Washington — Charlie Kirk, a right-wing political activist and influential voice for young conservatives in the digital age, died Wednesday after he was shot in the neck at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. He was 31. Kirk, a father of two, was shot as he was speaking to students at an event for Turning
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. He was 31 years old. There was conflicting information about the investigation at a news conference Wednesday evening. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said, “we have a person of interest in custody,” but Utah
Majority Leader Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) speaks to reporters at a news conference in Washington on Sept. 3, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Sept. 8 announced that Republicans will take the “nuclear option” in the Senate to allow for faster confirmation of nominees by the president. “Democrats have
The Supreme Court declined to take up a request from South Carolina seeking to enforce its ban on students using public school bathrooms that match their gender identity.
Washington — House Republicans voted Wednesday to repeal the legal justifications used to attack Iraq in 1991 and 2003, the latest attempt by Congress to revoke the president’s authority to wage war. The move follows President Trump’s decisions to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities and strike a boat allegedly carrying illicit drugs in the Caribbean. Lawmakers
Jury selection is complete for Ryan Routh's federal trial. Routh is charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at his West Palm Beach golf club in September 2024.
Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting at Utah Valley University highlights a growing pattern of violent attacks on conservative figures and organizations across America.