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Choose your America: In the aftermath of the Kirk slaying, a snapshot of a fractured nation

Choose your America: In the aftermath of the Kirk slaying, a snapshot of a fractured nation

The governor of Utah struggled to find the right words to describe the question so many have been asking: What is happening in America? The silence lasted nearly 10 seconds. He looked down.
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin Republican leader says he doesn't want to 'fortify' the state Capitol

Wisconsin Republican leader says he doesn't want to 'fortify' the state Capitol

The highest-ranking Republican in the Wisconsin Assembly said Thursday that he doesn't want to “fortify” the state Capitol, which is one of the country's most accessible statehouses, but that lawmakers are looking at ways to bolster safety in other areas such as at officeholders' homes.

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Politics Friday: Will a special session work without prior deal? House leaders assess possibility

Politics Friday: Will a special session work without prior deal? House leaders assess possibility

The first joint interview with Republican Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth and new DFL House Leader Zack Stephenson covers special session discussions, long-term challenges and their working relationship. Then, a just-published book examines the legacy of Martin Sabo.
by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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Americans mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with emotional ceremonies

Americans mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with emotional ceremonies

At the World Trade Center site in New York City, the nearly 3,000 victims’ names were being read aloud Thursday. At the Pentagon in Virginia, a memorial service honored the 184 service members and civilians killed. And near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, a similar ceremony honored the victims of Flight 93.
by The Associated Press

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Assassination of Charlie Kirk adds to America’s roll call of public violence

Assassination of Charlie Kirk adds to America’s roll call of public violence

In the tragic roll call of violence in American public life, Charlie Kirk’s name joins the long list. The influential 31-year old conservative commentator was slain Wednesday during an event on a college campus in Utah.
by The Associated Press

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Charlie Kirk, a Trump ally and voice for young conservatives, assassinated at age 31

Charlie Kirk, a Trump ally and voice for young conservatives, assassinated at age 31

Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, was arguably the most influential voice in young conservatism, and played a pivotal role in President Trump’s return to the White House. He died on Wednesday at the age of 31, after being shot while hosting an event in Orem, Utah.
by Elena Moore

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