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'It Was Me,' Said Post From Kirk Suspect's Account

Screenshots show Tyler Robinson told friends he was about to surrender

(Newser) - Two hours before he was taken into custody, the suspect being held in the killing of Charlie Kirk appears to have told friends in a private Discord chat who were discussing the assassination Utah Valley University: "Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at...

Vance, Miller Vow Crackdown on Leftist 'Terror Networks'

'Most of the lunatics in American politics today are proud members of the far left,' vice president says

(Newser) - Vice President JD Vance hosted an episode of The Charlie Kirk Show from the White House on Monday, and his guests included White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, who said the killing of the show's namesake will lead to a crackdown on leftist groups that he described...

Columnist: Washington Post Fired Me Over Kirk Posts

Karen Attiah denounces newspaper's move

(Newser) - Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah is now a former Washington Post columnist, and in a Substack essay , she accuses the newspaper of unjustly firing her because of a series of social media posts after the killing of Charlie Kirk. "As a columnist, I used my voice to defend freedom...

Patel: Suspect Wrote Note About 'Taking Out' Kirk

He says DNA evidence also links Tyler Robinson to assassination

(Newser) - In a Fox & Friends interview Monday, FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed some of the evidence linking Tyler Robinson to the killing of Charlie Kirk. Patel said the 22-year-old had suggested before the shooting that he was going to kill Kirk, saying he had an "opportunity to take out"...

After Kirk Killing, White House Seeks $58M Security Boost

Request to Congress cites increase in threats

(Newser) - In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, the White House has asked Congress for $58 million in new security funding for top government officials. The request for funds to bolster security for the executive and judicial branches is being considered as part of a stopgap funding bill, with...

Patel Taking Heat Over Kirk Investigation

Critics blame FBI director for confusion amid 'an unfolding crisis'

(Newser) - FBI Director Kash Patel, criticized as inexperienced and out for retribution early on, appears to be facing the biggest test of his leadership yet. Ten sources across the federal government tell Fox News that his leadership is "under fire" amid the investigation into the Charlie Kirk assassination. One source...

Man Tramples Charlie Kirk Memorial in Phoenix

He wore a shirt matching the one worn by Kirk's alleged killer

(Newser) - A man has been arrested after allegedly defacing a memorial for Charlie Kirk at the headquarters of Turning Point USA in Phoenix. Police, who were on the scene for traffic control, responded to a witness report of a young man, wearing a shirt just like the one worn by Kirk'...

Vice President to Host Charlie Kirk Show From White House

JD Vance will host slain friend's show Monday

(Newser) - Vice President JD Vance will be hosting The Charlie Kirk Show from his office at the White House Monday, he announced on X Sunday. "Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend," he captioned a photo showing his desk with a mic set up on top...

Elon Musk Talks Charlie Kirk, 'Woke Mind Virus' at UK Rally

Tens of thousands march in one of Britain's biggest far-right rallies in decades

(Newser) - Elon Musk was on hand via video link to rally more than 100,000 far-right protesters who gathered to march in London Saturday. "Whether you choose violence or not, violence is coming to you. You either fight back or you die, that's the truth, I think," the...

Alleged Charlie Kirk Shooter Is 'Not Cooperating'

Governor says friends and partner aiding police after campus shooting

(Newser) - The man accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk is refusing to talk to authorities and has not admitted to the killing, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said in interviews on Sunday, as cited by outlets including the BBC . The suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested about 33 hours...

The Grief Is Real, but Tributes Overlook Parts of Kirk's Record

Jamelle Bouie writes that the commentator began with 'a McCarthyite Watchlist'

(Newser) - In eulogizing Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, Edward Kennedy said , "My brother need not be idealized or enlarged in death beyond what he was in life." Jamelle Bouie sees that human tendency resurfacing since the killing of Charlie Kirk . Democrats, Republicans, and other commentators reacting to the horror...

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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