HOT TOPICS | Charlie Kirk Dead: What We Know & What Happens Next – September 11, 2025

This morning, we’re covering the horrific breaking news: Charlie Kirk is dead, killed in an act of political violence that should never happen in America.
But instead of calls for unity or calm, Trump and MAGA allies are already escalating, some even openly calling for violence against liberals and framing this moment as a “war.” Meanwhile, the shooter has not been caught, and we still have no clear understanding of their motives or political affiliation.
Now is the time to de-escalate and bring tensions down, but MAGA seems determined to stoke the fire. What comes next for our country?

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