political violence

‘Embarrassed and ashamed’: Virginia AG nominee Jay Jones apologises over texts for Todd Gilbert; message reads ‘two bullets to head’

Virginia’s Democratic nominee for attorney general, Jay Jones, faced bipartisan backlash on Friday night after text messages from 2022 surfaced in which he suggested that the state’s top Republican in the House of Delegates, Todd Gilbert, “gets two bullets to the head.” The messages, sent by Jones who did not hold elected office at the […]

Who is Rebekah Jones? Antifa PR chief called Charlie Kirk a bad person finally gone after the assassination | World News

Rebekah Jones has become a focal point in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination in Utah on September 21, 2025. Jones described Kirk as a “vapid demagogue” whose death, livestreamed on TikTok, reflected the dangers of political extremism. Her post drew widespread criticism and backlash, with many accusing her of being insensitive and callous toward […]

’15 minutes at a time’: Erika recalls Usha Vance’s words of solace; calls her ‘precious woman’

In the aftermath of her husband Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Erika Kirk found an unexpected source of comfort in a brief encounter with Second Lady Usha Vance. Speaking at her late husband’s memorial on Sunday, Erika described how, on the tarmac of Air Force Two, she held Vance’s hand and admitted, “Honestly, I do not know […]

‘We’ve got a problem’: Barack Obama warns US at ‘inflection point’; blasts Trump’s ‘dangerous’ rhetoric

Former President Barack Obama has warned that the United States is at “an inflection point,” criticising President Donald Trump and his aides for exploiting political violence to attack opponents and further divide the nation. Speaking at an event hosted by the Jefferson Educational Society in Erie, Pennsylvania, Obama pointed to the recent killing of conservative […]

2/3 of Americans link harsh political talk to violence; 79% see declining tolerance: Poll

America’s harsh political rhetoric isn’t just giving people headaches, but also making folks worry about bloodshed, too. This is what the new Reuters poll result said. According to Reuters, about two-thirds of Americans believe that harsh political rhetoric is fueling violence. The three-day poll, which concluded on Sunday following the killing of conservative political activist […]

Charlie Kirk shooting: Police evacuate Utah neighborhood of suspect Tyler Robinson; ‘concerning information’ received

Police evacuated the neighborhood around Tyler Robinson’s family home in Utah on Friday, just hours after the 22-year-old was identified as the suspect accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college event.According to Fox News, officers received “concerning information” from the residence, though investigators did not specify what triggered the response. Videos […]

Charlie Kirk assassination: Suspect Tyler Robinson threatened suicide rather than surrender; admitted to shooting when confronted by father

Tyler Robinson, left, and Charlie Kirk (AP) Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, threatened to kill himself rather than surrender after his father confronted him, law enforcement sources said.Robinson’s father recognised him in photos released by authorities Thursday and questioned him when he returned home. According to sources, […]

‘What about kids in Colorado?’ US House erupts in chaos over Charlie Kirk tribute; GOP, Democrats trade barbs

Lauren Boebert (right), Charlie Kirk, Jahana Hayes (file- agencies) A moment of silence in the US house of representatives on Wednesday, held in response to the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, quickly descended into a heated partisan exchange, with Republicans and Democrats blaming each other for the political violence.The disruption unfolded shortly after […]

Why prosecutors want the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Federal prosecutors say Luigi Mangione’s alleged crime didn’t end with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, it sparked a dangerous ripple effect that has already inspired more bloodshed. That, they argue, is why he should face the death penalty.In a new filing to the US Southern District of New York, prosecutors warned that […]

Board Member. Preacher. Assassin? The twister Life of Vance Boelter—the alleged Minnesota shooter | World News

Vance Luther Boelter was arrested Sunday following the largest manhunt in Minnesota’s history. The suspect in a brazen double shooting that left one Minnesota lawmaker dead and another seriously wounded had previously served alongside one of his victims on a state workforce board—raising fresh questions about motive, access, and the disturbing turn from public service […]