Texas Rep. Morgan Luttrell won't seek reelection in 2026 - Roll Call Texas Rep. Morgan Luttrell announced that he won’t seek a third term next year, leaving behind a solidly Republican district. Roll Call · Sep 11, 2025
The Latest: Shooter eludes capture after assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters, was shot and killed at a Utah college event in what the governor called a political assassination The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Who was Charlie Kirk? The activist who turned campus politics into national influence The fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025, has drawn widespread condemnation and renewed attention to the climate of political violence in the United States. To many, Kirk was not just another partisan commentator. The Conversation · Sep 11, 2025
Utah Republican senator faces backlash over post condemning Kirk’s killing Only months ago, Mike Lee had posted disparaging tweets after Democrat Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot The Guardian - US · Sep 11, 2025
‘Pass some gun laws!’: House erupts into chaos over Charlie Kirk as Democrats and Republicans blame each other for his death It's what he would have wanted. We Got This Covered · Sep 11, 2025
‘The Left is the party of murder’: Elon Musk calls for Republicans to ‘fight’ after Charlie Kirk killing Tech billionaire risks stoking tensions after killing of conservative activist on Utah campus The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Charlie Kirk’s assassination is the latest act of political violence in a febrile United States In yet another shocking act of political violence in the United States, Charlie Kirk, who came to prominence as a conservative influencer and supporter of Donald Trump, was assassinated while debating with students at a university in Utah. The Conversation · Sep 11, 2025
Charlie Kirk’s killing sends shockwaves, blame and vitriol through Capitol Hill IN FOCUS: Republicans yell ‘y’all caused this’ while Democrats fret about the latest example of political violence. Eric Garcia reports The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Texas A&M professor fired after viral video disputes termination An attorney for Melissa McCoul, seen in a video clashing with a student over gender-identity content in her class, said the professor is weighing her legal options. The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025
Charlie Kirk: How a Reagan-loving Chicago schoolboy became a millionaire MAGA leader and Trump ally Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot dead Wednesday during his ‘American Comeback Tour’ at Utah Valley University The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Charlie Kirk, Who Became a Media Titan Because He Wasn't Afraid of Disagreement, Assassinated at 31 The pundit and activist was murdered while speaking at Utah Valley University. Reason · Sep 10, 2025
Charlie Kirk: Trump ally and divisive provocateur who became US right’s ‘youth whisperer’ Turning Point USA co-founder amassed huge audience while promoting misinformation and conspiracy theories The Guardian - US · Sep 10, 2025
‘Despicable’: Republicans and Democrats condemn violence after Charlie Kirk killing US lawmakers, in bipartisan rebuke, say violence has no place in America as Trump orders flags lowered The Guardian - US · Sep 10, 2025
Trump leads tributes to ‘great’ Charlie Kirk after MAGA ally shot dead at campus event in Utah Charlie Kirk, 31, was remembered by the president, vice president and a host of prominent Republicans and Democrats The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025
Reason · Sep 10, 2025 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley Are Borrowing Joe Biden's Playbook To Regulate AI Republican AI opponents sound an awful lot like Democrats.
The Guardian - US · Sep 10, 2025 Stephen Colbert on Trump’s Epstein letter: ‘A Picasso of pervitude’ Late-night hosts discuss Donald Trump’s birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein as Republicans scramble to deny its validity
Roll Call · Sep 10, 2025 The 14 House districts that didn’t budge from 2022 to 2024 - Roll Call There were 14 House districts that didn't see much of a partisan shift between 2022 and 2024, according to Inside Elections' Baseline metric.
Roll Call · Sep 10, 2025 Ted Cruz looks to advance Trump AI strategy with new framework - Roll Call GOP Sen. Ted Cruz issues plan on AI regulation that could take on states' limits, which a White House official said can be "anti-innovation."
The Guardian - US · Sep 10, 2025 Children’s literature professor fired by Texas university over ‘gender’ content Texas A&M also removes two senior administrators from roles after student’s video sparked Republican pressure
The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025 Jimmy Kimmel blasts Republican ‘sycophants’ defending Trump over Epstein birthday book Kimmel taunted Republicans questioning the authenticity of Trump’s signature in the disgraced financier’s birthday book
Benzinga · Sep 10, 2025 Senate Panel Set To Advance Trump's Fed Pick Stephen Miran Despite Dem Pushback Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump‘s pick for Federal Reserve governor, is likely to pass the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday. This brings him closer to joining the central bank, even though there are worries about the Fed’s independence. The committee has 13 Republicans and 11 Democrats, and the Republicans are…
Benzinga · Sep 10, 2025 James Walkinshaw Flips Vacant Virginia Seat, Democrats Trim Republican House Majority Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw (D) on Tuesday won a special election to succeed the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), disturbing Republicans' narrow hold on the U.S. House.
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025 Republican response to the Epstein birthday card: ‘I am so goddamn sick of being asked’ From Bill Clinton to feigning ignorance, Republicans would rather not talk about the birthday card
The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025 The Latest: Michigan judge dismisses charges against fake electors for Trump A Michigan judge dismissed criminal charges Tuesday against 15 Republicans accused of trying to falsely certify President Donald Trump as the winner of the 2020 election, saying that because they seriously believed him, there was no intent to commit fraud
Roll Call · Sep 9, 2025 Republican lawmakers back Trump's Nobel push — with a twist Some Republican lawmakers are giving President Trump cover after hawkish moves that could undermine his desire for a Nobel Peace Prize.