AP Spotlight Online threats of violence lead to arrests after Charlie Kirk's killing SEAN MURPHY Associated Press Sep 27, 2025 Sep 27, 2025 Updated Jan 1, 2026 A makeshift memorial grows in size Sept. 17 at the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix after the killing of co-founder and CEO Charlie Kirk, 31. Ross D. Franklin, Associated Press Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SEAN MURPHY Associated Press The assassination of Charlie Kirk was followed by arrests across the U.S. over alleged threats of violence in response to his killing.kAmp %6I2D >2? H9@ 2FE9@C:E:6D D2J 6IAC6DD65 DFAA@CE 7@C z:C< 7246D 7656C2= 492C86D 27E6C >2<:?8 2==6865 E9C62ED @?=:?6 E9:D >@?E9 E@ D9@@E FA 2 !C:56 A2C256 :? E96 4:EJ @7 p3:=6?6 :? 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Trump says he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, in latest deployment to US cities Oregon Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek responded by saying Trump is abusing his authority by ordering troops to the city.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event No one was in custody late Wednesday, though authorities searched for a new person of interest, according to a law enforcement official.
Charlie Kirk's friends praise slain activist's faith, indelible mark on conservative movement President Donald Trump and his supporters paid tribute Sunday to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, whose assassination intensified political…
After Charlie Kirk's killing, workers learn the limits of free speech Numerous workers were fired for their comments, and conservatives targeted social media users they viewed as offensive or celebratory.
Some admirers of Charlie Kirk hope response to death signals start of religious revival With Vice President JD Vance calling Charlie Kirk “a martyr for Christianity,” some Kirk admirers suggest his assassination will galvanize peo…
Colleges face high stakes in responses to Republican outcry over staff comments on Kirk Colleges around the country are under intense pressure to police insensitive comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which leaves th…
8 political cartoons mourn the assassination of Charlie Kirk The nation's top cartoonists remember conservative activist Charlie Kirk
