Several mayors and lawmakers face backlash for controversial posts about Charlie Kirk’s death, including a West Virginia delegate who called his words domestic terrorism.
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Colleges warned not to invoke Charlie Kirk’s death to silence free speech, unfairly hike security costs
Republican attorneys general sent a letter to colleges condemning the potential use of security concerns to chill conservative free speech following Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Biden’s ex-chief of staff arrives for House Oversight grilling as mental acuity probe nears end
Former White House chief of staff Jeff Zients is sitting down with the House Oversight Committee to talk former President Joe Biden’s mental acuity and autopen use during his final years in office.
Harris reveals ‘first choice’ for running mate but says America wasn’t ready for it
Former Vice President Kamala Harris reveals in her new book that she initially wanted Pete Buttigieg as her running mate before choosing Tim Walz instead.
4 House Republicans vote with Dems to block resolution censuring Ilhan Omar for Charlie Kirk comments
House lawmakers voted to table a resolution censuring Rep. Ilhan Omar over her comments about Charlie Kirk days after his death.
After backpedaling on threatening rhetoric, Newsom says his political strategy is unchanged
After rebranding an anti-gerrymandering initiative to drop threatening rhetoric, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his strategy is unchanged after Kirk’s assassination.
Turning Point USA expands its merchandise collection with items commemorating Charlie Kirk
Turning Point USA releases 11 new commemorative items ahead of Charlie Kirk’s memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Arizona over the weekend.
‘Squad’ member, Nancy Mace clash on social media: ‘You belong in rehab’
Rep. Nancy Mace told Rep. Ilhan Omar that ‘maybe Somalia can take you back’ amid censure resolution over Omar’s remarks about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
Celebratory, dismissive reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death putting educators under scrutiny
Education officials condemn inappropriate responses from teachers following Charlie Kirk’s assassination, with several educators placed on leave pending reviews.
FLASHBACK: Mamdani labeled Kirk a ‘far-right extremist’ who should be canceled from speaking in NYC
NYC socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani signed a letter in 2023, calling Charlie Kirk an ‘extremist’ and pushing for him to be canceled from speaking in Queens.