September 16, 2025

Your reaction to the Kirk assignation defines not only what you think of conservatives, it defines who you really are.

What do you say to people who paint themselves as being religious, conservative, and/or Republican and who hint/imply/argue/shout that Kirk brought in on himself by being too conservative? I should write about the aforesaid people. They destroy those like me who they cannot manipulate or dominate, who refuse to glorify and praise them, who refuse to pander to them, who refuse to serve as one of their operatives or dupes, who refuse to cover up their wrongdoing, and/or who refuse to give them money.

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal drug use.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/15/narcan-vending-machines-cta/
— Black leaders concerned about ‘unwelcome’ climate in East Aurora School District
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/14/column-black-leaders-concerned-about-unwelcome-climate-in-east-aurora-school-district/

SOUTHERN
— As many remember Charlie Kirk, others debate his legacy. Your reaction to the Kirk assignation defines not only what you think of conservatives, it defines who you really are.
https://thesouthern.com/life-entertainment/faith/as-many-remember-charlie-kirk-others-debate-his-legacy/article_cc5e2179-89d1-5b8b-a435-43fc852b75c5.html

NPR ILLINOIS
— Trump files $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times
https://www.nprillinois.org/2025-09-16/donald-trump-files-15-billion-defamation-lawsuit-against-the-new-york-times

NAPERVILLE PATCH
— Man Released After Being Charged In Connection With 6 Burglaries In Naperville. Prudencio Ugaban, 54, was charged in connection with a string of retail burglaries that took place between July 24 and Sept. 7.
https://patch.com/illinois/naperville/man-charged-connection-6-burglaries-naperville

CHICAGO MAGAZINE
— As Republican leaders in Illinois have ever-increasingly dumped more planks in the Republican Party platform, Republican candidates in Illinois have lost more elections.
https://www.chicagomag.com/news/the-trump-trap-has-doomed-illinois-republicans/

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/16/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-591/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Buffalo Grove Teacher Tries to Block Kirk Tribute; Nancy Mace Calls to Defund Schools Lacking Accountability
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2025/09/buffalo-grove-teacher-tries-to-block-kirk-tribute-nancy-mace-calls-to-defund-schools-lacking-accountability.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

NEW YORK POST
— WICS-ABC20 Springfield TV anchor Beni Rae Harmony resigns after being suspended for airing ‘non-partisan tribute’ to Charlie Kirk. Harmony worked as a producer and administrator for Turning Point USA in the Washington, DC- Baltimore area from Aug. 2021 to Feb. 2022, according to her LinkedIn.
https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/us-news/illinois-tv-anchor-beni-rae-harmony-resigns-after-being-suspended-for-airing-non-partisan-tribute-to-charlie-kirk-following-his-assassination/
— FBI Director Kash Patel reveals details about Kirk assassin’s texts
https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/us-news/fbi-director-kash-patel-reveals-details-about-alleged-kirk-assassins-texts/
— Visa revocations already underway for foreigners who celebrate Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Marco Rubio says: ‘Prepare to be deported’
https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/us-news/visa-revocations-already-underway-for-foreigners-who-celebrate-charlie-kirks-assassination-marco-rubio-says-prepare-to-be-deported/
— Old man who falsely claimed he shot Charlie Kirk is known ‘gadfly’ who told cops he did it to ‘draw attention real shooter’
https://nypost.com/2025/09/16/us-news/old-man-who-falsely-claimed-he-shot-charlie-kirk-told-cops-he-did-it-to-draw-attention-real-shooter-report/
— Robinson’s ominous texts before Kirk assassination reveal his motive
https://nypost.com/2025/09/15/us-news/tyler-robinsons-ominous-texts-before-charlie-kirk-assassination-could-reveal-his-alleged-motive/
— Vance says if it weren’t for Charlie Kirk, he wouldn’t be VP
https://nypost.com/2025/09/15/us-news/jd-vance-makes-surprising-admission-in-wake-of-charlie-kirks-death/

AMERICAN THINKER
— What infuriated the left was that Democrats couldn’t compete with him or his ideas. So they killed him.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/09/how_many_times_can_you_say_these_awful_things.html

