Oklahoma state superintendent is creating Turning Point chapters in every high school to honor Charlie Kirk Schools that don’t comply could lose accreditation, the superintendent warned The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025
Meet Erika Kirk, the 36-year-old CEO of Turning Point USA, who has three degrees, two kids, and a clothing brand Erika Kirk has inherited one of the most influential conservative organizations in America after the assassination of her husband, Charlie Kirk. Fortune · Sep 23, 2025
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 · Sep 22, 2025
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 · Sep 22, 2025
Charlie Kirk Raised $85 Million Last Year — Widow Vows to Continue His Work The assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at a Utah Valley University event on September 10 has cast a shadow of uncertainty over the future of his political and business ventures. Benzinga · Sep 21, 2025
Charlie Kirk memorial: Trump says he ‘hates’ his opponents at event attended by tens of thousands President delivers mix of eulogy and campaign speech while JD Vance calls Kirk ‘martyr for the Christian faith’ The Guardian - US · Sep 21, 2025
Charlie Kirk left behind a vast, lucrative network of 500,000 donors who gave Turning Point $85 million in revenue He wanted to create an institution as renowned as The New York Times or Harvard—but with its founder gone, the future is murky. Fortune · Sep 20, 2025
Who is Erika Kirk? Widow of right-wing speaker and new Turning Point USA leader Erika Kirk vowed to carry on her husband Charlie’s work, warning opponents in the US: ‘You have no idea what you just have unleashed across this entire country’ The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025
Pentagon official denies report of Charlie Kirk military recruitment drive An NBC news report said the military planned to invoke the activist’s memory to recruit a ‘generation of warriors’. Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2025
Military leaders are considering a recruitment campaign based around Charlie Kirk, report says The Pentagon is considering using chapters of Turning Point USA as potential recruitment centers, a new report says The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Charlie Kirk’s widow named new Turning Point USA head after his assassination Erika Kirk takes over conservative youth activist organization as shooting of her late husband continues to roil the nation The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
Erika Kirk Appointed CEO Of Turning Point USA Following Husband’s Passing Erika Kirk has been elected the new CEO and chairwoman of Turning Point USA. Bored Panda · Sep 18, 2025
Erika Kirk named new Turning Point USA CEO The organization said "Charlie expressed to multiple executives that this is what he wanted in the event of his death." Axios · Sep 18, 2025
Charlie Kirk’s pastor rebukes Candace Owens after spreading conspiracies about killing Conservative podcaster and conspiracy theorist Candace Owens has been spreading rumors about Charlie Kirk’s death The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025 Over 54,000 students have contacted Turning Point USA to sign up in the week after Charlie Kirk’s death, organization claims The organization says it is the “largest student conservative movement” in the U.S., with a presence on over 3,500 college and high school campuses
The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025 Trump accuses Biden of ‘trying to put Charlie Kirk out of business’ with Turning Point investigation Turning Point USA was one of 92 Republican entities investigated by the FBI, according to Senator Chuck Grassley
The Guardian - US · Sep 17, 2025 Pam Bondi faces rightwing backlash for saying she’ll target ‘hate speech’ after Kirk killing People across political spectrum, including prominent US conservatives, criticize attorney general’s comments
International Business Times UK · Sep 16, 2025 $4.7M Raised For Charlie Kirk's Widow In Hours As She Vows To Complete Late Husband's College Tour Over $4.7M raised in hours for Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, after her vow to continue his college tour and expand Turning Point USA's reach.
Benzinga · Sep 16, 2025 Bill Ackman Denies Candace Owens' Claims Of Threatening Charlie Kirk In Hamptons Meeting, Calls Allegations 'Totally False' Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has strongly denied claims by conservative commentator Candace Owens that he pressured Charlie Kirk during a Hamptons meeting weeks before the young influencer's tragic death.
The Guardian - US · 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 Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025 Why Charlie Kirk chose to talk with young people at universities ANALYSIS: Daniel Ruggles says Turning Point used flashy slogans, signs and bumper stickers to help make conservatism cool on campus
The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025 Cops arrest man accused of vandalizing Charlie Kirk memorial in Phoenix Ryder Corral, 19, was arrested for allegedly vandalizing Turning Point memorial
The Conversation · Sep 14, 2025 Charlie Kirk talked with young people at universities for a reason – he wanted American education to return to traditional values Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10, 2025, at the start of a college campus tour that centered on Kirk discussing politics – and education – with students.
The Guardian - US · Sep 13, 2025 How Charlie Kirk turned campuses into cultural battlefields – and ushered in Trump’s assault on universities The slain head of Turning Point USA stoked campus culture wars and ‘treated faculty and students as enemies’
The Guardian - US · Sep 13, 2025 Charlie Kirk’s outsized influence on the Maga movement: ‘He changed the ground game’ Slain far-right influencer was instrumental in driving youth support for Trump’s re-election in 2024