Tyler Robinson is also facing the death penalty<\/a> if convicted, Utah<\/a> County Attorney Jeff Gray announced at a press conference. The accused appeared virtually from jail in an anti-suicide vest before a judge at an initial hearing, with the next court date set for September 29.<\/p>\n Officials say Robinson was radicalized online and subscribed to a \u201cleftist\u201d ideology,<\/a> and said the motive for the killing was a hatred of Kirk, according to text messages<\/a> he sent to his roommate.<\/p>\n Robinson refused to cooperate with law enforcement during the investigation, after surrendering on the evening of September 11. He showed no emotion during Tuesday\u2019s hearing.<\/p>\n Earlier, it emerged that Robinson said in a group chat on Discord<\/a> shortly before his arrest: \u201cHey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday,\u201d The Washington Post first reported.<\/p>\n Kirk, a Republican activist and co-founder of the conservative youth group Turning Point USA<\/a>, was shot and killed while hosting an event at a Utah<\/a> college on September 10. <\/p>\n Both President Donald Trump<\/a> and Vice President JD Vance<\/a> will speak at a memorial service<\/a> in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday.<\/p>\n Watch LIVE: FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before House panel in aftermath of Charlie Kirk shooting after fiery Senate appearance<\/p>\n Read more<\/p>\n Oliver O’Connell17 September 2025 15:11<\/p>\n <\/a>ABC reporter under fire for highlighting the \u2018touching\u2019 text messages from Charlie Kirk\u2019s suspected killer<\/p>\n The network\u2019s chief national correspondent, Matt Gutman, has received a wave of backlash for on-air comments he made Tuesday immediately after a press conference, where Utah prosecutors revealed alleged texts Tyler Robinson, 22, sent his roommate <\/a>following the shooting one week ago.<\/p>\n Rhian Lubin has the story.<\/p>\n Oliver O’Connell17 September 2025 17:00<\/p>\n <\/a>Pope speaks out about political \u2018polarization\u2019 after Charlie Kirk shooting<\/p>\n Pope Leo XIV<\/a> has told the new United States ambassador to the Holy See that he is praying for slain activist Charlie Kirk<\/a> and his family.<\/p>\n \u201cThe pope confirmed that he is praying for Charlie Kirk<\/a>,\u201d spokesman Matteo Bruni said in comments reported by Vatican News.<\/p>\n Leo also \u201cexpressed concern about political violence and spoke of the need to refrain from rhetoric and exploitation that lead to polarization rather than dialogue,\u201d Bruni said.<\/p>\n Oliver O’Connell17 September 2025 16:30<\/p>\n <\/a>What is Bella Ciao? The anti-fascist song cited in the Charlie Kirk shooting<\/p>\n Following the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk<\/a>, officials reported unspent bullet casings were found at the scene. These were engraved with phrases<\/a> such as \u201cIf you read this, you are GAY Lmao\u201d, \u201chey fascist! CATCH!\u201d and \u201cO Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Bella ciao, Ciao, ciao!\u201d<\/p>\n Bella Ciao (literally, \u201chello beautiful\u201d or \u201cgoodbye beautiful\u201d) is a traditional Italian folk song known for its association with the anti-fascist resistance in Italy during the Second World War<\/a>.<\/p>\n Justin Mallia explains its contemporary significance.<\/p>\n Oliver O’Connell17 September 2025 16:00<\/p>\n <\/a>AG Bondi’s ‘free speech fiasco’ attacked by both left and right<\/p>\n CNN\u2019s Harry Enten ran the numbers on how Americans are engaging with the concept of free speech in the wake of the murder of Charlie Kirk, and the resultant bad news for Attorney General Pam Bondi, already unpopular over her handling of the Epstein Files.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s Enten with the latest polling: <\/p>\n And here\u2019s John Bowden on how traditional defenders of free speech rounded on the First Amendment \u2014 to the horror of some conservatives: <\/p>\n Oliver O’Connell17 September 2025 15:44<\/p>\n <\/a>Raskin slams Patel’s ‘disturbing’ performance<\/p>\n In today\u2019s hearing, House Judiciary ranking member Jamie Raskin slammed FBI Director Kash Patel\u2019s performance in the aftermath of the murder of Charlie Kirk as \u201cso disturbing that even the MAGA base was alarmed.\u201d<\/p>\n The Maryland Democrat said: \u201cWhen Charlie Kirk was assassinated, while his killer was still on the loose, you decided you didn’t need to be at FBI quarters in Washington to work with your team while the chaotic manhunt unfolded. You spent your evening dining in a swanky Midtown Manhattan restaurant, and tweeting out false information that the subject of the shooting was in custody, a statement you had to retract one hour later. Your performance was so disturbing that even the MAGA base was alarmed.\u201d<\/p>\n Oliver O’Connell17 September 2025 15:35<\/p>\n <\/a>Trump and Vance to speak at Kirk memorial<\/p>\n President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance will give remarks this Sunday at the memorial service for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, according to Turning Point USA, which made the announcement on Tuesday.<\/p>\n Kirk\u2019s widow, Erika Kirk, will also speak at the memorial, which will take place this Sunday at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona<\/p>\n Trump and Vance, who had previously confirmed they would attend the memorial, will be joined by a number of other high-profile speakers announced for the event.<\/p>\n Other speakers from the Trump administration and wider MAGAworld include: <\/p>\n White House chief of staff Susie Wiles Secretary of State Marco Rubio Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller White House Office of Presidential Personnel Director Sergio Gor Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson Donald Trump Jr. <\/p>\n Oliver O’Connell17 September 2025 15:30<\/p>\n <\/a>White House press secretary appears to connect earthquake to Charlie Kirk\u2019s death and Biblical prophecy<\/p>\n Leavitt, who describes herself as a devout Christian, shared a post on Instagram that read: \u201cOn the night Charlie was shot<\/a>, a 4.1 earthquake struck Utah. In scripture, 40 represents trials; 41 signifies a shift. It hit at 5:57 local time, 7:57 Eastern.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cActs 7:57 describes Stephen, the first martyr, stoned as the crowd silenced his truth. The Bible says the earth trembles when God is angry. That night, as a voice was silenced, the ground groaned.\u201d<\/p>\n She reposted the screenshot of a Twitter post, adding: \u201cWow.\u201d<\/p>\n Andrew Feinberg has the story.<\/p>\n Oliver O’Connell17 September 2025 15:00<\/p>\n
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Former President Barack Obama called Charlie Kirk\u2019s death \u201chorrific and a tragedy,\u201d during an event at the Jefferson Educational Society in Pennsylvania on Tuesday (Getty)<\/p>\n