BREITBART
— ABC Affiliate Reporter in Illinois Resigns After Being Suspended for Charlie Kirk Tribute
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/09/16/abc-affiliate-reporter-resigns-after-being-suspended-for-charlie-kirk-tribute/
— Oxford Union President Faces No Confidence Vote over Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s Killing
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/09/15/oxford-union-president-faces-no-confidence-vote-over-celebrating-charlie-kirks-killing/

CREATORS SYNDICATE
— Why the Left Celebrated Kirk’s Death and What To Do About It.  Your reaction to the Kirk assignation defines not only what you think of conservatives, it defines who you really are.
https://www.creators.com/read/victor-joecks/09/25/why-the-left-celebrated-kirks-death-and-what-to-do-about-it

FOX NEWS
— Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin confessed in Discord chat
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/charlie-kirk-s-suspected-assassin-confessed-in-discord-chat-report-says/vi-AA1MBg3N
— Vance hosts ‘The Charlie Kirk Show’ as memorial for conservative icon nears
https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/vp-vance-host-charlie-kirk-show-memorial-arizona-9-15-2025
— Why blaming ‘the left’ is easier than deterring violence after Charlie Kirk’s murder. President makes comments following Charlie Kirk murder as he rejects suggestions about right-wing violence. If you condone, promote, or engage in violence, by definition, you are not right-wing.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/why-blaming-the-left-easier-than-deterring-violence-after-charlie-kirks-murder
— Young people restore Charlie Kirk memorial mural with Bible verses after vandals deface tribute. Vandals wrote ‘a good Nazi is a dead Nazi’ and ‘Free Palestine’ across Kirk memorial at Pensacola’s Graffiti Bridge
https://www.foxnews.com/us/young-people-restore-charlie-kirk-memorial-mural-bible-verses-after-vandals-deface-tribute

NATIONAL REVIEW
— Washington Post Columnist Says She Was Fired over Race-Baiting Charlie Kirk Rant
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/washington-post-columnist-says-she-was-fired-over-race-baiting-charlie-kirk-rant/

POST MILLENNIAL
— Vance’s emotional tribute to his murdered friend Charlie Kirk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB9Up9B4bz0

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

MSNBC
— ‘Horrific moment’: Kirk killing reveals deep divides in U.S. Your reaction to the Kirk assignation defines not only what you think of conservatives, it defines who you really are.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXoYQaNRaV0

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly prefer foreign students over American students.
https://apnews.com/article/travel-ban-trump-college-international-students-2b23373c85cafbdcfc7a2498d66cb83d

ABC NEWS
— Robinson tracked Kirk’s schedule for days
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=graQgIk2NOM

CBS NEWS
— Many Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations scrapped due to ICE raid fears, changed political climate
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hispanic-heritage-month-very-different-ice-raids-changed-political-climate/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Republicans Honor Charlie Kirk at Vigil in the Capitol. Only a handful of Democrats and none of the party’s top leaders attended the ceremony, an outpouring of praise and mourning for the right-wing activist, who was assassinated last week. Because I did not know Kirk, I do not have standing to organize an event in Wheaton for Kirk. But what if someone in Wheaton who knew Kirk arranged an event for Kirk? How many would attend? Who would attend? Who would boycott the event?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/us/politics/republicans-charlie-kirk-vigil-capitol.html
https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000010401038/republicans-charlie-kirk-vigil-capitol.html
— Trump Announces New Deadly Strike on Boat From Venezuela
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09/15/us/trump-news
— Affirmative Action Is Dead. What Should Universities Do Now? UIC accepted me in 1966, NIU in 1969, Loyola in 1972, DePaul in 1976, and IIT in 1992 because they could find a qualified minority or female.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/books/review/the-fall-of-affirmative-action-justin-driver.html
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/opinion/trump-charlie-kirk.html
— Democrats Cannot Just Buy Back the Working Class.. My critics/opponents despise if not hate the working class. I was a member of the working class for 33 years.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/opinion/democrats-working-class-hardhat-riot.html
— Voucher Push Is Reshaping Private School Education. My parents had a lot less money because they paid to send my brother and I to Missouri Synod Lutheran grade schools.  Because of that, I had to work my way through college. Because of that, my GPA suffered.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/us/voucher-study-private-school-tuition.html
— Chicago Democrat leaders ever-increasingly protect their criminals and their illegals
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/us/chicago-trump-ice-mexican-immigrants.html
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Trump is ever-increasingly cracking down on criminals and illegals. Democrat leaders ever-increasingly protect their criminals and their illegals.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/us/politics/jd-vance-charlie-kirk-show.html
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/us/charlie-kirk-college-campuses-american-political-battles.html?searchResultPosition=2

