“A majority of Brazil’s supreme court judges have voted to convict the country’s former president Jair Bolsonaro of plotting a military coup, leaving the far-right populist facing a decades-long sentence for leading the criminal conspiracy,” The Guardian reports.
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Screwdriver Found Near Recovered Rifle
Authorities “recovered a screwdriver near the rifle” apparently used to kill Charlie Kirk, CNN reports.
“Investigators believe this to be an indication that the shooter may have used it to disassemble and reassemble the firearm before using it.”
Bomb Threat at the DNC Headquarters
Capitol Police responded to a bomb threat at the Democratic National Committee headquarters but determined the threat was not credible, NewsNation reports.
Mike Johnson Tries to Keep the Peace
Politico: “Over the past 24 hours, Johnson has been the most powerful elected Republican urging lawmakers and Americans generally to keep things from escalating both online and in person.”
“The Louisianan’s approach is largely in keeping with the way previous speakers might have handled the traumatic situation, but it is out of step with a polarized political culture that has come to color most everything that happens on Capitol Hill.”
Nancy Mace Says She’ll Start Carrying a Gun
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) said she would begin carrying a gun when permitted after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, The Hill reports.
Said Mace: “I’ll start carrying again when I’m back home, and when I’m allowed to carry where it’s reciprocal. In other states, I will have a firearm on my person all the time, and I will have security.”
Activists Target People Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Death
“Far-right influencers and violent extremists are posting identifying details about people they view as celebrating or glorifying the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk,” Wired reports.
“The campaign has been swift and widespread and has already led to at least one person losing their job and others receiving death threats.”
Lawmakers Pull Back on Outdoor Events
“Members of Congress are beginning to pull back on outdoor events following the deadly shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University — a sign of the widespread fear among elected officials amid the current surge of political violence,” Politico reports.
NBC News: Members of Congress fear for their safety after Charlie Kirk assassination.
Another Poll Shows Mamdani with Big Lead
A new Public Policy Polling survey in New York City finds Zohran Mamdani (D) leading the mayoral race with 39%, followed by Andrew Cuomo at 25%, Curtis Sliwa at 13%, Eric Adams at 12% and another 11% who aren’t sure.
MAGA’s Siege Mentality Deepens
“Charlie Kirk’s assassination has unleashed an outpouring of rage across the MAGA universe, with many leaders feeling his death is evidence the movement is under attack from leftist forces,” Axios reports.
“At a moment of extreme volatility in American politics, many MAGA leaders are now calling for retribution — including the criminalization of the Democratic Party.”
Along those lines, The Federalist writes that “it is time to designate the Democrat Party a domestic terrorist organization.”
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Vance to Escort Charlie Kirk’s Body Back to Arizona
“Vice President JD Vance plans to escort Charlie Kirk’s body and his wife Erika, some of their family members and close friends aboard Air Force Two to Arizona on Thursday,” Politico reports.
Official Walks Back Report on Engraved Ammunition
A senior law enforcement official cautioned that the report that there were engravings on the ammunition used to shoot Charlie Kirk “had not been verified by ATF analysts, did not match other summaries of the evidence, and might turn out to have been misread or misinterpreted,” the New York Times reports.
Trump Pours Gas on a Dangerous Fire
Dan Pfeiffer: “President Trump had the opportunity to speak to our better angels—to try to heal the wounds on both sides of our bitterly divided politics. But of course he didn’t do that. It’s telling that no one thought he would do what almost every other president would have done in this moment.”
“Instead, Trump poured gas on a burning fire…”
“Trump ignored very recent political violence coming from the Right—including the murder of a Minnesota elected official in her home—because it didn’t fit his chosen political narrative. Given that Trump enabled one of the largest examples of mass political violence in recent history and then pardoned and promoted those responsible, last night was an obvious opportunity to look inward. But then again, no one is more devoid of the capacity for introspection than Donald J. Trump.”
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Belarus Frees 52 Prisoners After Trump Deal
“Belarus freed 52 prisoners including an EU employee on Thursday after an appeal from President Donald Trump, and they headed to Lithuania with the U.S. delegation that negotiated their release,” Reuters reports.
“Washington will grant sanctions relief to Belarus’ national airline Belavia, allowing it to service and buy components for its aircraft, which include Boeings.”
Jobless Claims Jump to Highest in Almost Four Years
“Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits jumped last week to the highest level in almost four years, indicating layoff activity may be on the rise amid a sharp slowdown in hiring,” Bloomberg reports.
Howard Lutnick Moves the Goalposts
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Axios that President Trump “will own the economy’s performance by the end of 2025… a much later window than he and other administration officials have previously claimed.”
State Department Issues Warning to Immigrants
The State Department indicated it would review the legal status of immigrants “praising, rationalizing, or making light” of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting, Axios reports.
Said Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau: “In light of yesterday’s horrific assassination of a leading political figure, I want to underscore that foreigners who glorify violence and hatred are not welcome visitors to our country.”
He added: “I have been disgusted to see some on social media praising, rationalizing, or making light of the event, and have directed our consular officials to undertake appropriate action.”
The Tragedy of Charlie Kirk’s Killing
George Packer: “Some right-wing activists are calling for the Trump administration to crack down on leftist organizations—in other words, to use Kirk’s death as a pretext for political repression, which is just what an authoritarian government would do. No one should feel anything but horror and dread at the murder of Charlie Kirk. And no one should use the killing of a man known for his defense of free speech to muzzle others or themselves from speaking the truth about the perilous state we’re in.”
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