Karen Attiah Fired Over Charlie Kirk Comment — What's The Washington Post's Political Leaning?
Attiah — the only full-time Black journalist at the outlet — announced her termination on Sept. 15, 2025.
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"Let’s Go Taco" Has Everything to Do With Donald Trump and Nothing to Do With Tacos
"LET'S GOOOOOOO TACO!"
Tyler Robinson's Grandmother Said Her Grandson Has Never Touched a Gun
"I don't know any single one who’s a Democrat. I'm just so confused."
Charlie Kirk Is Being Regarded as a "Prophet" by Some — What Religion Did He Follow?
Kirk initially kept religion and politics separate, but his view changed in the years leading up to his death.
Donald Trump Appeared to Suggest That Smart People Tend Not to Support Him
Trump's claim confused the people who already don't love him.
Charlie Kirk's Funeral Will Be Held in a Stadium That Seats More Than 60,000 People
Charlie Kirk's funeral will require a ton of security.
'Newsday' Published a Controversial Cartoon About the Shooting of Charlie Kirk
A recent political cartoon caused some understandable controversy.
Kash Patel Is Getting Side-Eyed for “Pushing Out” Salt Lake City FBI Chief Mehtab Syed
Mehtab Syed was fired six months after being promoted to lead the Salt Lake City field office.
AI-Generated Books About Charlie Kirk's Death Started Popping up Online Immediately
The book appears to have been written by AI.
Charlie Kirk's Alleged Killer Tyler Robinson Is Arrested — What Are His Politics?
Robinson was arrested on Sept. 11, 2025.
"Hey Fascist! Catch!" — Bullets From Charlie Kirk Shooting Had Inscriptions on Casings
Kirk was murdered at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10, 2025.
Charlie Kirk May Have Focused Efforts on USA, but His Death Has Spurred Many International Leaders to Speak Up
"He was a great champion of our shared roots and values."
Where Did Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Live With His Wife and Two Kids?
Charlie Kirk's body was taken home on Air Force Two.
Aaron Judge Is an All-Time Great Yankee, but Why Did He Shake Trump's Hand? What Are His Political Leanings?
Aaron Judge has been careful to avoid politics throughout his career.
Charlie Kirk Was Not a Universally Beloved Figure While He Was Alive
Charlie Kirk said a lot of pretty hateful things.
A Suspect Has Been Identified in Connection With the Fatal Shooting of Charlie Kirk
A suspect is in custody and has been identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson.
Some People on the Internet Have a Theory That a Trans Woman Killed Charlie Kirk — Who Is Skye Valadez
Skye Valadez has become a target of accusations about Charlie Kirk's death.
Kash Patel Offers Reward for Charlie Kirk's Killer — What's the FBI Director's Background?
Patel and the FBI are offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to the shooter's identity and arrest.
More Than One Conspiracy Theory Has Emerged Around the Shooting of Charlie Kirk
The conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk are getting out of hand.
Trump Sparks Flurry of Questions After His Face Appears to be Drooping Noticeably on 9/11
The White House's silence seemed to suggest that everything was business as usual even though it clearly wasn't.
Charlie Kirk's Pastor Said He Received Numerous Death Threats but Was Never Afraid
"He received death threats every day, hundreds."
Ben Shapiro Said Charlie Kirk Never Stopped Talking Until a "Killer’s Bullet Ripped His Life From Him"
Ben Shapiro claims more political violence has come from the left than the right.
Mysteries Followed After Police Seized the Body of the Person Who Shot Donald Trump
"I will not ever be able to say with certainty that those reports and pictures are accurate according to my own examination of the body."
Spencer Cox's Relationship Status Changed Alongside His Political Career
The governor of Utah was re-elected in 2024, meaning that he will be seated in his position for another four years.
Charlie Kirk Claimed George Floyd Wasn't Killed by Derek Chauvin
"The knee on the neck is actually an approved police technique that police departments taught Derek Chauvin to use."
