Progressive groups fear ‘McCarthy era’ attacks in wake of Charlie Kirk shooting Advocacy groups say Trump and allies’ calls for investigations represent attempt to ‘quash dissent’ The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025
Nobody knows when Donald Trump sleeps, Pam Bondi admits Trump has previously claimed he only sleeps for three to four hours each night - a claim backed by allies such as JD Vance and Kid Rock The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
Charlie Kirk murder suspect told he faces death penalty if convicted in first appearance – as it happened Tyler Robinson makes virtual court appearance charged with seven counts including aggravated murder; next court date set for 29 September The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025
Clegg calls out US voices for looking to ‘turn this country into little MAGA Britain’ Elon Musk and JD Vance are interfering in other countries' politics in a way that "they would never tolerate" in the United States, Sir Nick Clegg has said. The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025
White House declares war on left-wing groups 'undermining national unity' in wake of Charlie Kirk's murder White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller vows to ‘identify, disrupt and dismantle’ unnamed left-wing groups ‘in Charlie’s name’ Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2025
Trump at first says he is ‘not familiar’ with Minnesota Democrat’s assassination President says he would have ordered half-staff flags for Melissa Hortman if Tim Walz had asked him to do so The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025
Trump news at a glance: JD Vance vows vengeance after Charlie Kirk killing US vice-president says administration will work to ‘dismantle institutions that promote violence and terrorism’ – key US politics stories from 15 September 2025 The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2025
MTG calls for a ‘national divorce’ and for left leaners to split from the conservatives in wake of Charlie Kirk shooting Firebrand Georgia congresswoman declares that there is ‘nothing left to talk about with the left’ The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Beyond Charlie Kirk, Trump faces crises on the economy and immigration this week ANALYSIS: Amid Trumpworld going all in on making Charlie Kirk its personal martyr, multiple crises face Trump, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk's killing Vice President JD Vance says the national unity he's “desperate” for after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk cannot be had with people who condone political violence The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
White House Vows To Take On Left-wing 'Terror' Movement After Kirk Killing Senior White House official Stephen Miller vowed Monday that the Trump administration would dismantle an alleged "vast domestic terror movement" that he said led to the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk last week. International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025
JD Vance threatens crackdown on ‘far-left’ groups after Charlie Kirk shooting Vice-president says White House will pursue those who praise Kirk’s death and groups that ‘promote terrorism’ The Guardian - US · Sep 15, 2025
JD Vance says he would not be vice president without ‘incredibly important’ Charlie Kirk IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025
Stephen Miller blames "terrorist networks" for Kirk's death, stoking MAGA outrage The White House will use the DOJ and DHS to "identify, disrupt, dismantle and destroy" the alleged networks, Miller said. Axios · Sep 15, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Prosecutors say they'll ask US Supreme Court to restore conviction in Etan Patz missing child case Prosecutors say they will ask the U.S. Supreme Court to restore a murder conviction in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz after an appeals court overturned the verdict in July
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 JD Vance on why he owes his political career to Charlie Kirk JD Vance has revealed that he owes his political career to Charlie Kirk, praising the deceased 31-year-old as an “incredibly important part of the team”.
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Trump threatens to take over DC police again over immigration enforcement President Donald Trump has threatened to federalize Washington, D
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration to get her job back Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey has sued the U.S. government over her abrupt July dismissal, saying it came without cause or notice and was unlawful and unconstitutional
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Kash Patel on thin ice as FBI director after Trump taps new ‘co-deputy’ amid Charlie Kirk case criticism: report Andrew Bailey’s appointment comes as new report emerges of Patel’s feud with AG Pam Bondi
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 ‘The smartest political operative I ever met:’ JD Vance praises ‘dear friend’ as he hosts ‘The Charlie Kirk Show’ from the White House Vice president said an ‘incredibly destructive movement of left wing extremism’ partly to blame for Kirk’s assassination
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Barron Trump ‘very hurt’ by Charlie Kirk’s killing, his father says Donald Trump’s youngest son requested to meet with Kirk and was ‘full of praise’ for him afterwards, the president told Fox News
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches suspect, FBI director says FBI Director Kash Patel says DNA on a towel wrapped around a rifle found near where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated matches that of the 22-year-old accused in the killing
The Guardian - US · Sep 15, 2025 US right capitalizes on fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina Far right points to lax criminal justice system and racist narratives, not mental health system failures as experts say
The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 JD Vance to host ‘The Charlie Kirk Show’ from the White House in tribute to murdered friend It comes as suspect Tyler Robinson set to appear in court Tuesday and investigations into motive continue
Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2025 Strictly’s Thomas Skinner says he received death threats after JD Vance meeting Skinner recently met the US vice president for a barbecue and drinks.