How Charlie Kirk’s assassination portends a national crisis

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

Rubio Departs for Israel After Gaza Talks Stall, Doha Strike

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

White House requests $58 million to increase security for executive, judicial branches

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 legislature votes to phase out “forever chemicals” in cookware

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,

Thousands attend London march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson

A London march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson drew more than 110,000 people and became unruly on Saturday as a small group of his supporters clashed with police officers who were separating them from counterprotesters. Several officers were punched, kicked and struck by bottles tossed by people at the fringes of the “Unite the Kingdom” rally,

Tensions over immigration escalate in Chicago

Protests broke out in Chicago on Saturday against President Trump’s immigration crackdown. A group of Catholic clergy led what they called a “People’s Mass” outside the Great Lakes Naval Base. The base will also be used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a staging area for deportations. Camilo Montoya-Galvez spent a day with ICE agents

Turning Point USA Announces Memorial Service for Slain Founder Charlie Kirk

A man holding an American flag stands in front of an illuminated banner honoring slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in Phoenix, Ariz., on Sept. 10, 2025. Allan Stein/The Epoch Times The conservative political nonprofit Turning Point USA has announced a Sept. 21. memorial service for its late founder, Charlie Kirk. Set to take