Remembering Minnesota Lawmaker Melissa Hortman and Husband Mark, Who Were Targeted in Fatal Attack
Melissa and Mark's children called the two the "bright lights at the center of our lives."
Melissa and Mark Hortman’s Shooter Did “Extensive Research” on the Couple Before Murder
The shooter, a Minnesota native, faces multiple federal and state charges for the June 2025 "night of terror."
FBI Says Charlie Kirk Shooter Used High-Powered Bolt-Action Rifle
Kirk was murdered on Sept. 10, 2025.
Megyn Kelly Breaks Down Live on Air Over Charlie Kirk’s Death — Were They Friends?
"Oh, good God ... he's dead ... it's official."
Inside Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk’s Net Worth and Fortune Following His Death
A popular fixture on the conservative radio circuit, he was also the host of ‘The Charlie Kirk Show.’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Is Also Mourning Charlie Kirk
The Israeli prime minister called Kirk a friend of his country.
Did Charlie Kirk Die Instantly? A Timeline of the Shooting and His Death
President Donald Trump announced he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
A 'Jezebel' Writer Paid Etsy Witches to Curse Charlie Kirk Three Weeks Before He Was Killed
"He tells auditoriums full of young women that our freedom is a flaw, not an achievement."
What Was Charlie Kirk Talking About When He Was Shot? His Last Words Revealed
He barely took a breath after his reply before he was struck in the neck with a bullet.
MSNBC Has Fired Matthew Dowd for Comments About Charlie Kirk, but What Did He Say?
Matthew Dowd's comments about Charlie Kirk got him fired from MSNBC.
Charlie Kirk Was "Banned" From Twitter (Now X) 5 Years Before His Death – Here's Why
"I’m kind of in a hostage situation with Twitter."
Charlie Kirk's Wife Shared His Conservative Views and Mission Ahead of His Death — Was She There When He Was Shot?
Charlie Kirk had two young children.
Charlie Kirk Was Known for Proudly Stating a Variety of Controversial Views
Charlie Kirk was known for plainly stating some pretty controversial ideas.
Is Utah Governor Spencer Cox Mormon? How His Faith Shapes His Life in Leadership
“I don’t want people to vote for me because of my faith. But I don’t want people to vote for me because I hide my faith, either.”
Charlie Kirk Said His Children "Mattered Way More " Than How Many Social Media Followers He Had
"This is not about shaming, this is not about ridiculing, this is not about moralizing. It is about lifting up what is beautiful."
Mayor Michelle Wu Is the First Woman and Minority Elected in Boston — Here's Her Net Worth
Wu became the Mayor of Boston in 2021.
Who Was Charlie Kirk Married To? Inside the Right-Wing Activist’s Relationship Dynamic
Charlie Kirk was the co-founder of Turning Point USA and also the CEO of Turning Point Action, Turning Point Academy, and Turning Point Faith.
Late 'Turning Point USA' Founder Charlie Kirk's Parents Were Long-Time Trump Allies
Charlie's father had a connection to Trump long before his son.
An Eyewitness Says They Were “Trampled” by UVU Crowd After Charlie Kirk Was Shot
"I was so scared for my life."
Right-Wing Pundit Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot While Speaking at Utah Valley University
Footage of Charlie Kirk getting shot is circulating online.
Barron Trump Has Moved Back in With Mom and Dad — Did He Drop out of NYU?
Barron's first year at NYU was shrouded in mystery.
Trump's Dinner at a Washington, D.C. Restaurant Was Interrupted by Protesters
The protesters were chanting, in part, about Palestine.
Scott Bessent Threatened Bill Pulte at a Party — Why Are the Girlies Fighting?
Scott Bessent told Bill Pulte they could just step outside.
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent's Net Worth Is High for a Government Official
Bessent was a Chief Investment Officer for Soros Fund Management.
Decades After the Iran-Contra Affair Cost Oliver North His Military Career, He Married a Witness
Oliver North married someone involved in the Iran-Contra Affair.