Speaker Johnson condemns Charlie Kirk shooting
House Speaker Mike Johnson led the chamber in a moment of silence and prayer Wednesday following the shooting death of Charlie Kirk. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
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Kirk's death amid rising political violence
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Officials give update on Kirk shooting
Federal, state and local officials provided an update after conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was killed on Wednesday.
Kirk shooting witness on event security
Brandon Russon was at the Utah Valley University event where Charlie Kirk was shot and killed. He joined CBS News to describe what he saw.
Rep. Mike Kennedy on killing of Charlie Kirk
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Utah Rep. Mike Kennedy joined CBS News to discuss Kirk's life.
Looking at Charlie Kirk's political influence
The CEO and founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk, was shot and killed while speaking to an audience on the campus of Utah Valley University Wednesday. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Weijia Jiang report.
How Charlie Kirk left his mark on the GOP
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah on Wednesday. Molly Ball, a longtime political reporter; Olivier Knox, senior national correspondent for U.S. News and World Report; and Robert Costa, CBS News chief Washington analyst, join "The Takeout" to unpack Kirk's impact on the Republican Party.
Examining the rise of U.S. political violence
The shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk follows several incidents of political violence in the U.S. Matthew Continetti, director of domestic policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
White House concerns after Kirk shooting
In the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting, sources tell CBS News that the White House has held discussions about increasing security for Trump administration officials who don't currently receive protection. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Sources: Kirk shooting suspect still at large
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died after being shot in the neck at a political event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Police are still searching for the suspect. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
What we know after Charlie Kirk killed
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking at an event in Utah. Maurice DuBois anchors CBS News' special report.
White House reacts to Charlie Kirk's death
President Trump announced that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed Wednesday during a Utah Valley University event. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on reaction from the White House.
Trump says Charlie Kirk killed in shooting
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday during an event at a Utah university. Maurice DuBois anchors CBS News' special report.
Who was Charlie Kirk?
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at a Utah Valley University political event on Wednesday, President Trump confirms. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe and Robert Costa report.
Trump: Charlie Kirk has died
President Trump on Wednesday said political activist Charlie Kirk is dead after being shot at an event in Utah. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Political leaders react to Charlie Kirk shooting
Lawmakers and political leaders are sharing their thoughts after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Trump, Vance react to Charlie Kirk shooting
Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking Wednesday at Utah Valley University. President Trump, Vice President JD Vance and others have responded. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Shanelle Kaul report.
Latest updates on Charlie Kirk's condition
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at a Utah university Wednesday. Maurice DuBois anchors CBS News' special report.
Early details on shooting of Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk, the well known conservative political activist, was shot Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University. Maurice DuBois anchors CBS News' special report.
Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley University
Conservative political activist Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University. Maurice Dubois anchored CBS News' special report.
Fired FBI officials sue Justice Department
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