Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, elected CEO of Turning Point USA

Following her husband Charlie Kirk's assassination, Erika Kirk has been elected CEO and chair of the board for Phoenix-based Turning Point USA.

Ex-CDC chief warns senators that RFK Jr. is endangering public health

Susan Monarez testified at a Wednesday hearing about disagreements with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine policies and losing her job at the CDC weeks later.

Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's after 47 years, says parent company 'silencing' him

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down from the iconic ice cream brand after 47 years, claiming his progressive political views have been "silenced."

When is Charlie Kirk's funeral? All we know so far

Funeral details for Charlie Kirk have been announced by his nonprofit, Turning Point USA.

Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

Patel questioned in Senate hearing over Charlie Kirk murder

The FBI director is facing questioning Tuesday over his handling of the Charlie Kirk murder investigation and the firing of several FBI agents.

Gov. Tim Walz announces he's running for reelection

Tim Walz officially announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term as governor of Minnesota.

Vigil held in Pittsburg for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Students and community members held a vigil for Charlie Kirk at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, organized by the campus chapter of Turning Point USA.

JD Vance hosts episode of 'The Charlie Kirk' show

The vice president announced on social media that he will host the episode to pay tribute to his late friend.

California passes ICE mask ban in closing days of session

After a summer characterized by masked federal agents detaining immigrants in Los Angeles, the California Legislature passed two measures Thursday that seek to force law enforcement officers to identify themselves.

Charlie Kirk's casket flown back to Arizona by Air Force Two

Kirk, who a founder of Turning Point USA, died after he was shot while speaking at a Utah Valley University event in Orem, Utah. A day after the deadly shooting, the right-wing political figure was flown back to Phoenix.

New Orleans mayor pleads not guilty to corruption charges

New Orleans' first female mayor is accused of using taxpayer dollars to travel and dine with her bodyguard, then lying to investigators to hide their romantic affair.

Charlie Kirk to receive posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump will award Charlie Kirk a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.  

Charlie Kirk shooting highlights rise in political violence in U.S.

The deadly shooting of right-wing, conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday is highlighting the rise in politically-motivated violence. 

'Vile and reprehensible': California, Bay Area leaders react to Charlie Kirk shooting

Charlie Kirk, the founder of right-wing youth activist organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed at an event in Orem, Utah on Wednesday afternoon. Elected officials in California have been quick to condemn the act of violence.

What is Turning Point USA? Charlie Kirk's nonprofit

The conservative nonprofit organization’s mission revolves around being a vast network for young people nationwide.