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Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun trigger

By JESSE BEDAYN, HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and JOHN SEEWER Updated 3:25 PM CDT, September 16, 2025 PROVO, Utah (AP) — Prosecutors brought a murder charge Tuesday against the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk and outlined evidence, including a text message confession to his partner and a note left beforehand saying he had the opportunity to kill one of the nation’s leading conservative voices “and I’m going to take it.” DNA on the trigger of the rifle that killed Kirk also matched that of Tyler ...

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Justice Sotomayor concerned Americans cannot distinguish between presidents and kings

PUBLISHED Sep 16, 2025, 12:33 PM ET Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday urged a greater emphasis on civic involvement and education, questioning whether some Americans had been clearly taught the difference between a president and a king. Speaking to the New York Law School in Manhattan, the Supreme Court’s senior liberal encouraged people to get involved and lamented what she described as a lack of knowledge about fundamental aspects of American law. “Do we understand what the ...

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Republican Plan Would Make It Easier to Revoke US Passports: What to Know

Published Sep 15, 2025 at 1:03 PM EDT | Updated Sep 16, 2025 at 7:10 AM EDT A new Republican bill would make it easier for the federal government to revoke or refuse to issue passports to American citizens. A House Foreign Affairs Committee spokesperson responded to concerns about the bill in a statement to Newsweek. "This provision is just one small part of a larger comprehensive, State Department Authorization Act that the House Foreign Affairs Committee introduced last week. And while ...

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Oklahoma court stops social studies standards with 2020 election misinformation from taking effect

Updated 11:53 AM CDT, September 16, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court temporarily put on hold proposed new social studies standards for K-12 public school students that include conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. The state’s high court issued a temporary stay on Monday while a lawsuit challenging the new standards is being litigated. The court’s order directs the State Department of Education to keep the previous social studies standards in place while the case is b ...

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Republicans release 7-week spending bill as Democrats warn of a potential shutdown

Updated September 16, 2025 1:49 PM ET Two weeks before a possible government shutdown, House Republicans are unveiling legislation to fund the government through Nov. 21 and add security resources for government officials. It's unclear they have the votes to pass it as Democrats call for further negotiations. The stopgap bill extends current funding levels for federal agencies for seven weeks and adds $58 million to boost security for the federal judiciary and for executive branch officials, ...

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While Trump Engages in Attacks on Democracy and Free Speech, Farmers Are in Deep Trouble

(Raw Story) Donald Trump's trade policies have set up American farmers for an impending disaster, as China refuses to buy soybeans from the United States. According to The New York Times, the move by the Chinese government to halt U.S. soybean imports "has had devastating repercussions for farmers in North Dakota, which exported more than 70 percent of its soybeans to China before Trump unveiled the new tariffs this year. Unless China agrees to restart its purchases as part of a trade deal, farmers that depend on the Chinese market will be facing steep losses that could fuel farm bankruptcies and farm foreclosures around the United States.

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USDA considering economic aid for farmers this fall, says secretary

(Reuters) The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working with Congress to evaluate whether economic aid might be needed for the nation's farmers this autumn amid trade disputes and record-high yields, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Monday. U.S. farmers have missed out on billions in soybean sales to China as stalled trade talks halt exports, and the USDA's recent forecast of a record corn crop this autumn will likely weigh on a farm economy already saddled with low prices and rising fertilizer and seed costs.

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'Deeply Troubling': Military Expert Warns Trump Is Unilaterally 'Deciding To Kill People'

(Smirking Chimp) Rachel VanLandingham, a retired Judge Advocate General's Corps officer, strongly criticized President Donald Trump over his announcement that the U.S. military forces “literally shot out a boat” believed to be carrying narcotics from Venezuela. During an appearance on CNN Monday, she said the administration was using "lethal force in the American people's name in a very unique manner," calling the action "deeply troubling."

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Trump Orders Removal of Photo of Enslaved Man's Scars and Information About Slavery from National Parks

(People) One of the most famous Civil War–era portraits of a slave will reportedly be removed from national parks and museums under the Trump administration. An 1863 photo taken of escaped enslaved man Gordon titled “The Scourged Back,” which shows “severe whipping scars,” is at the center of the debate. Images reportedly under review by the Trump administration “include signs referring to racial discrimination and the hostility of White people,” according to the Washington Post.

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No Evidence Of Primary Residence Violation By Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Michigan Official Says

(Huff Post) The property tax authority in Ann Arbor, Michigan, said that Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook hasn’t broken rules for tax breaks on a home there that Cook declared her primary residence. The finding, which came in response to a Reuters request that the city review Cook’s property records, could boost Cook’s defense against efforts by the Trump administration to remove her from the Federal Reserve board. Ann Arbor has “no reason to believe” that Cook violated property tax rules, City Assessor Jerry Markey told Reuters.

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Republican Plan Would Make It Easier to Revoke US Passports: What to Know

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Justice Sotomayor concerned Americans cannot distinguish between presidents and kings

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Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun trigger

5 hrs ago - By JESSE BEDAYN, HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and JOHN SEEWER Updated 3:25 PM CDT, September 16, 2025 PROVO, Utah (AP) — Prosecutors brought a murder charge Tuesday against the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk and outlined evidence, including a te ... (AP)

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Republicans release 7-week spending bill as Democrats warn of a potential shutdown

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Oklahoma court stops social studies standards with 2020 election misinformation from taking effect

7 hrs ago - Updated 11:53 AM CDT, September 16, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court temporarily put on hold proposed new social studies standards for K-12 public school students that include conspiracy theories about the 2020 election. The ... (AP)

Cory Booker Explodes on Trump FBI Director in Epic Hearing Brawl

7 hrs ago - Sep 16th, 2025, 1:08 pm Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) exploded at Trump FBI Director Kash Patel in a hearing exchange that turned into an outright brawl. Amid bipartisan criticism over his handling of the Charlie Kirk murder investigation, Director Pat ... (MEDIAite)

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