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The killing of Charlie Kirk: the firings and fights over speech after it

27 of 41 stories this year

Jimmy Kimmel Calls Out Donald Trump For Divisive Remarks Following Charlie Kirk Shooting · 8 articles, Sep 10Matthew Dowd Speaks Out After MSNBC Fired Him for Charlie Kirk Comments: Network ‘Reacted’ to ‘The Right Wing Media Mob’ · 46 articles, Sep 11Comedy Central pulls ‘South Park’ episode mocking Charlie Kirk after assassination · 16 articles, Sep 11Florida issues warning to teachers after Charlie Kirk assassination · 8 articles, Sep 11Workers commenting on Kirk's death learn limits of free speech in and out of their jobs · 16 articles, Sep 12Pete Hegseth tells Pentagon staff to hunt for negative Charlie Kirk posts by service members · 11 articles, Sep 12Office Depot employee fired for refusing to print Charlie Kirk vigil poster · 24 articles, Sep 13After Kirk's killing a growing chorus of conservatives wants his critics ostracized or fired · 8 articles, Sep 14Washington Post columnist claims she was fired over comments about Charlie Kirk · 20 articles, Sep 15‘Hate speech’ firestorm swirls around Trump officials · 19 articles, Sep 16Rubio: Visa revocations ‘underway’ over Charlie Kirk assassination celebrations · 5 articles, Sep 16Jimmy Kimmel claims Charlie Kirk assassin is affiliated with ‘MAGA’ despite reports of being far-left · 9 articles, Sep 16Illinois TV anchor resigns after suspension over Charlie Kirk tribute · 10 articles, Sep 16Jimmy Kimmel is ‘incredibly pissed’ and still balking at apologizing for Charlie Kirk comments as Disney bosses scramble · 7 articles, Sep 17Charlie Kirk loved the 'South Park' episode about him and would want it broadcast, his producer says · 8 articles, Sep 17'Jimmy Kimmel Live' pulled off air over Charlie Kirk comment – DW · 104 articles, Sep 17ABC yanks Jimmy Kimmel’s show ‘indefinitely’ after threat from Trump’s FCC chair · 14 articles, Sep 17‘South Park’ delays new episode at the last minute: ‘This one’s on us’ · 12 articles, Sep 17Nexstar, Sinclair to keep Jimmy Kimmel off its ABC stations despite show reinstatement · 27 articles, Sep 17ABC News’ Matt Gutman Issues Apology After Calling Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect’s Texts “Touching” · 5 articles, Sep 17Sinclair replacing Kimmel with Charlie Kirk special, demands apology · 10 articles, Sep 18ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday · 57 articles, Sep 18Jessica Chastain opposes Apple TV+ decision to delay 'The Savant' after Charlie Kirk's death · 31 articles, Sep 23Jimmy Kimmel returns to his late-night show after ABC lifts suspension - Boston News, Weather, Sports · 77 articles, Sep 23State Dept Revokes 6 Visas Over Charlie Kirk Posts · 47 articles, Oct 14Erika Kirk reveals Jimmy Kimmel reached out to apologize — and shares her powerful response · 5 articles, Nov 4‘Mean Girls’ actor says she’s ‘not f—ing apologizing’ for Charlie Kirk comment · 9 articles, Dec 11
The killing of Charlie Kirk: the response, his funeral and his legacy

