White Plains, NY
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Erika Kirk Extends Grace To Suspect During Husband Charlie's Memorial Service: 'I Forgive Him' Erika Kirk Extends Grace To Suspect During Husband Charlie's Memorial Service: 'I Forgive Him'
Erika Kirk Extends Grace To Suspect During Husband Charlie's Memorial Service: 'I Forgive Him' Grief turned to resolve as family, friends and political allies gathered at State Farm Stadium in Arizona to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s life and promise to continue his work.  The service at the home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals near Phoenix on Sunday, Sept. 21 lasted around five hours and there were an estimated 95,000 in attendance. From the lectern, his widow of the 31-year-old conservative influencer offered grace to the 22-year-old suspect in his murder and vowed to carry the mission forward. Erika Kirk, newly named CEO of Turning Point USA, told mourners she intends to make her …

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington, VA
Politics
Trump Demands Bondi Prosecute Political Opponents: ‘Justice Must Be Served NOW’ Trump Demands Bondi Prosecute Political Opponents: ‘Justice Must Be Served NOW’
Trump Demands Bondi Prosecute Political Opponents: ‘Justice Must Be Served NOW’ President Donald Trump blasted Attorney General Pam Bondi as ‘all talk, no action’ before demanding she prosecute his rivals — then praised her an hour later as " a GREAT AG." Trump went on a tirade in a Truth Social post, seemingly targeting Bondi, before backtracking minutes later and praising her work and touting the new nominee for the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. His post specifically encourages Bondi to go after James Comey, Sen. Adam Schiff, and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump has often accused Comey, Schiff and James, without evidence, of crimina…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
Politics
Who Is Lindsey Halligan? Trump Taps Mar-a-Lago Lawyer As Virginia’s Top Prosecutor Who Is Lindsey Halligan? Trump Taps Mar-a-Lago Lawyer As Virginia’s Top Prosecutor
Who Is Lindsey Halligan? Trump Taps Mar-a-Lago Lawyer As Virginia’s Top Prosecutor President Donald Trump has nominated a familiar face to become Virginia's top prosecutor after Erik Siebert stepped away on Friday. Trump announced that he is nominating Lindsey Halligan, a senior aide in the White House, to serve as the US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia as he continues to target political adversaries. "It is my honor to appoint Lindsey Halligan, who has been serving as Special Assistant to the President at the White House, as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia," he posted on Truth Social late on Saturday, Sept. 20.  The preside…

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by Zak Failla
Fredericksburg, VA
Politics
You're Fired? Trump, US Attorney For Virginia Have Different Takes On Prosecutor's Exit You're Fired? Trump, US Attorney For Virginia Have Different Takes On Prosecutor's Exit
You're Fired? Trump, US Attorney For Virginia Have Different Takes On Prosecutor's Exit President Donald Trump was all smiles after Erik Siebert, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned — though they have two takes on his ousting. Siebert was under pressure from Trump after he failed to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud, and the conflict came to a head on Friday, Sept. 19, resulting in the attorney leaving his position. "This evening, I submitted my resignation as Interim US Attorney for EDVA. For the last eight months, I have had the pleasure of leading the finest and most exceptional of DOJ employees, who care deeply ab…

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by Zak Failla
North Adams, MA
News
Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police
Suspect With Guns, Knives Arrested Near Charlie Kirk Funeral Site After Claiming He’s Police An armed man who claimed to be a police officer was detained outside the NFL stadium where Charlie Kirk’s memorial will be held, authorities said.  The encounter happened Saturday, Sept. 20, at State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona.  Secret Service agents approached the man after observing suspicious behavior, ABC 15 in Phoenix reports. He told agents he was law enforcement and armed.  Officials later confirmed he was not part of the authorized agencies working the event. Multiple knives and firearms were found on him, according to azfamily.com. The Arizona Department of…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bedford, NY
Business
Jimmy Kimmel, Disney Exploring Compromise For Show's Return To Air: Reports Jimmy Kimmel, Disney Exploring Compromise For Show's Return To Air: Reports
Jimmy Kimmel, Disney Exploring Compromise For Show's Return To Air: Reports Jimmy Kimmel and Disney are in talks to reach a possible compromise that could bring “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” back on the air at ABC, according to multiple reports. Those talks are active but no deal is done, says Variety. Click here for a new, updated story: ABC Ends Jimmy Kimmel Suspension: Here's When Show Will Return The negotiations follow ABC’s decision to pull the show “indefinitely” after affiliates moved to preempt it.  That decision came Wednesday, Sept. 17, after Nexstar said it would block the program “for the foreseeable future” following Kimmel’s comments about Donal…

