Trump News for Friday, September 12, 2025

Charlie Kirk's suspected killer brought into custody after confessing to father

BBC News

Kirk, a right-wing activist, was shot and killed while speaking on stage at a university in Utah on Wednesday.

Charlie Kirk's widow Erika set to deliver 1st public address since fatal shooting

Leah Sarnoff, Katie Kindelan, ABC News

Just days after a gunman shot and killed Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, his wife, Erika, is set to deliver her first public remarks on Friday night.

Qatar PM meeting Trump after Israel’s deadly strike on Doha

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Prior to talks with Trump, Sheikh Mohammed met State Secretary Rubio, who heads to Israel to pledge continued support.

Trump Is Accusing Foes With Multiple Mortgages Of Fraud. Records Show Three Of His Cabinet Members Have Them.

Robert Faturechi, Justin Elliott, and Alex Mierjeski, Techdirt

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. The Trump administration has vowed to go after anyone who got lower mortgage rates by claiming more than one primary residence on their loan papers. President Dona…

Here’s the ‘SNL’ Scouting Text Michael Che Received from Colin Jost

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

By Opheli Garcia Lawler Published: September 12th, 2025

Congress Republicans want to target liberal donors after Charlie Kirk’s death

Lauren Feiner, The Verge

In wake of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk’s public killing, around two dozen Republican lawmakers are pushing for House leadership to create a new select committee that would investigate “The money, influence, and power behind the radical left’s assault on …

How a Murder in Charlotte Shaped Reactions to Charlie Kirk’s Killing

Henry Grabar, Slate Magazine

The ways the two deaths were shown—and withheld—reveals the uneasy role of violent video in our digital lives.

Palantir (PLTR) Demand Trends Remain Strong, UBS Finds No Pressure

Ghazal Ahmed, Yahoo Entertainment

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is one of the AI Stocks In The Spotlight For Investors. On September 9, UBS analyst Karl Keirstead reiterated a...

Exclusive-Fed Governor Cook declared her Atlanta property as “vacation home,” documents show

Chris Prentice and Marisa Taylor, Yahoo Entertainment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A loan estimate for an Atlanta home purchased by Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor accused of mortgage fraud by the Trump...

Cable titan: Current state of media 'not good for democracy'...

Firing Line, Substack.com

Cable titan: Current state of media 'not good for democracy'... (Third column, 5th story, link) Related stories:News Chiefs Pledge More Dignity, Humanity in Vatican Summit... 'Heading toward executive branch totalitarianism'...

After U.S. Supreme Court reversal, Alabama’s high court will allow unemployment claims case to move forward

Brian Lawson, WHNT News 19

In a Friday ruling, the Alabama Supreme Court is granting plaintiffs- who sued Alabama over long delays in unemployment claims processing – a chance to have ...

Proton Mail Suspended Journalist Accounts at Request of Cybersecurity Agency

Nikita Mazurov, The Intercept

The journalists were reporting on suspected North Korean hackers. Proton only reinstated their accounts after a public outcry. The post Proton Mail Suspended Journalist Accounts at Request of Cybersecurity Agency appeared first on The Intercept.

Water failure at Guantánamo Bay affects U.S. migrant operations there

Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR

Migrants sent by the U.S. to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, were moved to another part of the naval base there because of a water failure, raising doubts about housing large numbers of deportees.

Leading Democrats Are Condemning Charlie Kirk’s Murder

Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic

Why is the online right having such a hard time recognizing that?

What happened to Gen Z?

Activehosted.com

What happened to Gen Z? (Second column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Americans Agree on One Thing: Something Seriously Wrong... Teachers, firefighters, officials fired over posts... 'Civil War' Mentions Surge Online... AI-generate…

The Judiciary Is Breaking Down: Federal Judges Now Openly Revolt Against SCOTUS Shadow Docket During Live Court Hearing

Mike Masnick, Techdirt

We’ve been tracking the growing judicial revolt against the Supreme Court’s shadow docket nonsense, from individual district judges getting snarky in footnotes to anonymous judges speaking to reporters. But what happened Thursday at the Fourth Circuit Court o…

How Charlie Kirk remade Gen Z

Christian Paz, Vox

In the hours and days after Charlie Kirk’s killing, the breadth of people — particularly younger ones — sharing grief and shock on newsfeeds, Instagram stories, or TikTok livestreams might have been surprising. They were not just avowed conservatives or loyal…

Secret Service Suspends Agent Following Shocking Comments About Charlie Kirk’s Death

Perry Carpenter, Nationalenquirer.com

The U.S. Secret Service has placed an agent on leave and revoked his security clearance after he posted negative comments about conservative commentator...

