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New Wrinkle in Kirk Case: Suspect's Trans Roommate

Investigators say the person is cooperating and was 'aghast' at the murder

(Newser) - As investigators continue to suss out the motives for the murder of Charlie Kirk , one of their key focuses is the transgender roommate of suspect Tyler Robinson. Investigators believe their relationship was a romantic one, and they are looking into whether Kirk's conservative views on trans issues factored into...

After Shooting, Kirk Suspect Joked About 'Doppleganger'

New York Times sees messages in Discord group chat

(Newser) - When surveillance photos began circulating after the murder of Charlie Kirk , friends of the man who would eventually be arrested were taken aback: The suspect looked just like their friend, Tyler Robinson. In fact, the New York Times reports that after they began writing about it in a Discord group...

The New Dividing Line: Posts About Charlie Kirk

Actors' praise for slain commentator has drawn criticism from their fans

(Newser) - Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk , it's become clear that there's "no way to talk about this issue without upsetting somebody," an expert on political and social interaction on online platforms said. Among the Americans who have learned that is Kristin Chenoweth. The Broadway star added...

County Official Defies Directive to Lower Flags for Kirk

Reynolds denounces decision by Jon Green, who says activist's rhetoric caused harm

(Newser) - Defying a directive from Gov. Kim Reynolds, the elected leader of a county that's home to Iowa City and the University of Iowa said he won't lower flags to honor Charlie Kirk. Jon Green, chairman of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, condemned the killing of the...

Marines Recruiter Ousted Over Charlie Kirk Post

Pentagon warns troops over comments celebrating Kirk's assassination; other firings also emerge

(Newser) - A Marine Corps recruiter has been dismissed after sharing a social media post referring to the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a "racist man" who was "popped," following a wave of online scrutiny and even warnings from the Pentagon. The post, which circulated widely among...

Kirk's Widow: 'You Have No Idea What You Just Have Unleashed'

Erika Kirk vows to carry on late husband's work after he was fatally shot in Utah

(Newser) - The widow of murdered conservative activist Charlie Kirk has delivered her first public reaction to his shooting death on Wednesday on a college campus in Utah, promising to carry on his mission. "The evildoers responsible for my husband's assassination have no idea what they have done," Erika...

Charlie Kirk's Alleged Killer Is an Electrical Student

Tyler Robinson was 'very compliant' when surrendering, says a law enforcement official

(Newser) - The 22-year-old accused of killing Charlie Kirk has been arrested on suspicion of capital murder, weapons, and obstruction offenses, and is expected to be formally charged early next week, reports the AP . In the meantime, details continue to surface about Tyler Robinson and the fatal shooting. Coverage:
  • The Utah resident
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Utah Governor Poses Tough Question After Arrest

'Is this the end of a dark chapter in our history or the beginning of a darker chapter?'

(Newser) - In his press conference announcing the arrest of a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called the shooting a "watershed moment in American history," reports the BBC . But, he added, "we don't know what kind."
  • "Is this the end
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Messages on Ammo Reference Politics, Gaming Culture

One in Charlie Kirk case read, 'hey, fascist, catch!'

(Newser) - The details are still filing in about a possible motive in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk , but authorities say the arrested suspect appeared to oppose Kirk's politics in a big way.
  • The suspect, Tyler Robinson, told family members that Kirk was "full of hate and spreading
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'We Got Him:' Suspect, 22, Arrested in Charlie Kirk's Murder

Tyler Robinson told family members that Kirk was 'full of hate,' says the governor

(Newser) - Authorities have identified the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk as a 22-year-old from Utah named Tyler Robinson, report NBC News and the AP . "We got him," said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox at a news conference.
  • Robinson was arrested in St. George, Utah, about 11pm Thursday near
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Man Who Asked Kirk His Last Question: 'I Dropped to the Floor'

Liberal TikTokker Hunter Kozak was asking Kirk about mass shootings before shot rang out

(Newser) - The final person to talk directly to Charlie Kirk , and who witnessed the conservative activist's assassination on Wednesday at Utah Valley University, is now speaking out. The New York Times identifies Hunter Kozak, a 29-year-old liberal TikTokker, as the person who was at the mic asking Kirk the last...

Trump: Someone Close to Kirk Suspect Turned Him In

President says it's a 'high degree of certainty' it's the right person

(Newser) - President Trump said Friday "with a high degree of certainty" that the suspect in the Charlie Kirk killing has been caught, reports the AP . Federal and state authorities plan to have a news conference at 9am.
  • Trump told Fox News that someone "very close to him turned him
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South Park Episode Pulled After Kirk Shooting

Kirk thought being parodied on show was a 'badge of honor'

(Newser) - Comedy Central has pulled reruns of a South Park episode that poked fun at Charlie Kirk last month, though it remains available on the Paramount+ streaming service. Sources tell Deadline that the removal of the "Got a Nut" episode is a temporary move while the political environment remains tense....

Video, More Photos of Charlie Kirk Suspect Released

Investigators have 'no idea' whether shooter is still in Utah

(Newser) - Utah authorities and the FBI released video and more photos Thursday as the hunt for Charlie Kirk's killer continued, though they still don't have a name for the suspect or any idea of his whereabouts. At a Thursday evening press conference at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was...

Air Force Two Brings Kirk's Body to Phoenix

JD Vance helped to carry the casket

(Newser) - Charlie Kirk's casket arrived in his home state of Arizona aboard Air Force Two on Thursday as Vice President JD Vance honored the conservative activist with a final flight. Vance's wife, Usha, stepped off the plane with Kirk's widow, Erika. Air Force Two arrived in Phoenix after...

Worried Lawmakers Postpone Public Events

After Charlie Kirk shooting, lawmakers 'are scared to death,' says one

(Newser) - "People are scared to death in this building." That's what one lawmaker, Rep. Jared Moskowitz, is saying after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event on a Utah college campus Wednesday. The Democrat had already stopped holding outdoor events and upped his security earlier this...

Tennessee Dean, Others Fired Over Charlie Kirk Comments

Social media posts draw swift backlash

(Newser) - Middle Tennessee State University fired an assistant dean after she posted online that she had "zero sympathy" for Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist shot and killed Wednesday. The university's president, Sidney McPhee, cited the "inappropriate and callous comments" as inconsistent with the school's values and...

A Liberal Pundit Praises How Kirk Operated
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A Liberal Pundit Praises How Kirk Operated

He 'was practicing politics in exactly the right way,' writes Ezra Klein

(Newser) - Ezra Klein did not know Charlie Kirk personally or agree with much of his politics. But in a New York Times op-ed, Klein offers strong praise for the 31-year-old, along with a warning about where America seems to be headed:
  • "You can dislike much of what Kirk believed and
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US to Immigrants: Don't Mock Charlie Kirk

State Department warns those praising or 'making light' of the assassination

(Newser) - The State Department warned Tuesday that it won't tolerate any immigrants who mock the death of conservative leader Charlie Kirk online, reports Axios . And it is encouraging people to report any such comments. The directive came in a tweet from Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau:
  • "In light
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Vance Drops 9/11 Memorial Trip to Support Kirk's Family

VP says Kirk was a 'true friend' who was always there for him

(Newser) - In a tribute to Charlie Kirk posted on X Wednesday, Vice President JD Vance said that after he became the nominee and his children were struggling with how their lives were changing, Kirk was always there for him, "constantly calling and texting, checking on our family and offering guidance...

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