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8 moments from the Charlie Kirk memorial which need to be seen to be believed

CHARLIE Kirk’s memorial service took place on Sunday and drew a crowd estimated in the tens of thousands.

The National (Scotland)

Charlie Kirk Funeral Highlights Donald Trump's Stark Warning About America's Future: 'That Bullet Was Aimed at All Of Us'

Donald Trump turned Charlie Kirk's funeral into a fiery political rally, framing the young activist's killing as a direct assault on conservative America and vowing to honour his legacy with the Presidential Medal of Freedom if re-elected.

International Business Times UK

Trump Slammed for 'Weird' Dancing at Charlie Kirk Memorial as 'Dementia' Claims Spread

Donald Trump has been criticised for his behaviour at Charlie Kirk's memorial, with viral footage showing him dancing beside the activist's widow. Critics branded the moment 'inappropriate', with some claiming it pointed to signs of dementia.

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Donations for Turning Point USA pour in after founder Charlie Kirk’s death

Fundraising efforts ramp up to open new chapters of influential far-right group as Kirk’s widow takes over as CEO

The Guardian - US

Rally or Funeral? Trump Slammed for Turning Charlie Kirk Memorial into Campaign Spectacle with Fireworks

Donald Trump is under fire for turning Charlie Kirk's funeral into a political rally with pyrotechnics, speeches, and campaign promises. Critics say the service felt more like a show than a memorial.

International Business Times UK

First Thing: Trump says he ‘hates’ his opponents at Charlie Kirk memorial attended by tens of thousands

The vice-president JD Vance used his speech to call Kirk a ‘martyr for the Christian faith’. Plus, a behavioral scientist shares how she stays focused

The Guardian - UK

Donald Trump signs order designating antifa as a domestic terror organization – as it happened

President claims decision following killing of rightwing activist Charlie Kirk based on leftwing movement’s ‘pattern of political violence’

The Guardian - US

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America’s leadership class is failing us. It’s up to you and me to defend democracy

The disappearance of America’s leadership class at a time like this means that the rest of us have to be leaders

The Guardian - US

While praising Charlie Kirk’s commitment to free speech, Texas leaders move to punish students celebrating his death

Gov. Greg Abbott called for a student to be expelled for celebrating Kirk’s death. Legal experts say the student’s speech is likely constitutionally protected.

The Texas Tribune

'We are the storm': Charlie Kirk memorial speech draws Nazi rally comparisons

A SPEECH at a memorial for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has drawn comparisons with an infamous address given by the Nazis’ chief propagandist.

The National (Scotland)

Trump And Musk Finally Reunite At Charlie Kirk's Memorial — Here's What Really Happened In Their Bitter Split

Donald Trump and Elon Musk reunited publicly at Charlie Kirk's Arizona memorial, their first meeting since a bitter fallout over policy and personal clashes.

International Business Times UK

Kirk's memorial signals a deeper embrace of evangelical politics on the right

The five-hour service was a call to action more than to grief.

Axios

Inside Charlie Kirk's Funeral in 10 Photos: Who Attended, Who Protested, and What Stood Out

Charlie Kirk's funeral filled a 63,000-seat stadium with Trump, Musk and JD Vance in attendance, tight security, emotional tributes and protests marking the event.

International Business Times UK

Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries Demand Direct Meeting With Trump As 'Painful' Shutdown Looms: 'Now Your Obligation To...'

As the deadline for a potential government shutdown approaches, top Democrats have requested a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss a way forward.

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Bernie Sanders And Ted Cruz Align Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's What They Each Said

In a rare cross-party stance, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) slammed Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr after threats against ABC over Jimmy Kimmel's controversial remarks sparked outrage.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Hails Charlie Kirk as 'Martyr for Freedom' at Arizona Memorial

Trump praises Charlie Kirk as 'martyr for freedom' at Arizona memorial as Erika Kirk forgives gunman, sparking debate on political violence.

International Business Times UK

This Unusual Security Measure Was Put Up During Charlie Kirk Funeral: Was There Evidence Of A Threat Against Donald Trump?

Charlie Kirk's funeral drew over 100,000 people with SEAR Level-1 security. Bulletproof glass protected Trump and speakers, but no confirmed plot was identified.

Benzinga

Trump Border Czar Tom Homan Reportedly Caught On FBI Video Taking $50,000, DOJ Shut Case After Trump Return: 'No Credible Evidence…'

Federal investigators captured Donald Trump's top immigration adviser accepting $50,000 in cash during an FBI sting, but the Justice Department shut down the case soon after the President returned to the White House.

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Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Says Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Is A 'Great Solution' Because Of These Reasons

Over the weekend, Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) co-founder and former CEO Reed Hastings backed Donald Trump's controversial $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it a "great solution" to fix the program's lottery system.

Axios

Photos: Scenes from Charlie Kirk's memorial service

His widow Erika Kirk, who replaced him as Turning Point USA CEO, said at the service "now his mission is my mission."

The Guardian - AU

Donald Trump and Elon Musk meet and shake hands months after messy split

Musk, who bankrolled Trump’s presidential campaign and later became an advisor to him, greeted the president at the memorial for Charlie Kirk

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president calls Charlie Kirk a ‘martyr’ at memorial

President says ‘I hate my opponents’; Kirk’s widow forgives shooter; Murdochs could be part of TikTok deal – key US politics stories from 21 September at a glance

The Guardian - US

Vance puts Charlie Kirk’s Christian faith front and center – with an eye on 2028

Vice-president was in confessional mode as he eulogized his friend in Arizona – but speech could have political utility too

The Guardian - US

Charlie Kirk memorial mixes rally and revival as mourners vow to spread Maga message

Emotions were raw as service began with Christian worship songs – and ended with a political speech from the president

The Guardian - US

US must ‘universally condemn political violence’, Democratic governor Shapiro says

Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro says US stands at ‘inflection point’ after Charlie Kirk killing and urges unity over division

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