A police officer walks out of a building at Utah Valley University as authorities investigate the fatal shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk. Conservative influencers have reacted with grief and …
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Trump makes a rare D.C. restaurant visit to tout his federal crackdown on crime
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump arrives for dinner at Joe’s Seafood in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President Vance. Win McNamee/Getty …
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Trump blames rhetoric from the left for political violence after Charlie Kirk murder
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWell-wishers pay their respects at a makeshift memorial at the national headquarters of Turning Point USA in Phoenix after the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of …
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Charlie Kirk, a Trump ally and voice for young conservatives, dies at age 31
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCharlie Kirk stands in the Oval Office on May 28. The Turning Point USA founder played a pivotal role in rallying support for President Trump among young voters in last …
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An election law expert weighs in on Trump’s effort to reshape our democracy
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTONYA MOSLEY, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Tonya Mosley. The 2026 midterms are a little over a year away, but questions about election integrity are already front and center. …
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Why Gov. Pritzker says Trump’s threats to Chicago make him worry about 2026 elections
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor weeks President Trump has threatened to send National Guard troops to Chicago. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says Trump’s repeated threats to send troops are a power grab while the …
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Supreme Court will weigh in on Trump’s tariffs. Here’s what to know about the case
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesShipping containers at a Los Angeles rail yard on Sept. 2, 2025, the day that President Trump said he would seek a swift ruling from the Supreme Court on his …
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Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to some of Trump’s sweeping tariffs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump holds up a chart on April 2 while announcing tariffs against other countries. The Supreme Court will hear arguments in November on the legality of those tariffs. Chip …
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Recent attacks on Wikipedia may have more to do with politics than accuracy
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWikipedia has often faced criticism for accuracy, but now the attacks are becoming political. One reporter says that’s putting Wikipedia at risk.
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Sen. Richard Blumenthal discusses his bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR speaks with U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., about his bipartisan bill proposing additional sanctions on Russia and new penalties for its trading partners, including China.