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Latest On Charlie Kirk’s Murder

The killing of Charlie Kirk is having a profound impact not just for conservatives, but throughout Washington.  As the investigation continues, correspondent Steve Futterman reports that in Utah, the
alleged shooter is not cooperating with authorities.  

Job Losses Over Kirk Killing

Pilots, teachers, college professors, and political pundits have all lost their jobs over the past 72 hours for inflammatory comments they made online regarding the death of Charlie Kirk, and in one case, a New Jersey nurse who was suspended for showing outrage after a surgeon praised the shooter and cheered Kirk’s killing.  Correspondent Julie Walker has
that part of the story.  

Patel Hearings

The head of the FBI faces two key congressional hearings this week.  As correspondent Mike Hempen reports, the hearings are expected to look into Cash Patel’s leadership in the FBI, as well as the statements he made during the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s death, which includes an online message that said the subject in the killing was in custody, when he was still at-large.  

Next Stop For The National Guard

While the Democrat mayor of Memphis, Tennessee is not happy about it, he is not standing against the idea of having National Guard troops on the streets of his city.  Ed Donahue reports.  

Rubio To The Middle East

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Israel, where he says he'll ask Israeli officials how they see the way forward in Gaza.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports this comes as US-ally Qatar is denouncing Israel, following Israel's attack on Hamas leadership in Qatar's capital.   

Texas Republican Leaving Congress

A long-time lawmaker from Texas plans to leave Congress.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Kirk Praise & Backlash

The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk is due in court tomorrow.  In the meantime, the praise, condemnation and backlash over what Kirk said, did, and stood for, shows no sign of abating.  The latest from correspondent Rich Johnson.  

Latest On The Alleged Shooter

The investigation into the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk is underway, but the Governor of Utah says the person accused of pulling the trigger isn’t cooperating with authorities, but those who know him
are.  Correspondent Donna Warder reports.   

Continuing Resolution Likely

With a government shutdown looming at the end of the month, lawmakers in Washington are working to boost money for security in the wake of the death of Charlie Kirk.  Correspondent Clayton Neville
reports.  

Romanian Airspace Breached

After NATO forces deployed and shot down drones that flew into Poland’s airspace last week, Romania became the second NATO nation to have a Kremlin drone fly over their nation.   

Mamdani’s Latest Endorsement

New York’s governor is taking sides in the race for New York City mayor.  In an op-ed penned for the New York Times, Kathy Hochul has formally endorsed Democrat nominee Zohran Mamdani  

Finally  

It was a magical night in Los Angeles where the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were held.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the big winners and surprises.

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