Charlie Kirk

Patel Faces Congress Over FBI Missteps In Kirk Murder Probe

September 15, 2025 7:36 am

FBI Director Kash Patel will face back-to-back hearings before Congress this week as lawmakers scrutinize his handling of the investigation into the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The hearings, scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, are expected to probe both the agency’s missteps during the high-profile case and Patel’s overall capacity to lead a bureau under pressure.

The controversy erupted after Patel prematurely announced on social media that a suspect in Kirk’s killing was already in custody, a claim later proven incorrect. The blunder not only fueled public confusion but also raised fresh doubts about his leadership style and operational …

After Charlie Kirk’s Killing, Trump Intensifies ‘Radical Left’ Attacks

September 14, 2025 7:28 am

In the days since conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against what he calls the “radical left,” blaming them for Kirk’s assassination and broader political violence — a contrast to his comparatively muted responses when Democrats have been targeted.

Speaking to NBC News on Saturday, Trump said he wanted the country to “heal” but added: “We’re dealing with a radical left group of lunatics, and they don’t play fair and they never did.”

His comments echoed a video message from the Oval Office hours after Kirk’s death on Wednesday, in which Trump …

Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Shot Dead At Utah Event

September 11, 2025 9:27 am

OREM, Utah – Charlie Kirk, the outspoken right-wing activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on Wednesday during a campus speaking event at Utah Valley University, authorities and his organization confirmed. He was 31.

Utah officials described the killing as a “political assassination,” sending shockwaves across the country and drawing strong reactions from political leaders, including former President Donald Trump.

According to Beau Mason, commissioner of the Utah Department of Public Safety, a single shot rang out at approximately 12:20 p.m. local time as Kirk was addressing a crowd of nearly 3,000 attendees. Witnesses reported that the …