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FBI Joins Manhunt for Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

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A young suspect, a recovered rifle, and a nation on edge

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Washington DC, , The search for the person responsible for the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk intensified yesterday as the FBI released images of a person of interest. The shooting, which took place earlier this week, has sent shockwaves through the country. A manhunt for the unidentified suspect is currently underway in Utah.

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Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk Assassinated at Utah Valley University

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Conservative Leader Charlie Kirk Assassinated During Campus Event

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Utah Valley University, In a shocking turn of events, Charlie Kirk, the prominent conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot yesterday during an outdoor speaking engagement at Utah Valley University. The 31-year-old influencer, known for his massive following of over 3 million on YouTube, was struck in the neck by a bullet fired from approximately 200 yards away—roughly the length of two football fields. The tragic incident occurred just 20 minutes into the event, which drew a crowd of at least 3,000 attendees. Authorities are actively searching for the suspect, with two individuals briefly detained and later released. Utah Valley University has canceled classes and closed the campus as the investigation unfolds.

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RFK Jr. Clashes With Senators Over CDC Shakeup, COVID-19 Policies, and Vaccine Oversight

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. came out swinging at a tense Senate Finance Committee hearing Thursday, defending his overhaul of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and blasting the agency’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles — But History Suggests Ruling Will Be Overturned

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LOS ANGELES, CA — September 2025 A federal judge in San Francisco ruled that the Trump administration acted illegally when it deployed 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles during June protests against immigration enforcement raids. The decision, however, is already being challenged by the Justice Department and is widely expected to be overturned on appeal.

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Republicans Release First Batch of Jeffrey Epstein Files: 33,000+ DOJ Documents Go Public

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has released the first batch of documents tied to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking a significant step in the GOP-led push for transparency around the case.

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President Trump Demands Big Pharma “Justify Covid Drug Success” as CDC Faces Leadership Shake-Up

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WASHINGTON, D.C. —  President Donald Trump is calling on pharmaceutical companies to “justify the success” of their Covid-19 drugs and vaccines, just days after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) imposed new limits on who can receive the latest shots.

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Historic Shake-Up at the Fed: Lisa Cook Sues Trump Over Firing as DOJ Probes Mortgage Fraud Allegations

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a historic first for the Federal Reserve, Board Governor Lisa Cook announced she is filing a lawsuit to challenge her dismissal by President Donald Trump, marking the first-ever termination of a Fed governor in the central bank’s 111-year history.

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S&P Affirms U.S. Credit Rating at ‘AA+’ Despite Rising Debt, Cites Tariff Revenue as Offset

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — S&P Global has reaffirmed the United States’ credit rating at “AA+”, pointing to strong tariff revenue as a key factor offsetting the fiscal burden of President Donald Trump’s sweeping new spending and tax-cut legislation.

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“No One Trusts the Numbers”: Majority of Voters Back Trump’s Call for New Census Amid Government Data Scandals

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Confidence in government statistics is collapsing as a new Rasmussen Reports poll shows that most Americans believe federal numbers can no longer be trusted. From the 2020 Census miscount to conflicting jobs data, voters say the government is failing to deliver reliable information.

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Marco Rubio Slams ‘Stupid Media Narrative’ About Trump Bullying Zelensky Into Peace Deal

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back hard on Sunday against media claims that President Donald Trump is pressuring Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky into an unfavorable peace deal with Russia.

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Trump to Host Zelensky at White House After Putin Summit in Alaska: Peace Deal Talks Intensify

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, just days after Trump’s highly anticipated summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

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Trump Signals Marijuana Reform Push: Could Finish Biden’s Cannabis Rescheduling Plan

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former President Donald Trump has signaled he is open to rescheduling marijuana, potentially finishing a reform effort started under President Joe Biden. The move falls short of full legalization but could deliver a major boost to the cannabis industry and reshape federal marijuana policy.

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NRCC Slams Democrats Over “False and Inflammatory” Medicaid Ad Targeting Rep. Tom Kean Jr.

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is firing back at Democrats, accusing them of spreading blatant misinformation in a recent political ad attacking Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-NJ) over Medicaid reforms.

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Trump Declares Public Safety Emergency in DC, Federalizes Police for 30 Days Amid Crime Concerns

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Washington, DC – President Donald Trump has declared a public safety emergency in the nation’s capital, ordering an unprecedented federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department and activating 800 DC National Guard members. The move, made under the 1973 Home Rule Act, allows the federal government to control DC’s police force for up to 30 days.

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Congressional Stock Trading Scandal: Why Lawmakers Keep Beating the Market and Why Reform May Finally Be Coming

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — For years, more than 100 members of Congress have reported around 10,000 stock trades annually, often posting returns that outperform the market. Now, growing public outrage over potential conflicts of interest has pushed legislation to ban Congressional stock trading one step closer to reality — but the fight is far from over.

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