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We May Never Understand Why He Did It
Speculation is swirling about the political ideology of Tyler Robinson, the man who was charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Donald Trump and several Republican lawmakers quickly labeled him…
Pentagon Plans to Send 1,000 Troops to Louisiana
“The Trump administration has drafted a proposal to activate 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to serve in a law enforcement mission focused on the state’s ‘urban centers,’ according to Pentagon…
Voters Aren’t Buying Trump’s Economy
Politico: “Trump this week insisted Americans are experiencing the ‘best economy we’ve ever had.’ Privately, White House officials acknowledge people just aren’t feeling it…” “Trumpeting positive economic statistics in the…
Israel Used Ballistic Missiles to Carry Out Its Qatar Attack
“As Israeli war planners plotted a secret strike on Hamas political leaders in Qatar, they chose a plan that enabled them to attack quickly and limited the opportunity for the…
Toxic Rhetoric Proliferates After Charlie Kirk’s Killing
NBC News: “The most concerning messages are proclamations from far-right activists, Republican politicians and conservative influencers about a coming civil war and the need for retribution or payback against the…
Quote of the Day
“I know this guy is a Republican and all but I swear you could win all the electoral votes with this message in 2028.” — Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), on…
What Happened When DOGE Stormed Social Security
ProPublicay: “Some Social Security officials said they welcomed DOGE — the agency needs a technological overhaul — only to see DOGE ignore them and prioritize quick (often empty) wins.” Save…
For Your Weekend Listening
The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live for members. The aftermath of the Charlie Kirk assassination and what it means for our politics. Join now to continue reading. Members…
Democrats Name Their Price for Avoiding Shutdown
“The next federal-funding deadline is just weeks away. Democrats say restoring billions of dollars in health-insurance subsidies for Americans is the minimum price of their vote, holding the threat of…
Brazil Keeps Telling Trump to Get Lost
“President Trump made his demands to Brazil very clear: Drop the charges against former President Jair Bolsonaro of attempting a coup,” the New York Times reports. “To show he was…
Israeli Intelligence Agency Balked at Netanyahu’s Strike
“When Israel announced Tuesday that it had launched a strike on senior Hamas leaders in Qatar, one security agency was notably missing from the official statements: the Mossad,” the Washington…
Charlie Kirk’s Widow Promises to Continue His Work
Erika Kirk vowed in a speech today to continue her husband’s movement and said that “the cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry,” USA…
Ken Paxton In Affair with Christian Influencer
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), who is running for U.S. Senate in the Republican primary, was “caught in shocking sex scandal as details of secret affair with married Christian…
What Do Messages Left by Charlie Kirk’s Killer Mean?
Vanity Fair: “Suspect Tyler Robinson allegedly inscribed messages on bullet casings that reference video games and internet culture—but they hardly point toward a coherent ideology.” Save to Favorites
Nick Fuentes Tells His ‘Groyper Army’ to Stand Down
Far-right conspiracy theorist Nick Fuentes told his followers, known as “groypers,” that if they turn to violence in the wake of the killing of Charlie Kirk, he will “disavow” and…
Document Contradicts Trump’s Claim About Fed Governor
“A loan estimate for an Atlanta home purchased by Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor accused of mortgage fraud by the Trump administration, shows that Cook had declared the property…
Suspect’s Grandmother Says Family Is All MAGA
“The 22-year-old university student accused of assassinating MAGA firebrand Charlie Kirk grew up in a staunchly Republican, Trump-backing family,” the Daily Mail reports. “Tyler Robinson’s grandmother Debbie Robinson, 69, said…
Right-Wing Activists Go After Those Celebrating Kirk Killing
“In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, right-wing influencers and at least one Trump administration official have actively encouraged people to scour the internet for remarks celebrating the killing and…
Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Was an Unaffiliated Voter
The Intellectualist: “Tyler James Robinson, the man arrested for Kirk’s murder, is listed in Utah voter records as unaffiliated and inactive.” “He was not registered as a Democrat, not registered…
Another Bonus Quote of the Day
“Social media is a cancer, and I would urge people to log off, turn off, and touch grass.” — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R), at a press conference. Save to…
