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Who is Brilyn Hollyhand? The Auburn University student rising as conservative leader after Charlie Kirk’s death

The 19-year-old Brilyn Hollyhand has become a central figure in the conservative youth movement following the assassination of his mentor, Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. He is now leading his own nationwide campus tour while navigating increased security threats.Hollyhand first gained attention in 2018 when he interviewed Kirk as a fourth grader. The encounter […]

Donald Trump takes dig at Ilhan Omar: ‘I asked Somali president to take her back, he refused’ | World News

President Donald Trump on Thursday made a pointed remark about Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar during a press briefing in the Oval Office. Referring to the Minnesota congresswoman’s recent criticism of the late Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder who was tragically assassinated on September 10, Trump said he suggested to Somali President Hassan Sheikh […]

Charlie Kirk killing: Tyler Robinson’s trans partner allegedly flees Utah home; neighbour spots pile of mail outside

The transgender live-in partner of Tyler Robinson has apparently fled their Utah townhouse, leaving behind unanswered mail, unanswered questions, and a neighbourhood rattled by the fallout of the September 10 shooting.Lance Twiggs, 22, a transitioning transgender woman who had been cooperating with investigators since Robinson allegedly gunned down the Turning Point USA founder, Charlie Kirk, […]

Fact check: Who protested outside Charlie Kirk’s funeral? | World News

Charlie Kirk’s funeral (Pic credit: AP) On Sunday, a public memorial service was held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to honor Charlie Kirk, a hard-line commentator and the founder of Turning Point USA who was popular with young Americans on the right of the ideological spectrum, who was fatally shot earlier in September.The […]

‘I wear his pendant”: Erika Kirk remembers slain husband Charlie; recalls him saying he could face a ‘violent death’

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, revealed she wears the blood-stained pendant of St. Michael that her husband was wearing when he was shot. “It was removed from Charlie’s body by medics as they attempted to stop the bleeding,” Erika told The New York Times.Kirk, a prominent ally of US President Donald Trump […]

Charlie Kirk funeral: Thousands gather at Arizona stadium to honor slain activist; President Trump and VP Vance to speak at memorial

Thousands of supporters, family members, and political leaders gathered today at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, to honour conservative activist Charlie Kirk following his tragic death earlier this month. The 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA was fatally shot on September 10 while interacting with students at Utah Valley University. Authorities charged 22-year-old Tyler […]

Charlie Kirk special dropped: Why did Sinclair pull tribute last minute? Aired ‘Family Fued’ instead

The move follows a wave of backlash triggered by Kimmel’s Monday monologue, in which he accused conservatives of “reaching new lows” while discussing 22-year-old suspect Tyler Robinson, charged with Kirk’s murder. Sinclair Broadcast Group pulled a highly publicised Charlie Kirk special just minutes before it was due to air, opting instead to broadcast a rerun […]

‘More conservative than Charlie’ : Turning Point figure praises new CEO Erika Kirk; late co-founder’s wife hailed as ‘absolute force’

Erika and Charlie Kirk (File photo) Turning Point USA personality Alex Clark has said that Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is “more conservative” than him and is already making her mark on the non-profit organisation he co-founded.“I’m excited because Charlie had said on his show at one point that Erika […]

‘This is what Charlie wanted’: Erika Kirk named CEO and board chair of Turning Point USA; will succeed late husband

Erika Kirk’s speech. (Image: X/TPUSA) Turning Point USA, the conservative nonprofit co-founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced on Thursday that Erika Kirk, his wife, has been unanimously elected as the organisation’s new CEO and board chair.“The Turning Point Board has unanimously elected Erika Kirk as the new CEO and Chair of the Board. In […]

Watch: Texas student mocks Charlie Kirk’s death at vigil; expelled after Abbott’s call

A Texas State University student has been expelled after a video showed him mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during a memorial event on campus. The clip, filmed on Monday at the San Marcos campus, quickly spread online and drew national political attention.The video appeared to show the student, wearing a backpack, cursing […]