utah in Sept. 2025.
Texas teachers union sues state education agency for investigating social media posts about Charlie Kirk
Read full article: Texas teachers union sues state education agency for investigating social media posts about Charlie KirkThe Texas Education Agency received hundreds of complaints about educatorsā online reactions to the conservative activistās death.
Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signatures
Read full article: Ex-Arizona lawmaker who questioned election integrity gets probation for using forged signaturesA former Republican lawmaker in Arizona has been sentenced to probation and a five-year ban on running for public office.
Court releases transcript from closed hearing for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Read full article: Court releases transcript from closed hearing for man accused of killing Charlie KirkA Utah judge has ordered the release of a transcript from a closed-door hearing in October over whether the man charged with killing Charlie Kirk must be shackled during court proceedings.
Turning Point USA's Erika Kirk backs Vice President JD Vance's potential 2028 presidential bid
Read full article: Turning Point USA's Erika Kirk backs Vice President JD Vance's potential 2028 presidential bidErika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and current CEO of the conservative youth group, endorsed the potential presidential bid of Vice President JD Vance in the 2028 election.
Young conservative women find a home in Turning Point with Charlie Kirk's widow at the helm
Read full article: Young conservative women find a home in Turning Point with Charlie Kirk's widow at the helmYoung women who have grown emboldened in their conservative beliefs are attending the annual conference held by Turning Point USA.
Conservatives clash at Turning Point USA conference over MAGA movement's direction
Read full article: Conservatives clash at Turning Point USA conference over MAGA movement's directionConservative influencers clashed at Turning Point USA's annual youth conference over the future of President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" movement.
FCC leader says agency is no longer independent as heās grilled by Democrats over Kimmel controversy
Read full article: FCC leader says agency is no longer independent as heās grilled by Democrats over Kimmel controversyDemocratic senators are criticizing the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission for pressuring broadcasters to take ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off the air.
Trump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killing
Read full article: Trump levels political attack on Rob Reiner in inflammatory post after his killingPresident Donald Trump is blaming Rob Reinerās outspoken opposition to the president for the actor-directorās killing, delivering the unsubstantiated claim in a post that seemed intent on decrying his opponents even in the face of a tragedy.
The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for 1st time as a judge weighs media access
Read full article: The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk appears in court for 1st time as a judge weighs media accessThe Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk has made his first in-person court appearance as his attorneys push to further limit media access in the high-profile criminal case.
Takeover bid of parent company means limbo for CNN, some fellow cable networks
Read full article: Takeover bid of parent company means limbo for CNN, some fellow cable networksIt's a tough time for CNN, which looks like it will be in management limbo for some time with Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid of its parent company, Warner Bros.
Texas launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every high school
Read full article: Texas launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in every high schoolRepublican officials in Oklahoma and Florida have also launched plans to expand the presence of the conservative youth organization founded by Charlie Kirk.
Oklahoma university instructor on leave after failing Bible-based essay on gender
Read full article: Oklahoma university instructor on leave after failing Bible-based essay on genderA University of Oklahoma instructor has been placed on leave after a student complained about receiving a failing grade on a paper.
X's new feature raises questions about the foreign origins of some popular US political accounts
Read full article: X's new feature raises questions about the foreign origins of some popular US political accountsOver the weekend, Elon Muskās X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based.
The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from Congress
Read full article: The Latest: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former Trump loyalist, says she will resign from CongressRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia says she is resigning from Congress in January.
Trump administration designates 4 left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations
Read full article: Trump administration designates 4 left-wing European networks as terrorist organizationsPresident Donald Trump's administration is designating four left-wing European networks as terrorist organizations.
Texas lawmakers say colleges have to balance free speech with duty to keep discourse civil
Read full article: Texas lawmakers say colleges have to balance free speech with duty to keep discourse civilLegislative panels were created after Republican leaders criticized students mocking or celebrating conservative activities Charlie Kirkās death.
Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administrator
Read full article: Trump once again nominates tech space traveler Jared Isaacman to serve as NASA administratorPresident Donald Trump is nominating Jared Isaacman to serve as his NASA administrator after all.
Felony dropped after a man spent a month in a Tennessee jail for a Charlie Kirk post
Read full article: Felony dropped after a man spent a month in a Tennessee jail for a Charlie Kirk postAuthorities in Tennessee have dropped a felony charge against Larry Bushart, who spent over a month in jail for a Facebook post about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Erika Kirk's words spotlight forgiveness in a divided nation
Read full article: Erika Kirk's words spotlight forgiveness in a divided nationErika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has sparked a conversation about forgiveness after forgiving the man accused of assassinating her husband.
JD Vance calls for reduction in legal immigration at Turning Point event
Read full article: JD Vance calls for reduction in legal immigration at Turning Point eventVice President JD Vance called for a significant reduction in legal immigration during an appearance at a Turning Point event at the University of Mississippi.
Younger Americans less concerned about political violence and free speech threats: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Younger Americans less concerned about political violence and free speech threats: AP-NORC pollA new AP-NORC poll finds that in the tumultuous political climate marked by this yearās assassination of a conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah and a Democratic legislator in Minnesota, younger adults are much less worried about political violence than older adults.
Donald Trump Jr. mocks 'No Kings' protests and praises father's approach to Mideast at Saudi summit
Read full article: Donald Trump Jr. mocks 'No Kings' protests and praises father's approach to Mideast at Saudi summitDonald Trump Jr. has mocked protesters involved in "No Kings" demonstrations across the United States while praising his father's business approach to the Middle East.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing can wear street clothes in court amid 'extraordinary' attention
Read full article: Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing can wear street clothes in court amid 'extraordinary' attentionA Utah judge has ruled that the 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk can appear in court wearing street clothes but must be physically restrained due to security concerns.
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California says he'll consider presidential run after 2026 midterms
Read full article: Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California says he'll consider presidential run after 2026 midtermsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom, a leading Democratic critic of President Donald Trump, says he'll consider running for the White House in 2028 after the midterm elections next year.
Texas Republicans are redefining higher ed. Itās creating confusion about free speech on campuses.
Read full article: Texas Republicans are redefining higher ed. Itās creating confusion about free speech on campuses.Some students and professors say recent changes and scandals chill speech at universities. Others argue that conservative opinions can now be shared more freely.
How Trump's approval shifted after the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Read full article: How Trump's approval shifted after the ceasefire in Gaza, according to a new AP-NORC pollA new AP-NORC poll finds that more U.S. adults support President Donald Trumpās handling of the conflict in Israel after he brokered a ceasefire deal in Gaza, but his approval ratings on domestic issues remain weak.
Texas AG Ken Paxton to investigate UNT for not disciplining students accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk killing
Read full article: Texas AG Ken Paxton to investigate UNT for not disciplining students accused of celebrating Charlie Kirk killingPaxton called on the university to expel the students. Free speech experts have previously criticized state leaders who laud Kirk as a free speech champion while seeking to discipline those who have celebrated his death.
During troubled times in news industry, 168-year-old Atlantic thrives with newspaper-magazine hybrid
Read full article: During troubled times in news industry, 168-year-old Atlantic thrives with newspaper-magazine hybridJeffrey Goldberg has bold goals: āWe want The Atlantic to be the greatest writer's collective on the planet,ā the magazine's editor-in-chief said.
US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech
Read full article: US revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speechThe Trump administration has revoked the visas of six foreigners deemed by U.S. officials to have made derisive comments or made light of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last month.