Utah governor, known for 'disagreeing better,' calls for calm after Kirk shooting

Saige Miller, NPR

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, encouraged young people to "choose a different path" from rage and violence. The mantra of "disagreeing better" has morphed into Cox's brand as a politician.

'Young Turks' Cenk Uygur Passionately Denounces Extremism on 'TMZ Live'

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Cenk Uygur -- host of "The Young Turks" podcast -- says political violence needs to end ... and, he's passionately ripping extremists on both sides. The progressive political commentator who co-founded the political action committee Justice…

Possible Motive Emerges Behind Charlie Kirk Sniper Attack, Officials Say

Lei RV, Boredpanda.com

"There is no remorse in those eyes."

Deciphering last week's air travel protection news: What are your rights as a passenger?

David Slotnick, The Points Guy

Several proposed and actual changes to air travel consumer protections have changed what Americans can expect when travel goes sideways. Here's what to know.

Exxon Says It Invented a New Graphite That Could Boost EV Batteries

Bruce Gil, Gizmodo.com

The largest U.S. oil company says its new synthetic graphite could extend the life of an EV battery by 30%.

US Fed expected to cut rates amid cooling labour market, surging inflation

Andy Hirschfeld, Al Jazeera English

Weakening labour market and higher inflation has put Fed in a 'difficult' position even as economists expect a rate cut.

The scholarship student with an all-American upbringing accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Connor Stringer, Yahoo Entertainment

Smiling politely, hair neatly combed, and wearing a green polka dot shirt with just one button undone, Tyler Robinson looks the picture of an all-American...

Limp Bizkit Know How to Get Your Attention With New Song ‘Making Love to Morgan Wallen’

Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone

Limp Bizkit have returned with their first new song in four years and it's got an extremely eye-catching title: 'Making Love to Morgan Wallen.'

Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer Wrote Meme Messages on Bullet Casings

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

The bullet casings contained messages that read "Hey fascist! Catch!" and "If you read this you are gay LMAO"

Let’s be honest about Charlie Kirk’s life — and death

Zack Beauchamp, Vox

In the days since the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, the overwhelming response on the left has been shock and horror. No one of prominence has justified the killing; hundreds, from Democratic Party leadership on down, have condemned political vi…

Charlie Kirk and the danger of selective empathy

Christopher Rhodes, Al Jazeera English

To deny empathy to Kirk and his camp is to undermine our stand against the very divisiveness we criticise.

What’s fuelling political violence in the United States?

Al Jazeera English

Killing of divisive conservative Charlie Kirk triggers fears of a cycle of violence.

First Elon Musk, now Larry Ellison: The world's richest men are buying huge media companies — because they can

Peter Kafka, Business Insider

When you're one of the world's richest men, you can afford to buy anything you want. Like a media giant. First, Elon Musk. Now, Larry Ellison.

Memphis next US city to see National Guard troops, Trump says

BBC News

The deployment of the National Guard to Memphis comes roughly a month after he sent troops to Washington DC.

UN General Assembly backs two-state push for Israel and Palestine

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Israel slams landmark vote, supported by 142 member states, as ‘disgraceful’ as it continues to pound Gaza.

Tyler Robinson Booked For Aggravated Murder After Charlie Kirk Shooting

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect in the fatal Charlie Kirk shooting, has been arrested and booked for aggravated murder and weapons charges ... according to the probable cause affidavit. Robinson has been booked on aggravated murder, felony…

NASA workers plan 3rd protest at D.C. headquarters on Sept. 15 to denounce Trump's science funding cuts

jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner) , Josh Dinner, Space.com

Workers at NASA are planning a third "Save NASA" protest at agency headquarters in D.C. on Sept. 15, as job cuts, Trump's union-busting order and FY26 budget proposals fuel fears of lasting damage.

The Charlie Kirk Video Was Inescapable Online. It’s Proof of Something Dark.

Lizzie O’Leary, Slate Magazine

Violence is the ultimate trending topic.

Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in custody for shooting Charlie Kirk?

BBC News

The FBI says a family member recognised the 22-year-old man from Utah from surveillance images released to the public.

Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 59, including 14 members of the same family

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

At least 42 killed in Gaza City as Gaza authorities claim some 1.3 million people remain in north of bombarded enclave.

