The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk last week follows a litany of violent acts against political targets, from Democratic lawmakers and officials, to a police officer at CDC headquarters, to President Trump himself last summer. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham talks with Robert Costa about the existential questions facing our nation right now, and
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has ignited a political and cultural firestorm, exposing fault lines between the media, grassroots conservatives, and national leaders. At the heart of this convergence is President Trump’s amplification of a viral petition calling for sweeping reforms in media accountability—dubbed the “Charlie Kirk Act”—and the raw, unfiltered response of
Presidential historian Tevi Troy explains how social media has transformed public consumption of political violence footage following Charlie Kirk's killing at Utah Valley University.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio points while walking on the tarmac, as he departs for Israel at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Sept. 13, 2025. Nathan Howard/Pool/Reuters Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed for Israel on Sept. 13, announcing a renewed effort to win the return of hostages taken by Hamas and address humanitarian concerns
Rep. Ryan Zinke said the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was a "watershed moment" and that political disagreements should not lead to violence.
D.C. safety concerns after Charlie Kirk shooting Charlie Kirk’s killing sparks safety concerns in Washington 02:09 The Trump administration is sending a $58 million request to Congress to increase security for the executive and judicial branches in the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
California lawmakers voted to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called “forever chemicals,” in cookware. The move has pulled in celebrity chefs on one side and environmentalists, including actor Mark Ruffalo, on the other. The proposal, Senate Bill 682, would prohibit PFAS in cookware, cleaning products, dental floss, ski wax,