Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said he’s received threats over his Thursday statement urging the Trump administration to help cool the nation’s political temperature after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “My office has received an extraordinary number of violent and graphic threats yesterday and today from right-wing individuals online and over the phone—directed toward…
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The Texas Democrat slammed conservatives Friday who “immediately” blamed Democrats for the right-wing activist’s death.
Cook’s declarations on a document obtained by Reuters appear to undercut fraud claims pushed by Republicans.
Social media users quickly pointed out all the conservatives who posted tasteless comments in the wake of other tragedies.
The judge said the agency acted unlawfully when it imposed criteria on $75 million in grants related to immigration enforcement and gender identity.
Actor Sean Penn reflected on meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Thursday interview with late night host Jimmy Kimmel amid rising tensions in eastern Europe. Penn and Putin crossed paths during the Moscow International Film Festival in 2001 during a dinner with approximately 20 people, including actor Jack Nicholson. “I can time-capsule it for…
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His comments came in the context of Charlie Kirk’s death and that of a Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina.
An immigrant was killed and a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer was injured in Chicago on Friday during an enforcement operation, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ICE officers conducted a traffic stop in Franklin Park, Ill. to detain Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez on Friday morning. Villegas-Gonzalez allegedly resisted arrest and tried to…
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South Korean workers detained by U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) returned home Friday, after law enforcement raided a Georgia plant in search of illegal immigrants. Hundreds of employees landed at Incheon International Airport in Seoul, greeted by family, friends and protesters with signs opposing the Trump administration, according to The Associated Press. South Korean nationals…
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President Trump’s decision to change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War seems to conflict with his boast to have resolved up to seven different wars in his campaign to win a Nobel Peace Prize. The name change actually changes nothing in the U.S. defense posture, but it does fortify…
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Missouri Senate Republicans on Friday passed a new set of congressional lines that aims to add one pickup opportunity for the GOP in the U.S. House ahead of 2026, sending it to Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) for his signature. The Missouri Senate advanced a new House map that would break up Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s…
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Discord said Friday that the person accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk did not use the platform to plan the shooting or promote violence, after officials revealed he sent messages over the app. Law enforcement arrested 22-year-old Tyler Robinson after a multiday search for Kirk’s killer. The suspect’s roommate shared Discord messages with…
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FBI Director Kash Patel ended his update Friday on the arrest of Tyler Robinson, the suspect accused in the fatal shooting of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, with a curious message to Kirk: “Rest now, brother. We have the watch, and I’ll see you in Valhalla.” The FBI didn’t immediately respond to The Hill’s request for…
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President Trump’s tariffs and massive GOP tax cuts are set to have competing effects on the economy, according to the latest outlook report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which shows an increased stagflationary mix for the rest of 2025. Tariffs are expected to rein in economic growth, while tax cuts are expected to boost…
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Charlie Kirk, a supporter of President Donald Trump and popular right-wing activist, was fatally shot Wednesday at Utah Valley University.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is headed to Israel on Saturday for discussions on the Gaza Strip in the wake of an Israeli strike on Qatar. Rubio, who is also the acting national security adviser, will reaffirm U.S. commitment to Israel’s security, the State Department said in a statement, while also conveying “America’s priorities in…
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The presentation will allegedly focus on 25 child deaths from a database of unverified reports.
The 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder and two other state felony charges, according to court filings. Tyler Robinson is in custody in Utah County Jail after authorities said he was arrested Thursday night. He was booked on suspicion of felony discharge of a firearm and obstruction…
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The interview came amid media reports about the Trump family’s closeness with the right-wing activist.
“At some point, we have to find an off-ramp, or else it’s going to get much worse,” warned Gov. Spencer Cox as Trump blamed the “radical left” for Kirk’s death.
A group of Republicans in the House Freedom Caucus called for a select committee to investigate the “the money, influence, and power behind the radical left’s assault on America and the rule of law” in the wake of the assassination of conservative powerhouse Charlie Kirk. The group of 23 members, led by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), articulated…
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Less than two days later and with much still unknown, right-wing figures are making declarations of war and calling for retribution.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) identified the suspect in the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk as Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old resident of Utah. “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, we got him,” Cox said during a Friday morning press conference. Robinson was booked into the Utah County Jail. Charges have not yet been filed. Law enforcement…
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) said there was one person responsible for the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, encouraging Americans to not fixate on political identity. “There is one person responsible for what happened here, and that person is now in custody and will be charged soon and will be held accountable,” he said…
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The top Democrat investigating U.S.-China relations is raising alarm over President Trump’s reported suggestion that Chinese troops could serve as peacekeepers after a truce between Russia and Ukraine. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), the ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, called such ideas “absurd” in a letter sent Thursday to…
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