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September 13

Erika Kirk's first speech since husband's assassination sparks massive TPUSA chapter surge nationwide

Erika Kirk vowed her husband's mission will grow stronger after Charlie Kirk's assassination, leading to a surge in Turning Point USA chapter applications nationwide.

September 13

Iryna Zarutska killing exposes GOP split on possible federal intervention in Charlotte

North Carolina Republican Sens. Thom Tillis and Ted Budd disagree on federal intervention in Charlotte after Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska's murder by a repeat offender.

September 13

Following Kirk’s assassination, lawmakers react to lethal political climate: 'Violent words precede violent actions'

After Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill expressed extreme concern for the state of political discourse in the country.

September 12

Fox News Poll: Despite dip in approval, congressional Republicans still outperform Democrats

Congressional Republicans earned a 38% approval rating compared to 33% for Democrats in the latest Fox News poll, the second time this year the GOP outperformed.

September 12

'This is on all of us': Lawmakers take hard look at how political rhetoric played role in Kirk's assassination

Congressional leaders are trying to turn the temperature down after conservative activist Charlie Kirk's death, but emotions are still high on Capitol Hill.

September 12

Sen. Mullin pays tribute to Charlie Kirk, calls assassination ‘absolutely senseless’

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., discusses Charlie Kirk’s assassination and relationships with prominent Republican figures on ‘The Faulkner Focus.’

September 12

Trump’s Memphis National Guard news boosts Hagerty's aisle-crossing work to crush city crime, senator says

Memphis becomes focus of Trump's nationwide crime initiative as Senator Hagerty details federal-state cooperation through Operation Viper that led to hundreds of arrests.

September 12

Blackburn cheers Trump's move to 'Make Memphis Safe Again'

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., applauded President Donald Trump's decision to send the National Guard to Memphis, Tenn., which the FBI reported had the highest crime rate in the country.

September 11

Longtime friend of Charlie Kirk calls him the 'nicest man' he's ever met

Alex Bruesewitz, a Trump advisor and friend of Charlie Kirk, remembers the Turning Point USA founder as the "nicest man" he's ever met on "The Story."

September 11

GOP triggers nuclear option in Senate to break Dem blockade of Trump nominees

Republicans changed Senate rules to allow President Donald Trump's nominees to be voted on in batches after months of Democratic opposition to fast-track confirmations.