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by Joe Lombardi
Fredericksburg, VA
Politics
Trump Moves To Fire Virginia US Attorney For Not Charging NY AG Letitia James: Reports Trump Moves To Fire Virginia US Attorney For Not Charging NY AG Letitia James: Reports
Trump Moves To Fire Virginia US Attorney For Not Charging NY AG Letitia James: Reports President Donald Trump reportedly wants to oust Erik Siebert, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, after he failed to charge New York Attorney General Letitia James with mortgage fraud. Trump said on Friday that he supports removing Siebert from his position after being asked about the probe into James' Virginia home. Siebert's office had been investigating mortgage fraud allegations against James brought up by the administration regarding her home in Virginia. Trump nominated Siebert for his position earlier this year. “Yeah, I want him out, yeah,” Trump said in response…

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by Zak Failla
Hackensack, NJ
Politics
Judge Tosses Trump’s 85-Page Lawsuit Against New York Times: 'Too Long, Improper' Judge Tosses Trump’s 85-Page Lawsuit Against New York Times: 'Too Long, Improper'
Judge Tosses Trump’s 85-Page Lawsuit Against New York Times: 'Too Long, Improper' A federal judge in Florida has thrown out President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against "The New York Times," calling the sprawling 85-page complaint “improper and impermissible.” In an order filed Friday, Sept. 19, US District Judge Steven D. Merryday said the complaint failed to meet even the most basic requirements under Rule 8 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which requires “a short and plain statement of the claim.” Trump’s suit alleged defamation by the Times and several other defendants, but Judge Merryday noted that the two actual counts of defamation didn’t appear unt…

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, VA
Business
Falling Car Parts Spark Major Recall In Ford's Latest Safety Issue Falling Car Parts Spark Major Recall In Ford's Latest Safety Issue
Falling Car Parts Spark Major Recall In Ford's Latest Safety Issue More than 100,000 Ford cars are being recalled because a piece of door trim can fall off while driving, in the latest safety issue for the US automaker. Ford issued the recall for 101,944 Ford Taurus vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The issue affects Tauruses from the model years 2016 through 2019. The problem involves a black plastic piece between the front and rear doors called the B-pillar trim applique. "A B-pillar trim applique that detaches while driving can create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
Business
Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story
Silent On Jimmy Kimmel: Outspoken Hosts Of ABC's ‘The View' Ignore Most Talked About Story The outspoken voices of ABC's "The View" have had plenty to say in their last two shows, just not about the biggest media story in their own house: ABC’s abrupt removal of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from the air. On Thursday, Sept. 18, and Friday, Sept. 19, the daytime panel did not mention Kimmel’s indefinite suspension.  Instead, the discussion focused on politics and headline hearings, including segments on the Epstein investigation and Capitol Hill testimony involving FBI Director Kash Patel and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  Whoopi Goldberg did not appear on Friday’s broadca…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
Politics
Obama Accuses Trump Of Threatening Free Speech After 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Pulled Obama Accuses Trump Of Threatening Free Speech After 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Pulled
Obama Accuses Trump Of Threatening Free Speech After 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Pulled Former President Barack Obama is warning that the Trump administration is taking cancel culture "to a new and dangerous level" after ABC abruptly pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" from the air. Obama accused President Donald Trump of pressuring media companies to silence voices he doesn’t like. The accusation comes one day after ABC took its late-night comedy show off the air indefinitely due to Kimmel's comments in the aftermath of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's killing. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Sept. 18, Obama called the Trump administration's actions hypocritical. …

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by Chris Spiker
Bloomfield, CT
Business
Charlie Kirk's Widow, Erika, Named CEO Of Turning Point USA: ‘We Will Carry On’ Charlie Kirk's Widow, Erika, Named CEO Of Turning Point USA: ‘We Will Carry On’
Charlie Kirk's Widow, Erika, Named CEO Of Turning Point USA: ‘We Will Carry On’ Turning Point USA is turning to Erika Kirk.  The widow of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk has been unanimously elected CEO and chair of the board as the organization vows to carry on his work. TPUSA is a US nonprofit that advocates for conservative politics on high school, college, and university campuses. Its affiliates include Turning Point Endowment, Turning Point Action, and TPUSA Faith. In a letter dated Wednesday, Sept. 17, the board wrote, “It is our great pride to announce Erika Kirk as the new CEO and Chair of the Board for Turning Point USA.”  The statement added,…

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by Joe Lombardi