WASHINGTON POST
— Anticipate/expect that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will ever-increasing promote more hatred against Kirk.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/09/15/texas-tech-charlie-kirk-camryn-booker/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/09/15/vance-charlie-kirk-podcast-episode/

LOS ANGELES TIMES
— Anticipate/expect that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will ever-increasing promote more hatred against Kirk.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-15/director-of-dei-at-ucla-on-leave-after-charlie-kirk-posts

USA TODAY
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: To destroy traditional marriage and family, Democrat leaders ever-increasingly destroy men.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/09/09/christian-manosphere-ideology-male-primacy-politics-women/84423882007/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: My father never made more than $50,000/year in today’s dollars. My mother never attended high school and never worked outside of the home until after he died. But nevertheless, they sent my brother and I to Missouri Synod Lutheran grade schools. My critics/opponents have always used that to demonize, denigrate, and condemn my parents, and therefore me, as being filthy rich.
https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/health/2025/09/08/high-child-care-return-to-office-women/85975262007/
— Democrat GAO
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/09/07/what-makes-company-reputation-happy-employees/85666449007/

12 NEWS
— Turning Point USA’s Tyler Bowyer speaks at Charlie Kirk vigil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FuV2h_S2c8

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Unleashes the Antisocial Media. Our newly democratized digital discourse seems on track to turn into a French Revolution-style terror.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/charlie-kirks-assassination-unleashes-the-antisocial-media-a469c85d
— Your reaction to the Kirk assignation defines not only what you think of conservatives, it defines who you really are.
https://www.wsj.com/business/charlie-kirk-death-social-media-post-jobs-0773a8ac

FORBES
— ‘They Are Being Radicalized’: Trump, Bondi Warn Of Youth Radicalization After Kirk Assassination.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggJEvIALIJQ

FAST COMPANY
— Anticipate/expect that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will ever-increasing promote more hatred against Kirk.
https://www.fastcompany.com/91404996/far-right-groups-are-doxxing-people-who-criticize-charlie-kirks-death

NEW STATEMAN
— Your reaction to the Kirk assignation defines not only what you think of conservatives, it defines who you really are.
https://www.newstatesman.com/world/2025/09/why-charlie-kirk-was-killed

HUFFINGTON POST
— Trump Gets Royal U.K. Welcome As Right Rages Over Charlie Kirk Killing. King Charles III hosts the president this week with a lavish, multiday ceremony aimed at diplomacy. The right, meanwhile, is grappling with Kirk’s murder. Your reaction to the Kirk assignation defines not only what you think of conservatives, it defines who you really are.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-king-charles-live-updates_n_68c80c2be4b0642964ce9b92

AXIOS
— Rubio says U.S. is deporting visa holders who celebrated Kirk’s killing
https://www.axios.com/2025/09/16/kirk-death-us-revoking-visas-rubio-deportations
— Why Arizona is the epicenter of Charlie Kirk memorials
https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2025/09/16/arizona-charlie-kirk-memorials-funeral

FOREIGN SOURCES

TIMES OF INDIA
— Illinois reporter Beni Rae Harmony suspended for on-air comments on Charlie Kirk’s death; resigns
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/video-illinois-reporter-beni-rae-harmony-suspended-for-on-air-comments-on-charlie-kirks-death-resigns-later/articleshow/123911496.cms