Inside the personal finances of a MAGA influencer turned diplomatic nominee

Bryan Metzger, Business Insider

Nick Adams, Trump's nominee to be US Ambassador to Malaysia, made roughly $47,000 from Cameo since the beginning of 2024, according to his disclosure.

National Guard Accidentally Sends Evidence Of Troop Disillusionment To The Washington Post

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

This news — you know, the stuff that shows National Guard troops aren’t exactly happy to be expendable pieces in Trump revenge schemes — is unsurprising. No one signed up for this, but Donald Trump and a bunch of suck-ups scattered across a handful of red sta…

Charlie Kirk Shooter Allegedly Had Bullet With Possible Helldivers 2 Reference Engraved On It

Ethan Gach, Kotaku

A series of arrows possibly alluded to the sci-fi shooter's Eagle airstrike stratagem The post Charlie Kirk Shooter Allegedly Had Bullet With Possible Helldivers 2 Reference Engraved On It appeared first on Kotaku.

‘Going to Memphis’: Trump to deploy troops to another Democratic-led city

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Trump says Memphis 'deeply troubled,' as he plans to replicate Washington's federal control measures to address crime.

Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer scratched bullets with a Helldivers combo and a furry sex meme

Tina Nguyen, Mia Sato, The Verge

Tyler Robinson, apprehended last night in connection to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, allegedly left engraved bullets at the crime scene that were covered in a furry meme, references from the video game Helldivers 2, and an extreme…

WATCH: Suspect in killing of Charlie Kirk in custody, officials say

ABC News

ABC News' Aaron Katersky reports on the casings that Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says were found on the scene.

WATCH: Utah governor says suspect in killing of Charlie Kirk is in custody

ABC News

NEW: A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials announced.

Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Has Been Caught, Trump Says: ‘I Think with a High Degree of Certainty We’ve Got Him’

People, Yahoo Entertainment

Authorities previously said the shooter arrived at Utah Valley University at 11:52 a.m., shortly before the 12 p.m. shooting

Ukraine is betting on this Western country to build thousands of its interceptor drones

Jake Epstein, Business Insider

The UK is planning to mass-produce thousands of interceptor drones for Ukraine to help it defend itself against Russia's growing attacks.

J.K. Rowling Quotes Hitler In Viral Post Commenting On Charlie Kirk Assassination

Kelly Coffey-Behrens, Yahoo Entertainment

J.K. Rowling is once again sparking headlines, this time after the shocking assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

Charlie Kirk shooting suspect identified as Tyler Robinson, 22: All we know

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Utah Governor Spencer Cox and FBI Director Kash Patel reveal details of the alleged gunman at a briefing.

“I’ll See You In Valhalla”: FBI Director Reveals Bombshell Details Of Charlie Kirk Assassin’s Capture

Renan Duarte, Boredpanda.com

"Hey fascist! Catch!" Tyler Robinson wrote on a bullet casing.

In 2022, the name 'monkeypox' was rejected as inapt. Now the U.S. is reviving it

Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR

The World Health Organization nixed the name "monkeypox." The virus is spread by rodents and small mammals. And there's a stigma factor. Mpox took its place. Why has the U.S. returned to "monkeypox"?

The Worst-Selling Nintendo Console Ever Is Returning as a Switch 2 Accessory

Kyle Barr, Gizmodo.com

You can also buy a cardboard version of the Virtual Boy if you don’t want the full setup.

What to know about Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk shooting suspect: How he was caught

Bill Hutchinson, Jack Date, Pierre Thomas, Luke Barr, Mary Kekatos, ABC News

Authorities have taken into custody the person they suspect of shooting and killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday at a Utah university campus event.

UK says 'great news' British national freed in Belarus release deal

BBC News

Julia Fenner was given a long jail term after being detained while entering Belarus in March 2024.

Authorities arrest suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Ryan Lucas, NPR

The suspect has been identified as Tyler Robinson of Utah. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said Robinson's family members reached out to a friend, who contacted the Washington County sheriff's office on Thursday.

China’s souring on Nvidia. Here’s why

Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com

Chinese companies are going full speed ahead with chip production.

After Roasting Elon Musk, the ‘Knives Out’ Franchise Turns Its Attention to Trump

JM McNab, Cracked.com

‘Wake Up Dead Man’ features a familiar character

‘Is That Even Legal?’ and Other Burning Questions We Have About the News That Paramount Skydance Wants to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery

Brian Welk, IndieWire

With a report that Paramount and Skydance could be prepping a bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery in full, it leaves a lot of questions.

