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US Adversaries Stoke Kirk Conspiracy Theories, Researchers Warn

Russian, Chinese, and Iranian state media are exploiting conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination to advance thousands of false claims aimed at undermining the United States and other adversaries, a research group warned Wednesday.

International Business Times

As Media Declines, Gory Kirk Video Spreads On 'Unrestrained' Social Sites

Traditional news outlets were cautious not to broadcast the moment Charlie Kirk was assassinated, but it mattered little in the age of declining media influence.

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Obama says America is at ‘inflection point’ in first public remarks after Charlie Kirk assassination

The former president appeared to accuse Donald Trump and his allies of stirring political division in remarks made Wednesday, one week on from the fatal incident in Utah

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Firings over reactions to Kirk killing spark free speech debate in the US

Political tensions rise as firings over Charlie Kirk reactions highlight divisions on free speech and cancel culture.

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Candace Owens' Israel allegations derail MAGA unity over Charlie Kirk

Kirk's assassination has become a magnet for conspiracy theories of all stripes.

Axios

GOP leaders try to quell stopgap concerns as House vote nears - Roll Call

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

Roll Call

Right-wing extremist violence is more frequent and more deadly than left-wing violence − what the data shows

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.”

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'The Free Market Is Handling It Just Fine': How Left and Right Responded to Charlie Kirk's Murder

On the latest episode of Free Media, Amber Duke and I discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, cancel culture, and political violence.

Reason

Amanda Seyfried Aggressively Slammed For Calling Charlie Kirk “Hateful” After He Lost His Life

“Your heart is hateful. What a horrible thing to say to someone who was assassinated."

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Gen Z Republicans look to build electoral ranks as they hail Charlie Kirk’s legacy - Roll Call

Gen Z Republicans view Charlie Kirk's assassination as an inflection point and predict it will propel more young Republicans into politics.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger worried for US democracy following Charlie Kirk assassination

Arnold Schwarzenegger is concerned that democracy in the United States could disappear with a widening political divide exacerbated by the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah last week.

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US is cancelling visas for people 'celebrating' Charlie Kirk's death, Rubio says

"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.

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Charlie Kirk's Top Haters List: Viral X Thread Names Educators Who 'Cheered' His Death

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.

International Business Times

‘We’re running them all down’: FBI claims Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin wasn’t acting alone

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

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A brief history of Bella Ciao, the anti-fascist Italian song cited in the Charlie Kirk shooting

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!”

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Why Charlie Kirk's Murderer Is "Death Eligible" Under Utah's Death Penalty Statute

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.

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Brendan Carr and Ted Cruz Don't Think Charlie Kirk's Murder Justifies Speech Restrictions

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

Axios

"One of one": Kirk assassination leaves vacuum for MAGA's outside enforcers

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

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The Perverse Incentives for Snitch-Tagging Teachers Who Criticized Charlie Kirk

Under current First Amendment jurisprudence, more targeted harassment means it's more constitutional to fire a government worker.

The Texas Tribune

TribCast: Texas A&M firing reignites campus free speech battles

After a firing at Texas A&M and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, free speech on-campus is back in the spotlight.

Marie Claire

Meet the Cast of 'Tempest,' Hulu's Bingeworthy Political K-Drama

Gianna Jun and Gang Dong-won star as an ex-diplomat and her bodyguard investigating an assassination.

Latin Times

Univision Fires Senior Director Karen Padin Over Posts About Charlie Kirk's Assassination

TelevisaUnivision has dismissed Puerto Rican television executive Karen Padin, its Senior Director of Talent Strategy & Insights, after social media posts regarding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk circulated widely online.

Reason

J.D. Vance Says 26 Percent of Young Liberals Justify Political Violence. Here's What the Data Really Say.

Majorities on the left and on the right denounce political violence and its celebration.

Latin Times

Ted Cruz Defends Hate Speech Protections But Backs 'Consequences' for Celebrating Kirk's Murder

Government officials such as AG Pam Bondi and Secretary of State have vowed consequences for what they view as hate speech surrounding Kirk's assassination

The Independent UK

ABC news anchor quits, saying she faced retaliation after teary Charlie Kirk tribute: ‘First targeted for honoring him’

Beni Rae Harmony worked for Kirk as a producer and administrator several years ago

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