Charlie Kirk

10.20.2025, 11:00

Utah County Prepares for Trial of Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect

Local leaders deal with extra costs, national scrutiny and complaints over spending taxpayer money on defense lawyers for the alleged shooter

BY Rachel Wolfe, The Wall Street Journal

Utah County Prepares for Trial of Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect

10.15.2025, 11:30

Trump Awards Posthumous Award to Charlie Kirk, Compares Him to Socrates

In a Rose Garden ceremony on what would have been his 32nd birthday, former U.S. President Donald Trump honored conservative commentator Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom

09.24.2025, 12:00

Trump Threatens ABC Over Jimmy Kimmel’s Return

President Donald Trump lashes out at ABC and Jimmy Kimmel on social media, citing past lawsuits and criticizing the host’s talent and political stance

09.23.2025, 17:00

At Memorial, Devotees Hail Kirk as Martyr to Conservative Cause

President Trump eulogized slain activist as ‘great American hero’

By Jack Morphet and Collins Follow, The Wall Street Journal

At Memorial, Devotees Hail Kirk as Martyr to Conservative Cause

09.22.2025, 23:22

Kimmel’s Late-Night Show Will Return to Air Tuesday

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ had been suspended indefinitely last Wednesday, after controversy erupted over his remarks regarding the Charlie Kirk shooting

Βy Joe Flint, The Wall Street Journal

Kimmel’s Late-Night Show Will Return to Air Tuesday

09.22.2025, 07:00

Erika Kirk, Who Helped Build a Movement at Her Husband’s Side, Takes Center Stage

Couple had emphasized her duties in the home, but after Charlie Kirk’s death she is taking on a much bigger public role

By Eliza Collins, Tali Arbel and Alyssa Lukpat, The Wall Street Journal

Erika Kirk, Who Helped Build a Movement at Her Husband’s Side, Takes Center Stage

09.21.2025, 23:30

Top Conservatives Remember Charlie Kirk as Christian, Republican Martyr

Trump and many other top Republicans are set to speak Sunday at the service at Arizona’s State Farm stadium

By Jack Morphet & Eliza Collins

Top Conservatives Remember Charlie Kirk as Christian, Republican Martyr

09.21.2025, 15:00

Huge Crowds Expected at Charlie Kirk Memorial

Trump and many other top Republicans are set to speak Sunday at the service at Arizona’s State Farm stadium

By Jack Morphet, The Wall Street Journal

Huge Crowds Expected at Charlie Kirk Memorial

09.18.2025, 12:00

ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live after Kirk Remarks Spark Backlash

Disney-owned ABC suspended the late-night show after host Jimmy Kimmel’s comments on the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk drew regulatory threats and political pressure, igniting a fierce free speech debate

09.17.2025, 12:30

What’s Next in the Case of Charlie Kirk’s Suspected Killer?

Prosecutors will need to clear hurdles to get the death penalty for Tyler Robinson in a case that could go to trial next year

BY C. RYAN BARBER, The Wall Street Journal

What’s Next in the Case of Charlie Kirk’s Suspected Killer?

09.16.2025, 21:45

Tyler Robinson Charged With Murder in Shooting of Charlie Kirk

Utah authorities say they will seek the death penalty

By James Fanelli, Jack Morphet & Joe Barrett, The Wall Street Journal

Tyler Robinson Charged With Murder in Shooting of Charlie Kirk

09.13.2025, 14:30

My Husband’s Voice Will Remain’: Charlie Kirk’s Widow Makes First Public Statement

His widow, Erika Kirk, vows to never let his legacy die, saying in her first public statement on Friday: "The movement my husband built will not die'

09.12.2025, 22:30

Tyler Robinson’s Descent From Promising Student to Murder Suspect

The 22-year-old suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk spent much of his time online and had become increasingly political, according to relatives. ‘I have no idea why he did this.’

By Zusha Elinson, Scott Calvert, Caitlin Ostroff and Harriet Torry, The Wall Street Journal

Tyler Robinson’s Descent From Promising Student to Murder Suspect

09.12.2025, 17:53

Suspect in Campus Shooting Identified as 22-Year-Old Tyler Robinson

President Trump and authorities said that the suspect’s father was involved in taking him into custody

09.12.2025, 15:26

Trump Says Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s Killing Is In Custody

The U.S. president told Fox News authorities are confident the Utah shooter is detained, while urging his supporters to respond peacefully despite his fierce rhetoric against the “radical left.”

09.12.2025, 14:00

EU Parliament Split Over Moment of Silence for Charlie Kirk

Tensions flared in Strasbourg after European Parliament President Roberta Metsola rejected a proposal to hold a minute of silence for U.S. activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed in Utah earlier this week

09.12.2025, 07:30

Charlie Kirk and His Popularity in Greece

Charlie Kirk, a key figure in U.S. conservatism and Trump ally, gained surprising fame among Greek teens on TikTok before his killing

By Marina Karaousou

Charlie Kirk and His Popularity in Greece

09.11.2025, 19:25

FBI Releases Photo of Person of Interest in Charlie Kirk Shooting

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died after being shot while on stage at Utah Valley University

09.11.2025, 18:11

Ammunition in Kirk Shooting Engraved With Transgender, Antifascist Ideology: Sources

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died after being shot while on stage at Utah Valley University.

09.11.2025, 00:08

Charlie Kirk Is Dead After Shooting, Trump Says

The conservative activist was shot while on stage speaking at Utah Valley University. No suspect is in custody. Follow along for live updates.