48 of 63 stories this year

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk mourned as a ‘martyr for truth’ after assassination · 11 articles, Sep 10Charlie Kirk’s murder and the urgent need to lower America’s political temperature · 122 articles, Sep 10The Irony of Using Charlie Kirk’s Murder to Silence Debate · 22 articles, Sep 10The life and legacy of Charlie Kirk · 23 articles, Sep 10White House to honor Charlie Kirk by flying flags at half-staff · 9 articles, Sep 10Trump urges prayers for Charlie Kirk · 5 articles, Sep 10Donations for Turning Point USA pour in after founder Charlie Kirk’s death · 47 articles, Sep 11Obama condemns Charlie Kirk's killing, calls political violence 'a threat to all of us' · 66 articles, Sep 11Vance arrives in Arizona with Charlie Kirk’s casket aboard Air Force Two · 16 articles, Sep 11Trump's threat to target 'radical left' after Kirk killing raises fears he's trying to silence foes · 26 articles, Sep 11Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for first time since fatal shooting · 40 articles, Sep 11Charlie Kirk's funeral serves as a conservative 'revival,' mixing calls for forgiveness and vengeance · 37 articles, Sep 11Charlie Kirk was emblematic of a country polarised and imploding · 5 articles, Sep 11Trump to posthumously award Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom · 43 articles, Sep 11Hundreds attend prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk at the Kennedy Center · 14 articles, Sep 13When is Charlie Kirk's funeral? All we know so far · 19 articles, Sep 13Charlie Kirk memorial at Turning Point USA HQ in Phoenix destroyed, suspect arrested · 17 articles, Sep 14Trump administration seeks $58 million to boost security after Kirk shooting · 32 articles, Sep 14Vance hosted Charlie Kirk's show Monday in episode that was part tribute, part outrage · 54 articles, Sep 15Senator Ted Cruz paints over profane graffiti referencing Charlie Kirk · 14 articles, Sep 15Obama says the US is at ‘an inflection point’ after Kirk’s killing and Trump has divided the country · 7 articles, Sep 17Foreign disinformation about Charlie Kirk's killing seeks to widen US divisions · 6 articles, Sep 17Erika Kirk named CEO of Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk assassination · 54 articles, Sep 18House approves resolution honoring Charlie Kirk with dozens of Democrats opposed · 23 articles, Sep 18Senate passes 'National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk' · 6 articles, Sep 19Members of Congress take steps to tighten their own security after Kirk's killing · 6 articles, Sep 20Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk's faith and his mark on the conservative movement · 109 articles, Sep 20Armed man claiming to be member of law enforcement arrested at Kirk memorial site · 42 articles, Sep 20Erika Kirk forgives husband’s killer at memorial · 18 articles, Sep 21Charlie Kirk will receive honorary college degree, Hillsdale College president says · 6 articles, Sep 21Charlie Kirk memorial service set for Sunday with Trump, Vance to speak · 13 articles, Sep 21Black pastors say Charlie Kirk is not a martyr, while decrying racism and political violence · 12 articles, Sep 24Cubs infielder Matt Shaw defends missing game to attend Charlie Kirk's memorial service · 5 articles, Sep 24Charlie Kirk could be placed on US currency under new House GOP proposal · 19 articles, Sep 24Tim Allen Inspired by Charlie Kirk’s Widow to Forgive Man Who Killed His Father · 18 articles, Sep 26Turning Point, with no Charlie Kirk, makes first return to Utah since his death · 17 articles, Sep 30State rep's bill would punish colleges financially if they don't rename roads after Charlie Kirk · 8 articles, Oct 8Turning Point USA announces alternative Super Bowl halftime show after Bad Bunny selection · 23 articles, Oct 9President Trump posthumously awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk · 72 articles, Oct 14Fox News’ Jesse Watters lands first TV interview with Erika Kirk since husband’s assassination · 5 articles, Oct 27Fights break out ahead of Turning Point USA event on UC Berkeley campus · 14 articles, Nov 11DOJ investigating protests at UC Berkeley during Turning Point USA tour finale · 9 articles, Nov 11Charlie Kirk’s assassination was driven by ‘extremist political rhetoric’, Dems claim in new poll · 5 articles, Nov 17Erika Kirk says Turning Point's support of JD Vance in 2028 is 'in the works' · 8 articles, Nov 25CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss Sets Her On-Air Debut: A Town Hall With Erika Kirk · 5 articles, Dec 4Erika Kirk comments on conspiracy theories surrounding husband's death · 6 articles, Dec 10Erika Kirk and Candace Owens meet amid an escalating feud over Charlie Kirk’s assassination · 12 articles, Dec 15Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president in 2028 · 26 articles, Dec 19
The killing of Charlie Kirk: the case against Tyler Robinson