SKY NEWS
— Leftist media ‘spewing lies’ in desperate attempt to smear Charlie Kirk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiWfJWsfCII
— Leftie influencers ‘hypocrisy’ exposed in celebration of Charlie Kirk’s murder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z5i88eVjHw
— Gen Z will mourn Charlie Kirk as man who could connect with youth like ‘no one else could’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itl192EidHE
— Vance honors Charlie Kirk’s critical role in the election of the Trump administration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP8O_I3WM2k
— Vance says ‘left-wing extremism’ contributed to killing – as ‘confession message’ revealed
https://news.sky.com/story/jd-vance-hosts-charlie-kirk-show-in-tribute-to-influencer-and-claims-left-wing-extremism-a-factor-in-assassination-13431822

HINDUSTAN TIMES
— Who is Beni Rae Harmony? Illinois’ ABC-affiliate anchor resigns over Charlie Kirk tribute.
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-is-beni-rae-harmony-illinois-abc-affiliate-anchor-resigns-over-charlie-kirk-tribute-row-101757983676934.html
— Tyler Robinson’s chilling texts before Charlie Kirk shooting reveal his motive
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/could-tyler-robinsons-chilling-texts-before-charlie-kirk-shooting-reveal-his-motive-what-we-know-101758002120713.html
— Tyler Robinson confession: What the alleged Charlie Kirk killer said on Discord
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/tyler-robinson-confession-what-the-alleged-charlie-kirk-killer-said-on-discord-101757997726470.html
— How Charlie Kirk Changed American Politics
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/how-charlie-kirk-changed-american-politics-101758005243818.html

ECONOMIC TIMES
— Vance says national unity is impossible with those who celebrate Kirk’s killing
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/jd-vance-says-national-unity-is-impossible-with-those-celebrating-charlie-kirks-killing/articleshow/123916660.cms

FEDERAL
— Rubio says visa revocations underway for those celebrating Charlie Kirk’s murder
https://thefederal.com/category/international/rubio-visa-revocations-charlie-kirk-assassination-206949
— Trump sues New York Times for USD 15 bn, calls it ‘most degenerate’ newspaper The lawsuit alleges a ‘decades-long campaign of lies’ by the newspaper against the US president, his family, business and the ‘nation as a whole.’
https://thefederal.com/category/international/trump-sues-nyt-15-billion-dollars-democratic-mouthpiece-206944

September 15, 2025 Evening Edition

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Robinson was negatively obsessed with Kirk; Robinson DNA found at the crime scene
https://abc7chicago.com/post/charlie-kirk-killing-suspect-tyler-robinson-had-obsession-conservative-influencer-fbi-says/17821299/
— Former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration over her firing. Anticipate/expect that the court will rule against Trump. When I filed Diersen v. GAO in 1998, I anticipated/expected that the court would rule against me. But I wanted to get my evidence into the court record. Anyone who reads the court record will see that I should have won the lawsuit.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/former-southern-district-new-york-prosecutor-maurene-comey-sues-firing/17821823/

NBC5
—  GOP State Rep. Adam Niemerg files articles of impeachment against Pritzker over ‘hateful rhetoric’
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/gop-lawmaker-files-articles-of-impeachment-against-pritzker-over-hateful-rhetoric/3824495/
— When is Charlie Kirk’s memorial service? Here’s what we know about funeral arrangements. President Donald Trump, who said he will posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, has committed to traveling to Arizona for the memorial service.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/when-is-charlie-kirks-memorial-service-heres-what-we-know-about-funeral-arrangements/3824609/

CBS2
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/west-chicago-illinois-ice-arrests-district-33-schools/

WGN9
— Pritzker’s rhetoric sparks impeachment calls from Illinois conservatives
https://wgntv.com/news/politics/pritzkers-rhetoric-sparks-impeachment-calls-from-illinois-conservatives/
— Democrats and RINOs want Kirk memorial in Arlington Heights to be removed
https://wgntv.com/news/north-suburbs/arlington-heights-park-district-memorial/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://wgntv.com/western-suburbs/lawmakers-residents-sound-alarm-after-reported-ice-raids-in-western-suburbs/

FOX32
— Pritzker ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/pritzker-warns-rising-violence-criticizes-trumps-rhetoric
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1708007
— Vance hosts episode of ‘The Charlie Kirk’ show
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/jd-vance-host-episode-charlie-kirk-show
— Senator Ted Cruz paints over profane graffiti referencing Charlie Kirk
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/senator-ted-cruz-paints-over-profane-graffiti-referencing-charlie-kirk
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/el-grito-festival-continues-pilsen-amid-immigration-fears

