Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah University; No Arrests Made (VIDEO)

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Charlie Kirk, the prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Wednesday during a speaking event at Utah Valley University (UVU). He was 31 years old.

The fatal incident occurred during the opening stop of Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour.” The event, held under a white tent on the UVU campus, was open to the public and had drawn both supporters and critics. According to witnesses and video footage, a single gunshot rang out as Kirk addressed the crowd. He was seen reaching for his neck before collapsing, as panicked attendees fled the scene.

Kirk was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries. Officials have not yet confirmed the shooter’s identity, and no suspect is currently in custody—despite initial reports from the university suggesting an arrest had been made.

Former President Donald Trump confirmed Kirk’s death on Truth Social, calling him a “great” and “legendary” figure.

“No one understood or had the heart of the youth in the United States of America better than Charlie,” Trump wrote. “He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me… Melania and my sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika and family. Charlie, we love you!”

Kirk had long been a close ally of Trump, championing his policies on college campuses and becoming one of the most recognizable faces in conservative youth politics.

The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have launched a joint investigation. UVU campus security is working in coordination with federal authorities.

According to law enforcement sources, the shot may have come from a distance, possibly from a nearby building. No weapon has been recovered as of Thursday morning.

Kirk’s appearance on campus had stirred tension in the days leading up to the event. The UVU Review, the university’s student-run newspaper, reported student opposition to his presence. Despite those protests, the event proceeded with an open invitation to the public.

In the hours following the attack, lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle issued statements condemning political violence and calling for unity.

“We may not agree with one another, but violence is never the answer,” said Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN). “This was a cowardly act against a young man exercising his right to free speech.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) called the shooting “a tragedy and a threat to civil discourse in America.”

Charlie Kirk rose to national prominence after founding Turning Point USA in 2012 at just 18 years old. The organization aimed to promote conservative values among young Americans, particularly on high school and college campuses. He later became a vocal supporter of Donald Trump and was known for hosting high-energy campus events, debates, and podcast appearances.

Over the past decade, Kirk became a polarizing figure in American politics. Supporters praised him as a bold defender of conservative values.

Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika Frantzve — a podcaster and entrepreneur — and their two young children.

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Emails Show Dr. Fauci Ordered Documents Destroyed and Lied to Congress, Sen. Rand Paul Says

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Sen. Rand Paul is calling for Dr. Anthony Fauci to reappear before Congress after emails were uncovered that contradict his testimony to lawmakers.

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee obtained documents showing that Dr. Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, directed NIH employees to destroy records.

“These documents suggest your direct involvement in efforts to conceal information related to the Committee’s investigation and appear to contradict your previous testimony before Congress,” Mr. Paul, Kentucky Republican, said in a letter Tuesday to Dr. Fauci.

The letter is the latest salvo in a vicious five-year battle between Mr. Paul and Dr. Fauci over the government’s handling of the pandemic.

The letter notes that during his June 2024 testimony before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, Dr. Fauci was asked if he had ever deleted records, and he responded, “No.” (Read more from “Emails Show Dr. Fauci Ordered Documents Destroyed and Lied to Congress, Sen. Rand Paul Says” HERE)

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Sick People On Internet Mock Charlie Kirk

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Charlie Kirk was shot at a Utah Valley University event in the afternoon of Sept. 10. Most offered prayers. Others, mockery.

“He fought so hard for the guns. Thoughts and prayers,” wrote Pablo Manríquez, an editor at Migrant Insider.

“Do not be bullied, cowed, or shamed by bad-faith right-wing actors and MAGA that are blaming ‘liberals’ and everyone who isn’t MAGA for Charlie Kirk,” wrote writer Wajahat Ali. “Call them out for their hypocrisy. Go on offense. They are fine with political violence and mass shootings when it’s against the rest of us.”

MSNBC aired a segment where Mathew Dowd responds to the shooting by suggesting Kirk may have inspired the violence against him.

“You can’t stop with these sort of awful thoughts you have, and then saying these awful words, and then not expect awful actions to take place, and that’s the unfortunate environment we’re in.”

Dear MSNBC: Refer to the First Amendment. Americans have the liberty to say whatever “awful thoughts” they might have, free from fear of physical retaliation.

