Suspect in conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killing opposed his beliefs, Utah governor says
OREM, Utah (AP) — Utah’s governor says the Charlie Kirk assassination suspect had indicated to a family friend that he was connected to the shooting. Gov. Spencer Cox says the suspect had grown more political and was opposed to Kirk’s beliefs. The suspect in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah. That’s according to a law enforcement official who told The Associated Press. The officials says authorities have identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson. The official was not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation and spoke Friday on the condition of anonymity. Calls to telephone numbers listed for Robinson in public records ring unanswered.
The Latest: A 22-year-old Utah man is in custody in Charlie Kirk shooting, AP source says
President Donald Trump said Friday “with a high degree of certainty” that the suspect in the Charlie Kirk killing has been caught. The suspect in custody is Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old from Utah, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation. Kirk was shot as he spoke to a crowd gathered in a courtyard at Utah Valley University in Orem. More than 7,000 leads and tips had poured in as authorities responded to the latest act of political violence to convulse the United States.
Choose your America: In the aftermath of the Kirk slaying, a snapshot of a fractured nation
The governor of Utah struggled to find the right words to describe the question so many have been asking: What is happening in America? The silence lasted nearly 10 seconds. He looked down. He opened and closed his mouth. “Our nation is broken,” Spencer Cox finally said, hours after the killing of Charlie Kirk. The governor described violent attacks on both Democrats and Republicans, including the killing of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, two assassination attempts on President Donald Trump and the firebombing of Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence. His words stood out not just for the stark language about America’s troubles, but for his sober, somber acknowledgement that the violence reaches across the political divide.
Schumer warns of a shutdown if Republicans don’t accept Democrats’ health care demands
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is willing to risk a government shutdown at the end of the month if Republicans don’t accept Democratic demands on health care. Schumer tells The Associated Press he and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries oppose any legislation that doesn’t include key health care provisions and a commitment not to roll them back. Schumer argues the country is in a different place than it was earlier this year, when he argued against a shutdown. The New York senator weathered backlash from fellow Democrats in March when he voted with Republicans to keep the government open. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Schumer needs to approach Republicans with a health care proposal.
Trump says he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump says he’ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns there with the support of the mayor and the governor. The Republican president said on Fox News Channel on Friday “the mayor is happy” and “the governor is happy” about the pending deployment. The mayor is a Democrat, and the governor is a Republican. Trump says Memphis is “deeply troubled” and he’s “going to fix that.” Trump cited Washington, where he’s sent National Guard and surged federal law enforcement. Trump has openly mused about sending troops to some of the nation’s most Democratic cities — including Chicago and Baltimore — claiming they are needed to crack down on crime.
Vessel struck by US military off Venezuela was heading back to shore, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military strike on what the Trump administration says was a drug-carrying speedboat from Venezuela came after the vessel had turned around and was headed back to shore. It’s raising fresh questions from members of Congress. National security officials acknowledged during a closed briefing this week on Capitol Hill that the boat carrying 11 people, some of whom were suspected of being involved with the Tren de Aragua gang, was fired on multiple times by the U.S. military after it had changed course. That’s according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity. The Trump administration says it’s acting in self-defense as it works to stop the flow of drugs into the U.S.
Kavanaugh says no one has too much power in US system. Critics see Supreme Court bowing to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh says the genius of the American system of government is that no one should have too much power. That’s even as Kavanaugh and other conservatives on the high court face criticism for deferring repeatedly to President Donald Trump. Kavanaugh says the framers of the Constitution were set on avoiding the concentration of power. Kavanaugh said Thursday at an event honoring his onetime boss Kenneth Starr that “no one person or group of people should have too much power in our system.” Trump’s robust effort to remake the federal government did not come up at the event.
France sends jets to Poland, the UK ramps up sanctions in a signal to Russia not to escalate
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — France says its is deploying fighter jets to Poland, and the UK has announced new sanctions against Russia. These actions are in response to Russia’s recent drone incursion into Poland. French President Emmanuel Macron says three Rafale jets will help protect Poland’s airspace and NATO’s eastern flank. Britain’s sanctions target 70 vessels and 30 individuals and companies linked to Russia’s oil transport and war efforts. British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper visited Kyiv, emphasizing solidarity with Ukraine. Poland’s Foreign Minister also visited Kyiv to discuss security and cooperation. These moves aim to counter further Russian aggression.
South Korean workers return home after days in detention following US immigration raid
INCHEON, South Korea (AP) — A plane carrying more than 300 South Korean workers released after days of detention in Georgia has landed in South Korea. TV footage shows the charter plane landing in Incheon International Airport on Friday. They were among about 475 people detained during the Sept. 4 immigration raid at a battery factory under construction on the campus of Hyundai’s sprawling auto plant west of Savannah. South Korea later said it has a reached an agreement with the United States for the Korean workers’ releases.
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded troops
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Prince Harry arrived in Ukraine on Friday for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members. Harry’s representatives confirmed they were in the capital, Kyiv, on Friday, though they declined to discuss the prince’s schedule for security reasons. This is the second time Harry has visited Ukraine in support of his Invictus Games. Harry founded the games in 2014 as a Paralympic-style event designed to inspire military veterans around the world as they work to overcome battlefield injuries.
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