WTTW
— Pritzker ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump
https://news.wttw.com/2025/09/15/gov-jb-pritzker-blasts-trump-saying-he-fans-flames-division-amid-ice-raids-charlie-kirk

WGN RADIO
— Choose Chicago’s campaign to change peoples’ perceptions of the city. Under the Democrats, poverty and crime in Chicago ever-increasingly increase. I lived in Chicago part-time for 2 years and full-time for 2 years. I worked in Chicago for 25 years. I took college courses in Chicago for 15 years.
https://wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/choose-chicagos-campaign-to-change-peoples-perceptions-of-the-city/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Vance hosts Charlie Kirk’s radio show
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/15/charlie-kirk-radio-show-jd-vance/
— Officials call for unity during Valparaiso vigil for Charlie Kirk
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/15/officials-call-for-unity-during-valparaiso-vigil-for-charlie-kirk/
— Many public officials feel unsafe right now
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/15/editorial-threats-public-officlals-social-media/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/15/federal-immigration-arrests-chicago-west-chicago-suburbs/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/15/dead-rat-immigrants-alderman/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Pritzker ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump
https://chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-governor/2025/09/15/jb-pritzker-political-violence-charlie-kirk-donald-trump
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2025/09/15/pritzker-governor-immigration-franklin-park-ice-agent-fatal
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/09/15/ice-west-chicago-arrests-federal-agents-immigration
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/09/15/silverio-villegas-gonzalez-fatally-shot-by-ice-agents-touched-the-lives-of-so-many-loved-ones-say
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly protect criminals and illegals
https://chicago.suntimes.com/other-views/2025/09/15/criminal-justice-reforms-fair-act-public-safety-defense-risa-lanier

DAILY HERALD
— ICE arrests 15 people during Monday sweep in West Chicago
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250915/news/ice-activity-reported-in-west-chicago/
— Conservative group wants Buffalo Grove teacher fired over Kirk remarks
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250915/news/moms-for-liberty-calling-for-activist-teachers-dismissal/
— District 300 board president faces backlash over social media post following Charlie Kirk’s death
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250915/education/district-300-board-president-faces-backlash-over-social-media-post-following-charlie-kirks-death/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/pritzker-urges-trump-calm-rhetoric-after-kirk-killing

JOURNAL COURIER
— Anticipate/expect that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Kirk.
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/politics/article/trump-administration-joins-republicans-campaign-21049852.php

WAND TV
— Pritzker ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump
https://www.wandtv.com/news/statehouse/pritzker-says-trump-fans-flames-of-division-after-freedom-caucus-files-impeachment-resolution/article_aba418cd-cae3-4032-a233-844b97883c7c.html

IPM NEWSROOM
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration
https://ipmnewsroom.org/head-start-preschool-remains-open-to-all-regardless-of-immigration-status-two-judges-rule/

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/15/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-382/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Charlie Kirk Supporters Demonstrate Outside District 300 Headquarters Calling Out Board President Nancy Zettler
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/15/charlie-kirk-supporters-demonstrate-outside-district-300-headquarters-calling-out-bosrd-president-nancy-zettler/
— Lake in the Hills Pot Tax Up 50%
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/15/lake-in-the-hills-pot-tax-up-50/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump team eyes a crackdown on left-wing groups blamed for the spread of political violence
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/15/trump-team-eyes-crackdown-left-wing-groups-blamed-spread-political/
— Democratic Party suffers from growing cancer of radical left-wing ideology. Antisemitism and anti-American sentiment spread unchecked through party ranks as leaders remain silent.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/15/democratic-party-suffers-growing-cancer-radical-left-wing-ideology/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Candidate quality matters: Republican primary voters need to put their party in the best position to win
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/premium/3801740/candidates-matter-gop-primary-voters-best-position-win/
— Trump fights to reverse China’s infiltration of higher education
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3807763/trump-china-influence-higher-education/
— Left spews more hate and targets Erika Kirk after Charlie’s murder
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3807588/liberals-target-erika-kirk-charlie-kirk-assassination/
— The concern over Charlie Kirk copycat assassins
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/3807429/concern-over-charlie-kirk-copycat-assassins/