(Read more from “Sick People On Internet Mock Charlie Kirk” HERE)

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At Least Three People Shot At Colorado High School

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At least four students were injured at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colo. on Wednesday afternoon, according to reports.

Three students were in critical condition and being transported to St. Anthony’s Hospital, a hospital spokesperson confirmed to ABC News. A fourth student has also been transported to the hospital, but with an unknown injury, the outlet reported.

Investigators believe that the suspected shooter is among the injured people, ABC News reported. The shooting was first reported at 12:34 p.m. on Wednesday, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Jacki Kelley told 9News.

“I don’t know if our suspect is even old enough to drive,” Kelley said, ABC News reported.

Democratic Colorado Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement posted to X Wednesday afternoon that he is “closely monitoring” the situation at Evergreen High School, adding that “we are all praying for the victims and the entire community.” (Read more from “At Least Three People Shot At Colorado High School” HERE)

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Trump Responds to Russian Drone Incursion Over Poland: ‘Here We Go!’

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President Trump put out a cryptic response Wednesday to news overnight that Russian drones have been shot down over Polish territory.

“What’s with Russia violating Poland’s airspace with drones?” the president wrote on Truth Social before adding: “Here we go!”

Trump spoke to Polish President Karol Nawrocki about the drone incursion on Wednesday, per a European source.

The president did not immediately say how the US would react to the strikes and whether he thought NATO’s Article 5 should be invoked.

Poland was waiting to gather intelligence from allies, including the US, and was set to hold a national security council meeting on Thursday. (Read more from “Trump Responds to Russian Drone Incursion Over Poland: ‘Here We Go!’” HERE)

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Kamala Harris Goes Scorched Earth on Biden in Explosive Memoir

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Former Vice President Kamala Harris blasted the “recklessness” of then-President Joe Biden’s decision to run for a second term — writing in her forthcoming memoir that the choice should not have been “left to an individual’s ego.”

The ex-veep’s stunning dig at her former boss was laid bare in an excerpt of her book, “107 Days,” which was obtained by The Atlantic on Wednesday — shocking former Biden White House aides who were not expecting a juicy tell-all.

“Was it grace, or was it recklessness? In retrospect, I think it was recklessness,” Harris writes of her decision not to convince Biden to drop out of the 2024 race earlier.

“The stakes were simply too high. This wasn’t a choice that should have been left to an individual’s ego, an individual’s ambition. It should have been more than a personal decision.”

One former White House official claimed to The Post that Harris’ admission “hurts” any chance of a political comeback in 2028.

“No one wants a leader that can’t speak truth to power, but I do not think she is going to run,” the Democratic aide said. (Read more from “Kamala Harris Goes Scorched Earth on Biden in Explosive Memoir” HERE)

Psycho Charlotte Train Suspect Reveals Motive for Slaughtering Ukrainian Refugee Iryna Zarutska — As He Offers Chilling Words From Jail

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Accused killer Decarlos Brown Jr. told his family he stabbed Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska to death on board a train in Charlotte, North Carolina, because he believed she was reading his mind, his sister has claimed — as his chilling words from jail are revealed.

Tracey Brown, who was assaulted by her older brother in a 2022 attack that saw him bite her and break a door, said he is a paranoid schizophrenic who told her multiple times that the government had implanted a chip in him. . .

Disturbing audio of Brown’s phone conversation with his sister from jail captures his rambling explanation for why he attacked the innocent woman. Brown can be heard telling his sister that “the material in his body” — not he — had killed Iryna, according to audio from a call made on Aug. 28, six days after the murder, and shared with the Daily Mail. . .

Brown’s second-most recent arrest on Jan. 19 came after he called 911 during a welfare check, telling cops that he believed his brain was being controlled by a microchip.

“Brown wanted officers to investigate this ‘man-made’ material that was inside of his body,” his arrest affidavit reads. (Read more from “Psycho Charlotte Train Suspect Reveals Motive for Slaughtering Ukrainian Refugee Iryna Zarutska — As He Offers Chilling Words From Jail” HERE)

Israel’s Reckless Strike in Qatar Sparks Houthi Retaliation

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A dramatic escalation unfolded across the Middle East today, as Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a missile at Israel in retaliation for an Israeli airstrike in Doha that killed at least five Hamas affiliates and a Qatari security officer.

