The U.S. Secret Service has placed one of its agents on administrative leave and revoked his security clearance after a social media post regarding assassinated Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk went viral.
Erika Kirk delivered her first public remarks Friday following the assassination of her husband, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, speaking from the Phoenix studio where he recorded his radio show and vowing to carry forward his mission.
The University of Iowa Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) chapter’s annual September 11 ‘Never Forget’ memorial was targeted Wednesday by a student who threw a paper airplane at the display. One effort fell short, while another reached the memorial but caused no damage. The incident occurred on the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, in which 2,977 people were killed at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and aboard United Flight 93.
Columbia University student activist Khymani James, previously banned for decrying that “Zionists don’t deserve to live,” took to social media on Wednesday to celebrate the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. While some left-leaning influencers expressed condolences after Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University, James doubled down with a series of tweets and retweets praising the killing and vilifying the conservative leader.
Polish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Dominik Tarczyński called for a moment of silence on Thursday to honor Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA who was assassinated in Utah, but the request was denied by a leftist leader. Lawmakers erupted in protest, shouting and slamming on their desks to drown her out.
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released an “Inside the Majority” video Tuesday featuring Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) discussing his roots in northeastern Pennsylvania, his background in business and contracting, and his priorities in Congress, while the committee pointed to three bills he has already passed in the House as examples of his early legislative record.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts honored Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Wednesday evening with a moment of silence, following his assassination earlier in the day at Utah Valley University.
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk used his final social media posts to address the Charlotte light rail killing of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, focusing on the suspect’s criminal history, media response, and race-related debate. Kirk was fatally shot while delivering a speech at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.
Donald Trump Jr. delivered a deeply personal statement Wednesday following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, expressing grief over the loss of his close friend and highlighting Kirk’s courage, faith, devotion to his family, and lasting influence on American youth and politics.
Democrat influencer Harry Sisson, who spent months ridiculing Charlie Kirk online, abruptly changed tone Wednesday, posting condolences after the Turning Point USA founder was fatally shot at Utah Valley University.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a U.S. Embassy event in Jerusalem on Tuesday, marking American Independence Day, whereby he praised U.S.-Israeli ties, reiterated Israel’s strike earlier in the day on Hamas leaders in Qatar, and said the action fulfilled his vow to pursue those responsible for the October 7 massacre.
After pledging to restore its “Old Timer” logo, Cracker Barrel announced Tuesday it will suspend its restaurant remodel program in response to customer concerns over modernization plans.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) introduced legislation Tuesday directing the federal government to display the national motto, “In God We Trust,” on every public building in the United States.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that Israel carried out a strike against Hamas leadership in Doha, Qatar, following deadly attacks in Jerusalem and Gaza.
House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) rebuked New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) after Hochul told a predominantly African American church audience not to “run to the liquor store” with state inflation rebate checks, marking the second time the governor has faced backlash for comments directed at the Black community.
NBC News released polling on Monday showing wide differences between Gen Z adults’ views of success depending on both gender and political affiliation.
Kansas Republican Reps. Ron Estes and Tracey Mann are pressing Gov. Laura Kelly (D) to cooperate with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on data requests tied to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), raising concerns about millions of dollars in incorrect payments and the risk of federal funding cuts.
Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC) urged Congress to back President Donald Trump’s Middle East strategy and repeal the Caesar Act during an exclusive interview on Breitbart News Saturday one day after publishing an op-ed on Breitbart about recent developments in Syria and the broader Middle East.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) suggested this week that prosecutions are not always justified when offenses involve basic survival needs.
Former Rep. Joe Kennedy III, nephew of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., demanded on Friday that he resign from his post.
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) is facing backlash from Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), Georgia Republicans, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) after his office promoted the recently signed VA Home Loan Reform Act as legislation he claimed to have “championed”, despite records showing he did not sponsor, cosponsor, or vote on the bill, which passed the Senate by unanimous consent.
Two 17-year-olds have been arrested and charged as adults in connection with the June 30 fatal shooting of congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym in Washington, D.C., while authorities continue to search for a third suspect.
A U.S. Department of State employee was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison for conspiring to transmit classified national defense information to individuals he believed were working for the Chinese government.
Garfield Mayor Everett E. Garnto, Jr., announced Thursday that he is leaving the Democratic Party and endorsing Republican Jack Ciattarelli for governor, marking a significant political shift in one of Bergen County’s largest municipalities.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) defended her use of the word “constituent” to describe illegal aliens after googling it.
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) was briefly caught in a physical altercation with a demonstrator Thursday near the Longworth House Office Building on Capitol Hill.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) announced Thursday that the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has stayed a lower court ruling against the state’s Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention facility, allowing it to continue operating as legal challenges proceed.
Sen. Rick Scott introduced a Senate resolution condemning socialism as a failed ideology as New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (D) campaigns on socialist policies.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) abruptly left a closed-door House Oversight Committee meeting with Jeffrey Epstein’s victims on Tuesday, saying their testimony triggered a panic attack as lawmakers continue investigating the federal government’s handling of the case.
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), whose relationship with actress Rosario Dawson drew headlines during his 2020 presidential campaign, announced Tuesday that he is engaged to Alexis Lewis, a Los Angeles real estate agent.
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) introduced legislation on September 2, 2025, to restore the original title of the U.S. Department of Defense to the “Department of War.” The measure, called the Department of War Restoration Act of 2025, is co-sponsored by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and includes a companion bill in the House.
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) revealed in a video message Tuesday that she will not seek another term in 2026, ending more than ten years in the Senate and a career in public service that has spanned the U.S. Army Reserves, the Iowa Army National Guard, and state and federal elected office.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of dismantling the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, following the firing of Director Susan Monarez and the resignations of several top officials.
Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel published an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal on Sunday in which he asserted that the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot involved “killing police officers,” a claim that has been repeatedly debunked.
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), the former House Judiciary Committee chairman who helped lead the impeachments of then-former President Donald Trump, announced on Monday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending a 34-year tenure that placed him at the center of Democratic politics in New York and on the national stage.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The announcement marks the first Medal of Freedom that Trump has awarded during his second term.
The Trump administration has directed American consular posts worldwide to halt approvals of nearly all visitor visas for holders of Palestinian passports, a policy that took effect August 31, 2025, and expands recent restrictions targeting Palestinian travel to the United States.
President Donald Trump on Saturday took aim at Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) on Truth Social, citing Chicago’s violent crime numbers and vowing that federal support could be on the way.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday that she terminated a Department of Justice paralegal after multiple incidents of inappropriate conduct toward National Guard service members stationed in Washington, DC.
Former President Barack Obama and former Attorney General Eric Holder released a video Thursday calling on supporters to back the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), warning that Republican-led redistricting efforts in states such as Texas, Florida, and Ohio threaten to undermine minority voting power and reshape congressional control ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