NEW YORK POST
— Nancy Mace moves to censure Ilhan Omar for ‘vile comments’ about Charlie Kirk
https://nypost.com/2025/09/15/us-news/nancy-mace-moves-to-censure-ilhan-omar-for-vile-comments-about-charlie-kirk-all-but-blamed-him-for-his-own-assassination/

BREITBART
— People Knew in Advance of  Robinson’s Plan
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2025/09/15/dan-bongino-people-knew-in-advance-of-kirk-assassination-suspects-plan/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

THE HILL
— Washington divide grows after Kirk assassination
https://thehill.com/newsletters/evening-report/5504362-washington-divide-grows-after-kirk-assassination/

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more abortion
https://apnews.com/article/social-media-abortion-censorship-eff-a71965f86b40912db10fad6d26bcdd95

CBS NEWS
— Vance hosts “The Charlie Kirk Show” after Kirk’s assassination
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jd-vance-host-the-charlie-kirk-show-assassination/

NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
— Taylor Swift shielded by bulletproof screen at Chiefs game amid security concerns
https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/09/15/taylor-swift-bulletproof-screen-chiefs-game/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Advisers Prepare to Target Left-Leaning Groups After Kirk Shooting
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/charlie-kirk-shooting-death-republican-reaction-456d6237

DAILY KOS
— Anticipate/expect Democrats to ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Kirk
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/9/15/2343641/-Apparently-the-Washington-Post-can-t-stomach-calling-out-Kirk-s-racism

September 14, 2025 Evening Edition

GOPUSA ILLINOIS
— If I was still the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman, the organization would host an event honoring Kirk. I would invite all those who knew Kirk to speak at that event. If I was still an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member, I would urge the organization to host a similar event. While I did not know Kirk, I know/knew many who knew Kirk .- Dave Diersen
http://www.gopillinois.com

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar dies at 79
https://abc7chicago.com/post/jim-edgar-death-former-republican-illinois-governor-dies-age-79/17816264/
— Democrat leaders use Mexican Independence Day parade to promote more hatred against Republicans
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-mexican-independence-day-parade-held-little-village-show-pride-amid-ice-raids-not-going-let-anyone-scare-us/17816100/

NBC5
— Democrat leaders use Mexican Independence Day parade to promote more hatred against Republicans
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/mexican-independence-day-parade-goes-on-in-little-village-amid-ice-enforcement-worries/3823934/

CBS2
— Democrat leaders use Mexican Independence Day parade to promote more hatred against Republicans
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/chicago-mexican-independence-day-parade-little-village-ice-activity-worries/

FOX32
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly protect criminals and illegals
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-leaders-condemn-ice-incidents

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly protect criminals and illegals
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/14/activist-ice-little-village-court-petition/
— Anticipate/expect ever-increasing hatred against Kirk from Democrat leaders.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/14/charlie-kirks-killing-critics/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— National Guard members, employees run the gamut politically, based on a review of their campaign giving
https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2025/09/14/national-guard-chicago-president-trump-campaign-contributions-illinois
— The murder of Charlie Kirk prompted a lot of liberals to miss the point in a startling public fashion.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2025/09/14/charlie-kirk-assassination-social-media-battle-liberals-conservatives

FOX ILLINOIS
— Democrat and RINO leaders want to protect hate-filled Kirk-hating Kirk-haters
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/employees-face-backlash-termination-for-public-comments-on-charlie-kirks-assassination-office-depot-american-airlines-sean-duffy-vigil-x-statement-clemson-college-anastasios-kamoutsas-teachers-educators-social-media

CENTRAL ILLINOIS PROUD
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly protect criminals and illegals
https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/bloomington-normal-groups-rally-in-solidarity-with-chicago-against-ice-actions/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS
— Charlie Kirk: A Man for All Seasons
https://www.breakthrough-ideas.com/read/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk-a-man-for-all-seasons

