The Latest Breaking News from Assassination

The assassination of Charlie Kirk spurred intense negotiations on how much more should be appropriated to help protect public officials.

After the Sept. 10, 2025, assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump claimed that radical leftist groups foment political violence in the U.S., and “they should be put in jail.”

"America will not host foreigners who celebrate the death of our fellow citizens," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote in a post on X.

Lists circulating on social media exposing users who celebrated Charlie Kirk's assassination have led to firings, investigations and debate over accountability, free speech and employer discipline as institutions review posts tied to educators, airline staff and others.

Many are already being interrogated while the FBI is tracking down more suspects.

Following the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, officials reported unspent bullet casings were found at the scene. These were engraved with phrases such as “If you read This, you are GAY Lmao”, “hey fascist! CATCH!” and “O Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Ciao, ciao!”

Utah prosecutors have a strong argument that the assassination created a great risk of death to another individual besides Kirk, allowing capital punishment under Utah law.

Rand Paul, who called for "a crackdown on people" who celebrated the assassination, was less careful in distinguishing between private and government action.

Few MAGA activists can channel grassroots anger into real fear of primary challenges.