President Trump announced on social media that conservative activist Charlie Kirk died after being shot in the neck at an event in Utah.
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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 was charged with sex crimes.
Said Mandelson, in one email: “I think the world of you and I feel hopeless and furious about what has happened. I can still barely understand it. It just could not happen in Britain.”
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, not silenced.
There’s no justification for it. Political violence is evil, no matter who the target is.
In a democracy, we have ballots, courts, and free expression to resolve disputes. Resorting to violence threatens to destroy the very system we all depend on.
This country is already on edge. No one wants to live in a tinderbox where politics is settled by force.
Everyone in public life needs to do some serious soul searching.
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 to social media to offer Jacobs a surgeon for a nose job, The Hill reports.
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 Jeffrey Epstein and appears to have been signed by Trump, the New York Times reports.
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 Kirk was talking about: “A kid came up and he asked a question about how many transgender shooters there were… And then he asked one more question, and so the question was about shooters. And before Charlie Kirk could pick up the mic again, that’s when the shot happened.”
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 father wasn’t speaking to him and that he hoped for a reconciliation,” the Washington Post reports.
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. But it really shows the profound power imbalance. The president of the United States is so astonishingly powerful. And Trump is wielding that power in unprecedented ways. This entire fiasco is embarrassing, but the criticism really ought to be directed at Trump.”
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 starting to pay for it; and we’re going to be a broken country pretty soon.”
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), on CNN.
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, according to a lawsuit filed on Wednesday by three former bureau officials who accused the administration of illegally dismissing them,” the New York Times reports.
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 Sliwa (R) at 15% and Eric Adams (I) at 12%.
In a hypothetical 3-way race — in the event Adams were to exit the race — Mamdani would receive 46%, Cuomo would receive 30% and Sliwa would receive 17%.
Schumer Breaches Protocol to Trigger Vote on Epstein Files
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Schumer Rejects ‘Clean’ Funding Bill
“Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer just declared that Democrats will reject Republicans’ government funding proposal — a ‘clean’ short-term CR — and urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune and GOP leaders to negotiate with Democrats,” Punchbowl News reports.
Said Schumer: “The bill they proposed can’t get our votes and doesn’t meet the needs of the American people. Plain and simple.”
CBS’ Conservative Cop
Oliver Darcy: “On Monday, David Ellison’s Paramount named Weinstein the new ombudsman of CBS News, charged with reviewing complaints about the news division. While Weinstein tried to sanitize his digital footprint by deleting his X account, the internet is forever and an online paper trail remains—one that is devoid of any journalism expertise, but reveals a staunch conservative and vocal Trump supporter…”
“Weinstein also made his political preferences clear ahead of the 2024 election. Speaking on a panel in October, Weinstein fiercely advocated for Trump to win reelection.”
Schumer Moves to Force Vote on Epstein Files
“Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is moving to force the Senate to take a vote that would force disclosure of the Jeffrey Epstein files, throwing the chamber into a debate Republicans have so far largely been able to avoid,” Politico reports.
If Democrats Let a Shutdown Happen
Charlie Sykes: “If, indeed, Democrats refuse to keep Trump’s government funded, they cannot merely scratch their ideological id to relieve their frustrations. They must have a clear message and a clear goal. This means that they must (1) clearly explain what they are fighting for, (2) pick a winning issue, and (3) have an exit strategy.”
Matthew Yglesias has an idea for what that might be: “The base is itching for a fight, but Democrats need to pick a winning fight — that means focusing a government funding debate on expiring health care subsidies.”
Venezuelan Boat Had Turned Before U.S. Attack
“A Venezuelan boat that the U.S. military destroyed in the Caribbean last week had altered its course and appeared to have turned around before the attack started because the people onboard had apparently spotted a military aircraft stalking it,” the New York Times reports.
“The disclosures add new detail to an operation that was a startling departure from traditional drug interdiction efforts, escalating President Trump’s use of the military for matters typically handled by law enforcement. Legal specialists have disputed that it was lawful for the military, on President Trump’s orders, to target and kill drug smuggling suspects as if they were combatants in a war.”
Appeals Court Reinstates Copyright Chief
“A federal appeals court ruled the nation’s top copyright official can continue serving in her post following President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire her,” Politico reports.
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