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point Gets 18,000 Requests for New Chapters
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/14/charlie-kirks-turning-point-gets-18000-requests-for-new-chapters/
— Former Governor Jim Edgar Dies of Pancreatic Cancer, Looking at Legislation, Especially Income Taxes & Pensions
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/14/former-governor-jim-edgar-dies-of-pancreatic-cancer-looking-at-legislation-especially-income-taxes-pensions/
— D300 School Board President Nancy Zettler Writes Charlie Kirk Assassination Was “Karma”
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/14/d300-school-board-president-nancy-zettler-writes-charlie-kirk-assassination-was-karma/
— Crystal Lake Grade School Board Considering Censuring Colleague
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/14/crystal-lake-grade-school-board-considering-censuring-colleague/,
— Democrats Plan Taxing Everyone to Subsidize 9% Who Take Mass Transit to Work
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/14/11549/
— NPR: Motive of the Shooter Not Known
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/13/npr-we-dont-know-the-motive-of-the-shooter/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— House Speaker Michael Johnson vows to defend Charlie Kirk’s legacy and carry forward his message
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/14/michael-johnson-house-speaker-vows-defend-charlie-kirks-legacy-carry/
— Kirk’s assassin lived with transgender romantic partner and had left-wing views, Utah governor says
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/14/investigators-examine-transgender-leftist-ideology-motives-charlie/
— Trump sees Charlie Kirk’s slaying as an attack on MAGA movement
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/14/lindsey-graham-south-carolina-republican-trump-sees-charlie-kirks/
— Rifle in Charlie Kirk killing complicates the usual gun-control narrative
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/14/rifle-charlie-kirk-killing-complicates-usual-gun-control-narrative/
— Bondi, DOJ overhaul immigration rulings to clamp down on bogus asylum claims
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/14/bondi-doj-overhaul-immigration-rulings-clamp-bogus-asylum-claims/
— Democrats’ moderately liberal mask slipping off. Party faces identity crisis as socialism takes center stage.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/14/democrats-moderately-liberal-mask-slipping/
— Our sons are in crisis, and we’re all paying the price. We must teach our boys how to be men.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/14/sons-crisis-paying-price/
— The left’s evil response to Charlie Kirk’s murder. The Turning Point USA founder was executed for being a Christian.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/14/lefts-evil-response-charlie-kirks-murder/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Charlie Kirk’s murder shines light on a nation divided
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3805967/charlie-kirk-murder-nation-divided-political-violence/
— What do Democrats know about solving Chicago’s problems?
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/3805864/what-do-democrats-know-about-solving-chicagos-problems/
— Denver school shooting suspect expressed neo-Nazi views online
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3806939/denver-school-shooting-suspect-neo-nazi-views-online/

NEW YORK POST
— Kirk assassination suspect had ‘furry’ fixation, and his trans boyfriend proclaimed support for Biden on social media
https://nypost.com/2025/09/14/us-news/charlie-kirk-assassination-suspect-had-furry-fixation-trans-boyfriend-proclaimed-support-for-bidden/
— Charlie Kirk assassination investigation widens to probe whether pro-trans, online groups knew in advance
https://nypost.com/2025/09/14/us-news/charlie-kirk-assassination-investigation-widens-to-probe-pro-trans-online-groups/
— Chicago Dem pol wants Trump to send in the National Guard — and says ‘half’ of city leaders agree but are too scared to admit it
https://nypost.com/2025/09/14/us-news/chicago-democratic-leader-wants-trump-to-send-in-the-national-guard/
— Utah Gov. Spencer Cox decries ‘cancer’ of social media and its ‘direct role’ in every assassination over past 5 years
https://nypost.com/2025/09/14/us-news/utah-gov-savages-cancer-of-social-media-played-a-direct-role-in-every-single-assassination-over-past-five-years/
— Minneapolis shooting was driven by anti-Catholic hatred that the media ignores
https://nypost.com/2025/09/14/opinion/minneapolis-shooting-was-driven-by-anti-catholic-hatred-media-ignores/
— Charlie Kirk’s assassination is the result of a decade of anti-Trump rhetoric from the left
https://nypost.com/2025/09/13/opinion/michael-goodwin-charlie-kirks-assassination-is-the-result-of-a-decade-of-anti-trump-rhetoric-from-the-left/
— Charlie Kirk lived out the mission that our universities betrayed
https://nypost.com/2025/09/14/opinion/charlie-kirk-lived-out-the-mission-our-universities-betrayed/
— Teen in t-shirt similar to one worn by accused Charlie Kirk killer tramples memorial outside Turning Point USA
https://nypost.com/2025/09/14/us-news/teen-tramples-charlie-kirk-memorial-outside-turning-point-usa/

