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FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Cory Booker Explode in a Fiery Senate Showdown

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FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Cory Booker Clash in a Fiery Senate Showdown

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Washington DC, a routine Senate oversight hearing turned into a dramatic confrontation on Tuesday as FBI Director Kash Patel faced off against Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ). The heated exchange, filled with shouting and accusations, quickly went viral and has become a stark symbol of the deep political divisions currently gripping Washington.

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Flags, Vigils, and Controversy: Why Sparta, NJ’s Mayor Is Under Fire After a Tense Public Scene

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A Tense Standoff: Why Sparta’s Mayor Is Facing Backlash After a Charlie Kirk Vigil

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Sparta NJ, a local vigil in Sparta, New Jersey, intended to honor Charlie Kirk took a dramatic and contentious turn on Saturday night, sparking a heated public dispute. Mayor Neill W. Clark is now at the center of a controversy after he allegedly refused to lower the town’s flags and became involved in a shouting match with vigil attendees.

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Englewood Hospital Surgeon Resigns Amid Controversy Over Charlie Kirk Comments

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Englewood Hospital Surgeon Resigns Amid Fury Over Charlie Kirk Comments

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Englewood NJ, a firestorm of controversy at Englewood Health has come to a head with the resignation of a surgeon who was accused of celebrating the assassination of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk. The hospital confirmed on September 15 that it has accepted the resignation of Dr. Matthew Jung following a thorough investigation into the incident.

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Bergen County Flag Controversy: A Political Snub or Standard Procedure?

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Hackensack NJ, in the wake of the tragic death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a national debate has unfolded, with a local dimension playing out right here in Bergen County. The decision by county officials not to lower flags to half-staff, despite a presidential proclamation, has ignited a firestorm of criticism and brought the rules of flag etiquette into the spotlight.

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk Assassination Identified as Tyler Robinson, Now in Custody

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Washington DC, in a major breakthrough in the high-profile assassination of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk, authorities have identified and taken a suspect into custody. The individual, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested following a multi-day manhunt and a massive outpouring of tips from the public.

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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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This Boy Wonder Is Building the Conservative MoveOn.org in an Illinois Garage

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May 7, 2015 11:00 AM EDT

Republican donors are counting on the 21-year-old to energize voters.

Charlie Kirk was just about to leave the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa when he spotted the multimillionaire investor Foster Friess in a stairwell. Kirk, who was 18 and fresh out of high school, had spent weeks memorizing the names and faces of the top 25 Republican political donors in case he found himself in just such a situation. He grabbed Friess into a handshake, took a nervous breath, and began his elevator pitch. Instead of going to college, he wanted to start a grass-roots organization to rival liberal groups such as MoveOn.org, which offer Democratic candidates a standing army of volunteer activists. All he needed, Kirk told Friess, was cash. Friess, who’d just blown $2.1 million on a failed quest to help Rick Santorum win the GOP presidential nomination, handed over his business card. Three weeks later, Kirk had a five-figure check. “He impressed me with his capacity to lead, intelligence, and love for America,” Friess says. “I instantly knew I wanted to support him.”

In the three years since, Kirk—who still sleeps in his childhood bedroom in Wheeling, Ill.—has built his organization, Turning Point USA, into the go-to group for reaching young conservatives. It has a presence on 800 college campuses, where fieldworkers hand out posters and collect e-mail addresses. At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in February, the group hosted an event featuring Senators Ted Cruz and Rand Paul, who have each since announced they’re running for president. On May 8, Paul was scheduled to speak at a Turning Point rally at Arizona State University, and Carly Fiorina is on deck to speak in June at a Turning Point conference for women in Chicago. Kirk says he’s met candidate Marco Rubio and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, who is considering a presidential run.

https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-05-07/conservative-boy-wonder