In an unprecedented move, Israel bombed a building in Doha where Hamas leaders were convening to discuss a U.S.-backed ceasefire plan. The attack reportedly took five lives—among them, the son of Hamas leader Khalil al‑Hayya—and injured others. Both Qatar and Hamas condemned the operation, holding the United States “jointly responsible.” The strike jeopardized Doha’s ongoing mediation efforts.

Within hours, Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militants fired a missile toward Israel. While the Israeli military confirmed interception efforts, the strike marked an aggressive stance in solidarity with Gaza, reigniting fears of broader regional destabilization.

According to U.S. officials and subsequent media reports, Israel notified the United States in advance of the impending Qatar strike. President Trump then directed a top aide to alert Qatari authorities of the attack. He later expressed regret over the location of the strike, emphasizing it did “not advance Israel’s or America’s goals.”

International condemnation was swift. Qatar characterized the strike as a violation of its sovereignty, a sentiment echoed by Iran, Germany, Turkey, and others. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer denounced the attack, warning it risked “further destabilising the region.”

Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the operation and leveraged it to advance Donald Trump’s peace proposal, declaring that “terror leaders can enjoy immunity no more,” and that Israel had delivered “great blows to the axis of evil.”

Israel’s decision to carry out a targeted airstrike inside Qatar — a sovereign nation and one of the United States’ closest allies in the Middle East — marks a serious and potentially destabilizing escalation in the region. Qatar hosts the largest U.S. military base in the region, Al Udeid Air Base, and has been instrumental in sensitive diplomatic efforts, including ceasefire negotiations and hostage releases. Striking within its borders not only risks unraveling critical mediation channels but also puts Washington in a precarious position between two strategic partners. The incident raises profound questions about the limits of Israel’s military actions and whether long-standing alliances can withstand the pressure of unchecked conflict.

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World’s First Reference to Christ Discovered on 2,000-Year-Old ‘Jesus Cup’

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A ceramic bowl discovered off the coast of Egypt may contain the world’s first reference to Christ.

The so-called ‘Jesus Cup’ was unearthed in 2008 by a team led by French marine archaeologist Franck Goddio during an excavation of Alexandria’s ancient great harbor.

Remarkably well preserved, the bowl is missing only a handle and bears a Greek inscription: DIA CHRSTOU O GOISTAIS, translated as ‘Through Christ the chanter.’

Dr Jeremiah Johnston, a New Testament scholar, explained on a recent Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) segment that the artifact dates to the first century AD, the era when Jesus was crucified.

‘Jesus’ reputation was that he was a healer, miracle worker, and exorcist,’ Johnston said. ‘This Jesus Cup gives evidence to that legacy.’

Goddio suggested the inscription may have been intended to legitimize soothsaying rituals. The bowl closely resembles those depicted on early Egyptian statuettes, showing fortune-telling ceremonies. (Read more from “World’s First Reference to Christ Discovered on 2,000-Year-Old ‘Jesus Cup'” HERE)

White House Fumes Over Epstein Birthday Book Said to Include Notes by Trump, Clinton and Other Big Names

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The White House slammed the release of President Trump’s alleged birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein as “FAKE NEWS” — as other prominent names were revealed in the book celebrating the dead pedophile’s 50th birthday in 2003.

The full book, provided to Congress by Epstein’s estate, was released publicly by the Republican-led House Oversight Committee on Monday evening after Democrats on the panel released only the Trump page.

Trump, 79, told NBC News Tuesday morning that “I don’t comment on something that’s a dead issue … I gave all comments to the staff. It’s a dead issue.” . . .

Trump’s top spokespeople said the signature did not appear to be the president’s, though the Journal assessed it to be consistent with some of Trump’s prior autographs.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday at a press briefing that “the Democrats are using [Epstein] victims as political pawns to try to smear and to push a hoax against the president of the United States.”Leavitt maintained that the note attributed to Trump was not created by him.

“The president has one of the most famous signatures in the world, and he has for many, many years… long before he assumed this office when he was a businessman in New York,” she said. “The president did not write that letter. He did not sign those documents. He maintains that position, and that position will be argued in court by his lawyers. The president is very confident he’s going to win this case.” (Read more from “White House Fumes Over Epstein Birthday Book Said to Include Notes by Trump, Clinton and Other Big Names” HERE)