29 of 74 stories this year

Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was shot provided less security than other venues as he toured nation · 39 articles, Sep 10Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot at Utah event · 175 articles, Sep 10Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer in custody, President Trump says · 324 articles, Sep 10FBI Director Kash Patel criticized for actions, posts during Charlie Kirk shooting investigation · 27 articles, Sep 11Utah college where Charlie Kirk was killed is a lesser-known school but the state's largest · 6 articles, Sep 11FBI releases photo of 'person of interest' in Charlie Kirk assassination as manhunt intensifies · 121 articles, Sep 11FBI offers $100,000 reward for any information on Charlie Kirk shooting · 14 articles, Sep 11Charlie Kirk Shooter's Ammo Marked With 'Trans Ideologies': WSJ Report · 5 articles, Sep 11Charlie Kirk assassination suspect not cooperating with authorities: Utah governor · 97 articles, Sep 11They witnessed Charlie Kirk’s killing. Now students reckon with the trauma · 29 articles, Sep 11Manhunt for Charlie Kirk's killer enters 3rd day as questions swirl · 6 articles, Sep 12Anti-fascist messages on bullet casings in Kirk shooting: What we know · 5 articles, Sep 12Charlie Kirk shooting suspect identified as Tyler Robinson · 125 articles, Sep 12Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI · 30 articles, Sep 13Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson lived with transgender partner: source · 5 articles, Sep 13See the text messages that prosecutors say Charlie Kirk shooting suspect exchanged with his roommate · 34 articles, Sep 13Alleged Charlie Kirk shooter not cooperating with authorities, Utah governor says · 9 articles, Sep 14Charlie Kirk assassination suspect under 'special watch' in custody, being kept in separate housing unit · 13 articles, Sep 14Kash Patel to face questions on Charlie Kirk investigation in congressional hearings · 50 articles, Sep 14Charlie Kirk murder suspect appeared to confess to killing on Discord, company says · 5 articles, Sep 15DNA evidence found near scene of Charlie Kirk's shooting matches suspect, FBI director says · 25 articles, Sep 15Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing feared being shot by police before surrendering, sheriff says · 172 articles, Sep 16More than 20 people who talked about Charlie Kirk shooting in Discord chatroom are under FBI investigation: Patel · 5 articles, Sep 16Students at Utah Valley University return to campus a week after Charlie Kirk killing · 12 articles, Sep 17Patel says FBI investigating 'possibility of accomplices' in Kirk shooting · 14 articles, Sep 21Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination case faces court hearing · 34 articles, Sep 29Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing can wear street clothes in court amid ‘extraordinary’ attention · 18 articles, Oct 27Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson makes first in-person court appearance · 60 articles, Dec 11Court releases transcript from closed hearing for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk · 32 articles, Dec 29

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Stories before June 28, 2026 come from archived pages, so who covered them is limited to the outlets we recovered for that period.

Everything else38 stories in 2025 not part of any arc, newest first

Stories about Charlie Kirk that are not part of any arc yet

  1. Oct 22– 23Jasmine Crockett hints at her next political move8 articles · 8 independent sources
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  2. Oct 2– 3Dave Chappelle On Saudi Arabia: “It’s Easier To Talk Here Than It Is In America”6 articles · 6 independent sources
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  3. Oct 1– 2Elon Musk Wages All-Out Netflix Cancellation War Over Streamer’s Alleged Woke Bias and Kids Shows With LGBTQ+ Characters9 articles · 5 independent sources
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  4. Sep 22Trump previews ‘amazing’ autism announcement Monday that’s expected to focus on pain reliever, vitamin deficiency8 articles · 8 independent sources
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  5. Sep 21– 22Charlie Kirk desperately wanted Elon Musk and Donald Trump back together. He succeeded11 articles · 10 independent sources
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  6. Sep 16Jamie Lee Curtis Gets Emotional Over Charlie Kirk Killing: “He’s a Father and a Husband and a Man of Faith”9 articles · 8 independent sources
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  7. Sep 16ARCTIC FROST: Biden FBI Investigated Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA, Republican Groups1 articles · 1 independent sources
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  8. Sep 12Stephen King Apologizes After Claiming Charlie Kirk “Advocated Stoning Gays To Death”10 articles · 10 independent sources
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  9. Sep 11JD Vance honors Charlie Kirk: ‘You ran a good race, my friend’1 articles · 1 independent sources
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  10. Sep 11TMZ Backpedals: We Weren't Laughing About Charlie Kirk's Assassination. Trust Us.1 articles · 1 independent sources
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Stories that name Charlie Kirk

  1. Dec 21– 22Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Arizona event31 articles · 23 independent sources
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  2. Dec 8– 9Jimmy Kimmel extends contract with ABC for another year50 articles · 31 independent sources
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  3. Nov 1Rep. Nancy Mace berated Charleston airport police due to missing escort, incident report says6 articles · 6 independent sources
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  4. Oct 24– Nov 1Dodgers vs. Blue Jays, Game 7 tonight: How to watch the 2025 MLB World Series without cable27 articles · 8 independent sources
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  5. Oct 20– 21Disney+, Hulu cancellations spiked after ABC pulled 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'22 articles · 13 independent sources
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  6. Oct 1Kimmel and Colbert appear as guests on each other's shows11 articles · 10 independent sources
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  7. Sep 23– 27‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ returns to Sinclair and Nexstar stations91 articles · 45 independent sources
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  8. Sep 22– 23Kimmel’s show to return Tuesday, but Sinclair will continue preemption98 articles · 49 independent sources
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  9. Sep 21– 22Republican slams FCC chair’s comments on Kimmel suspension: ‘absolutely inappropriate’6 articles · 5 independent sources
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  10. Sep 19– 20Ted Cruz rips FCC chair's Jimmy Kimmel threat as ‘unbelievably dangerous'21 articles · 15 independent sources
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Local coverage

  1. Sep 16FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious hearing - Boston News, Weather, Sports6 articles · 6 independent sources
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