Alex Karp Insists Palantir Doesn’t Spy on Americans. Here’s What He’s Not Saying.

Sam Biddle, The Intercept

Documents from Edward Snowden published by The Intercept in 2017 show the NSA’s use of Palantir technology. The post Alex Karp Insists Palantir Doesn’t Spy on Americans. Here’s What He’s Not Saying. appeared first on The Intercept.

Brazil’s Bolsonaro gets 27-year prison sentence for ‘attempted coup’

Al Jazeera English

Brazil’s Supreme Court has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup.

WATCH: Person in custody in shooting of Charlie Kirk, Trump says

ABC News

A person is in custody in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Trump said.

FBI Shares Update Regarding Arrest of Charlie Kirk's Shooter

TMZ Staff, TMZ

The FBI is sharing an update regarding the detainment of the individual suspected of killing Charlie Kirk Wednesday afternoon. Officials are giving the update in Utah Friday morning ... coming after the President dropped the news that they had the…

Charlie Kirk Suspect Finally ID’d After His Father Turned Him In, Trump Reveals

Ashish Yadav, Boredpanda.com

A suspect is in custody for the shooting of Charlie Kirk.

Forensic Expert Explains How 3D Laser Scanning Could Reconstruct the Charlie Kirk Shooting

Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American

Forensic scientist Michael Haag explains how laser scanners could be used to lock down the crime scenes where Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, letting investigators revisit angles, trajectories and vantage points long after the fact.

Memphis latest city Trump is targeting for federal government actions to combat crime

Padmananda Rama, NPR

In an interview Friday morning, President Trump announced Memphis is his next target for federal intervention to combat crime. The president said he has support from Tennessee's governor and Memphis' mayor.

India's Vadilal Industries U.S. unit to make ice creams locally to cut imports

Praveen Paramasivam, Yahoo Entertainment

(Reuters) -The U.S. subsidiary of India’s Vadilal Industries will start manufacturing ice cream at its local facility by the year-end to reduce dependence on...

From political outsider to a president like no other: Bolsonaro's rise and fall

BBC News

The Brazilian ex-president has been sentenced to 27 years for plotting a coup, but an amnesty could be on the cards.

UPDATES

Michael Warren, Curtis Yee, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Friday “with a high degree of certainty” that the suspect in the Charlie Kirk killing has been caught.

TURNED IN BY DAD

Henry Holloway, The-sun.com

DONALD Trump has announced a suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk has been taken into custody after being turned in by his dad. The President was appearing live on Fox & Friends this mo…

After bruised hands, now droopy face: What's going on with Trump?

FP Explainers, Firstpost

Donald Trump’s droopy facial expression at a 9/11 memorial at the Pentagon has sparked concerns about his health once again, with some conspiracy theorists hinting at the possibility of a stroke. This comes after the US president was on an unexplained four-da…

Brendan Carr’s Baseless Xenophobia Derails New FCC ‘Internet Of Things’ (IOT) Device Security Standards

Karl Bode, Techdirt

For many, many years security experts have warned that the “internet of things” (IOT) (or the myriad “smart home” devices we have scattered around our homes) was a security and privacy dumpster fire. A lot of these devices are made in China (often poorly) int…

Charlie Kirk Shooting Person of Interest in Custody, Donald Trump Says

TMZ Staff, TMZ

President Trump just dropped a bombshell ... the person of interest in the Charlie Kirk assassination is now in custody! Trump made the stunning revelation on "Fox & Friends" Friday morning ... saying he believes "with a high degree of…

Trump says that suspect in Charlie Kirk killing has been captured

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

This is a breaking news story.

The Treasury Is Expanding the Patriot Act to Attack Bitcoin Self Custody

Marty Bent, Tftc.io

We shouldn't have to cater to the lowest common denominator.

RFK Jr. Is Making It Harder for Kids to Eat Healthy

Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his MAHA movement promised healthier kids, but the administration's moves have been a disaster for school meal programs.

US joins UN Security Council condemnation of Israeli strikes on Qatar

BBC News

The US traditionally blocks actions against its close ally Israel at the United Nations.

After shock Israeli attack on their city, Doha’s residents voice unease

Faisal Ali, Al Jazeera English

Our correspondent takes in the mood in the Qatari capital of Doha after an Israeli attack on a Hamas meeting this week.

The Influencer FBI

Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic

The skill set required to succeed online may not always translate to effective law enforcement.

