4 d. ago Trump news at a glance: President hails shutdown as ‘opportunity’ to further campaign of cuts

The government has already announced the cancellation of billions of dollars in federal funding for projects tied to Democrats. Key US politics stories from Thursday 2 October at a glanceAs the US government shutdown stretched into its second day, Donald Trump on Thursday hailed the funding lapse as an “unprecedented opportunity” to further his campaign of firing federal workers and downsizing departments.The president announced on social media that he would sit down with Russell Vought, the White House office of management and budget chief, an architect of the mass firings and buyouts of federal workers. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Trump news at a glance: Trump orders deployment of national guard to ‘war ravaged’ Portland

Officials in Portland have pushed back against the announcement, saying there is ‘no need for military troops’ – key US politics stories from Saturday 27 SeptemberDonald Trump has ordered the deployment of the national guard to Portland, Oregon, authorizing “full force, if necessary”, ignoring calls from local and state officials who say the president has been misinformed about the scale of a protest outside a federal immigration office.The president says that he has directed all necessary troops to be deployed to protect “war ravaged Portland”, claiming that immigration facilities were “under siege from attack by Antifa and other domestic terrorists”. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Erika Kirk breaks silence on death penalty for Charlie Kirk's killer: 'I do not want that man's blood on my ledger'

Erika Kirk has revealed whether she would like her husband's alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, 22, to face the death penalty following Charlie Kirk's death on September 10 in Orem, Utah.

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2 w. ago Why Charlie Kirk suspect is being forced to wear a 'turtle suit' as prosecutors seek death penalty

Tyler Robinson faces seven counts - including a capital murder charge - over the shooting of Kirk, 31, at a Utah Valley University event in Orem on September 10.

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2 w. ago Awful moment mum of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer recognised son on TV

Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with aggravated murder in the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with prosecutors confirming they will seek the death penalty

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2 w. ago Charlie Kirk’s murder suspect Tyler Robinson appears in anti

Utah County Attorney reveals suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, appears to confess to roommate in text messages after Kirk was killed

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2 w. ago Tiny flicker of emotion crosses Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson's face as death penalty is mentioned during court hearing

Online courtroom footage captured the moment Charlie Kirk 's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson showed a flash of emotion as prosecutors officially filed to seek the death penalty.

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2 w. ago Man accused of Charlie Kirk assassination charged with aggravated murder

The charge means Tyler Robinson could face the death penalty if convicted of killing Charlie Kirk last week.

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2 w. ago Charlie Kirk shooting suspect facing death penalty as he’s formally charged with murder: Live updates

Suspected shooter has been uncooperative with authorities since surrendering to law enforcement

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2 w. ago Charlie Kirk 'assassin' Tyler Robinson charged as prosecutors seek death penalty

Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead as he held a rally at Utah Valley University last Wednesday

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2 w. ago Tyler Robinson charged with murder of Charlie Kirk as prosecutors seek death penalty

The Utah attorney is seeking the death penalty following the fatal shooting of the close Donald Trump ally

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3 w. ago Trump news at a glance: president urges death penalty in Charlie Kirk killing, as widow says: ‘we’ll never surrender’

President sought to cast people on the left as sole problem of US politics, while widow of Charlie Kirk said her ‘cries will echo around the world like a battle cry’ – key stories from 12 September at a glanceDonald Trump on Friday advocated for the death penalty in the killing of his close associate Charlie Kirk, as the widow of the rightwing activist spoke publicly for the first time since the shooting.The president told Fox & Friends in an interview – during which he also announced that a suspect was in custody – that he hopes the shooter “gets the death penalty”. He added: “Charlie Kirk was the finest person. He didn’t deserve this”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Donald Trump says Charlie Kirk 'assassin' should get the death penalty as two

Tyler Robinson, was unmasked as the suspect after he was turned in by his father, who recognised him from images released by the FBI. Donald Trump said he hoped he would be executed

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3 w. ago Tyler Robinson could face death penalty after Charlie Kirk capital murder arrest

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the gunman responsible for the death of MAGA ally Charlie Kirk as suspect Tyler Robinson faces charges of aggravated murder and more

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3 w. ago Trump says Charlie Kirk shooter suspect 'in custody' and hopes 'he gets death penalty'

The US president said that some 'very close' to the suspect turned them after Kirk was fatally gunned down on Wednesday while giving a speech at Utah Valley University

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3 w. ago Trump says Charlie Kirk shooter deserves 'death penalty' as 'suspect identified'

The US president said that some 'very close' to the suspect turned them after Kirk was fatally gunned down in broad daylight on Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University

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3 w. ago Utah officials share video of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect as governor pledges death penalty

Briefing follows release of four new images of suspect and reward offer of $100,000Hunt continues for suspect who fatally shot Charlie KirkHow the shooting unfolded – in maps, videos and imagesA UK offshoot of a US conservative group set up by Charlie Kirk is to hold a vigil in London after he was shot dead, reports the PA news agency.Turning Point UK has said its activists will gather on Friday evening by the Montgomery statue in Whitehall and called on others to “join us in remembering Charlie”.It’s absolutely shocking, we’re heartbroken over here in the UK.My thoughts this evening are with the loved ones of Charlie Kirk.It is heartbreaking that a young family has been robbed of a father and a husband.Political violence has no place in our societies.Our thoughts and condolences are with his family.An atrocious murder, a deep wound for democracy and for those who believe in freedom.My condolences to his family, to his loved ones, and to the American conservative community. Continue...

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