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Trump Says ‘Radical Left’ Rhetoric Led to Shooting
President Trump said that rhetoric from the “radical left” contributed to the shooting death of his close ally Charlie Kirk, and he promised to find those responsible for political violence,…
Graphic Video of Charlie Kirk Killing Was Everywhere
Associated Press: “Traditional news organizations were cautious in their midafternoon coverage of Charlie Kirk’s assassination Wednesday not to depict the moment he was shot, instead showing video of him tossing…
Nancy Mace Blames Democrats for Killing
Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-SC) very first words to reporters after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed were: “Democrats own what happened today.” Save to Favorites
GOP Blocks Schumer’s Effort to Force Vote on Epstein Files
“Senate Republicans narrowly blocked an unexpected effort on Wednesday by Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the Democratic leader, to force a vote on releasing the Epstein files and put…
Epstein Discharge Petition Is One Signature Away
“Rep. Thomas Massie is on his way to notching the 218 signatures required to end-run Speaker Mike Johnson and force a floor vote on his bipartisan legislation to release Jeffrey…
Trump Has Heated Call With Netanyahu
“President Trump held a heated call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday, senior U.S. administration officials said, conveying deep frustration at being blindsided by Israel’s strike on Hamas…
Reflecting on the Charlie Kirk Killing
Michael Fanone: “I know what it’s like to be on the business end of political violence.” “I felt fists, flagpoles, and tasers on January 6th. I heard men scream that…
Authorities Release Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect
Authorities have released a “subject in custody” in the shooting of Charlie Kirk, the Wall Street Journal reports. New York Times: “Videos recorded before and after the shooting show a…
Suspect in Charlie Kirk Shooting Held
FBI Director Kash Patel announced that a subject in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was in custody. Save to Favorites
Charlie Kirk Is Dead
President Trump announced on social media that conservative activist Charlie Kirk died after being shot in the neck at an event in Utah. Save to Favorites
U.K. Ambassador to Epstein: ‘I Think the World of You’
Bloomberg has obtained more than 100 previously undisclosed emails between U.K. Ambassador Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein from 2005 through 2010 that reveal Mandelson’s steadfast support for Epstein after Epstein…
A Few Thoughts on Today’s Shooting
The shooting of Charlie Kirk is absolutely horrifying. It’s sickening to see political disagreements spill into violence — especially on a college campus, where speech is supposed to be celebrated,…
Nancy Mace Tears Into Democrat Over ‘Boob Jobs’ Remark
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) yelled at Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) on the House floor over a comment Jacobs made saying that “boob jobs” are gender-affirming care, with Mace later taking…
Trump Threatens to Sue New York Times Over Epstein
President Trump threatened to sue The New York Times for $10 billion for publishing articles related to a sexually suggestive note and drawing that was given to the disgraced financier…
Charlie Kirk Shot at Event
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck at an event at Utah Valley University, the Deseret News reports. A suspect is in custody. A witness told CNN what…
Prince Harry Met with Father for First Time in 19 Months
“Buckingham Palace confirmed that Prince Harry met with his father, King Charles III, for tea at Clarence House on Wednesday — their first meeting since Harry publicly said that his…
A Huge Power Imbalance
John Gruber comments on President Trump’s humiliating dinner with tech CEOs last week: “I’m not going to argue that any of these CEOs, Cook included, are playing this situation right….
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“Joe Biden looks like an Olympic athlete compared to the illnesses that he’s hiding. Donald Trump is a broken man who has broken all of his promises, and we’re all…
Lawsuit Says Trump Exerts Enormous Influence Over FBI
“The White House has exerted extraordinary influence over decisions at the FBI, issuing political loyalty tests and directly ordering the firings of agents targeted by President Trump and his allies,…
Mamdani Up Big in New York City
A new Quinnipiac poll finds Zohran Mamdani (D) leads the race for New York City mayor with 45% support among likely voters, followed by Andrew Cuomo (I) at 23%, Curtis…