Bolsonaro’s guilty verdict – what it means for US-Brazil relations

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump has slammed former president's trial for attempted coup as a 'witch-hunt'.

Video Editors Explain Glitch in Trump’s Address to the Nation

Matt Growcoot, PetaPixel

Video editors have been discussing the widely speculated-on glitch that occurred in President Trump's address to the nation video regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk. [Read More]

The Venezuelans Cheering Trump’s Drug War

Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic

To certain members of the opposition, the Caribbean anticartel operation seems to promise long-awaited salvation.

Russian drones force Europe to defend itself, perhaps alone, after Putin 'put down a marker' to NATO

LORNE COOK, Yahoo Entertainment

Since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, NATO has focused on trying to deter an attack on its own territory and avoid ...

Exclusive-Trump administration plans push at UN to restrict global asylum rights

Ted Hesson and Jonathan Landay, Yahoo Entertainment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump's administration plans to call for sharply narrowing the right to asylum at the United Nations later this...

America’s Greatest Threat Comes From Within

Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic

Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on America’s fragile democracy

'I'll be damned if that's the story we write': Acting NASA Administrator Duffy vows not to lose moon race to China

jdinner@space.com (Josh Dinner) , Josh Dinner, Space.com

NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy pushed back against recent claims that the agency is losing ground to China in the race back to the moon, promising the Artemis program will get astronauts there first, in a closed NASA town hall.

The Real Charlie Kirk

The Intercept Briefing, The Intercept

Akela Lacy, Natasha Lennard, and Ali Breland on the weaponization of Kirk’s murder and increasing political violence. The post The Real Charlie Kirk appeared first on The Intercept.

How a $1 billion TikTok challenger unraveled

Sydney Bradley,Dan Whateley, Business Insider

Video app Flip soared in popularity when it looked like it might be banned. Then it abruptly shut down.

The US “has beef with Brazil” on more than just Bolsonaro issue

Al Jazeera English

“Bolsonaro may actually be a convenient excuse for Trump to do what he would already be willing to do [in Brazil]."

CBS shifts to accommodate the right under new owner

David Folkenflik, NPR

CBS's new owner, David Ellison, has taken concrete steps to address the concerns of the news division's sharpest critics — particularly President Trump and his allies.

These fired DOJ lawyers are finding new ways to make a difference

Carrie Johnson, NPR

Four prosecutors who worked on Capitol riot cases have found a way to continue public service after leaving the Justice Department. They're all colleagues again.

The American Right’s Self-Inflicted Gun Violence Crisis

Alain Stephens, The Intercept

Charlie Kirk’s killing in Utah fits a pattern of gun violence run amok in red states. The post The American Right’s Self-Inflicted Gun Violence Crisis appeared first on The Intercept.

More than 300 South Korean workers return home after US immigration raid

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Images of arrested workers in handcuffs and chains have caused outrage over what many see as a betrayal of an ally.

UK turns to King Charles and royals to mollify Trump like no others can

Michael Holden, Yahoo Entertainment

LONDON (Reuters) -The British royals will display their unrivalled soft power when Donald Trump visits Britain next week, seeking to mollify the U.S...

Merz faces early election test in Germany's most populous state

Petra Wischgoll and Thomas Escritt, Yahoo Entertainment

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany (Reuters) -Friedrich Merz promised to cut the far right down to size. This Sunday, he faces his first big electoral test since...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,296

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Here are the key events on day 1,296 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Democrats are on the verge of a dangerous mistake

Andrew Prokop, Vox

Mere hours after the killing of Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump blamed the “radical left” and signaled a crackdown was coming — despite the killer’s identity and motives remaining unknown. In an Oval Office statement on Wednesday, Trump said his administ…

‘Trump Burger’ Restaurant Takes New Swipe at POTUS’ Marriage

Yahoo Entertainment

Vessel struck by US military off Venezuela was heading back to shore, AP sources say

LISA MASCARO, AAMER MADHANI, KONSTANTIN TOROPIN and REGINA GARCIA CANO, Yahoo Entertainment

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...

Young fans and critics debate Charlie Kirk's political legacy

BBC News

Kirk attracted fervent crowds, bringing young people into conservative politics, while at the same time shocking some with provocative opinions.

LIVE: Charlie Kirk shot dead; FBI releases images of ‘person of interest’

Alastair McCready, Royce Kurmelovs, Al Jazeera English

A federal manhunt is under way for anyone involved in the assassination of the conservative commentator and Trump ally.