BREITBART
— Pritzker, Newsom Promoted Trump Death Jokes Before Kirk Assassination
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/09/14/pritzker-newsom-promoted-trump-death-jokes-before-kirk-assassination/

DAILY WIRE
— Democrat Strategist Called Kirk A ‘Terrible Demon Boy’ Just Days Before Murder. She previously did work for both Buttigieg and Biden.
https://www.dailywire.com/news/dem-strategist-called-charlie-kirk-a-terrible-demon-boy-just-days-before-murder

EPOCH TIMES
— Charlie Kirk Assassination Stirs Fears of Rising Political Violence
https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/charlie-kirk-assassination-stirs-fears-of-rising-political-violence-5913784

FOX NEWS
— Details emerge from investigation into Kirk assassination
https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/charlie-kirk-shooting-utah-memorial-9-14-2025

HEARTLAND INSTITUTE
— Heartland/Rasmussen Poll: 59% of Young Voters Support Income Caps, 40% Support Penalties for Free Speech, and 59% Support UN Authority Over the United States. According to my critics/opponents, I have always been grossly overpaid.
https://heartland.org/opinion/heartland-rasmussen-poll-59-of-young-voters-support-income-caps-40-support-penalties-for-free-speech-and-59-support-un-authority-over-the-united-states/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Income Caps: A majority (59%) of young voters support imposing maximum income levels for individuals. Support for various income ceilings included $100M (17%), $10M (15%), $1M (12%), $500k (8%), $200k (4%), $100k (4%), whereas only 27% opposed the income caps outright.)

NEWS BUSTERS
— MSNBC Returns to Form: Democrats Spew ‘White Supremacist’ Crime Crackdown, ICE ‘Terrorism’
https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/brad-wilmouth/2025/09/14/msnbc-returns-form-dems-spew-white-supremacist-crime-crackdown

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

CNN
— Utah Gov. Cox shares more details from investigation into motive of Kirk shooting suspect
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/utah-gov-cox-shares-more-details-from-investigation-into-motive-of-kirk-shooting-suspect

REUTERS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez to promote more hatred against Republicans
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/chicago-area-residents-mourn-immigrant-fatally-shot-after-injuring-ice-agent-2025-09-14/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— More Americans Are Stuck With the Jobs They Can Get, Not the Ones They Want. I wanted a career in the automotive industry. That ended when I was 22 years old in 1971 when my Firestone Store boss rudely fired me because I had accepted a job offer from Oldsmobile. But Oldsmobile withdrew that job offer because it just agreed to stop hiring Whites to settle an EEOC complaint. Because I had to have a job, I accepted a job offer from IRS. My father had died suddenly in 1969 and I was helping support my mother and brother.
https://www.wsj.com/economy/jobs/underemployed-americans-part-time-jobs-a203308e

September 13, 2025

If/when a Kirk vigil is held in your county, township, and/or municipality, how many would attend? Who would attend? While I cannot say that I knew Kirk, I know many people who knew him. No individuals or organizations have notified me of any Kirk vigils in DuPage County, Milton Township, or Wheaton. I should write about the ever-increasing Democrat-led and RINO-led anti-conservatism in Illinois, DuPage County, Milton Township, and Wheaton.

FOX NEWS
— Utah students lift voices in prayer at vigil for Charlie Kirk’s Christian legacy: ‘Felt called by God’  Charlie Kirk, 31, remembered for faith and courage as mourners celebrate his life and legacy.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/utah-students-lift-voices-prayer-vigil-charlie-kirks-christian-legacy-felt-called-god
— Charlie Kirk’s wife Erika addresses nation in first remarks
https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/charlie-kirk-shooting-utah-valley-university-9-12-2025
— Erika Kirk delivers moving tribute to husband, Charlie: ‘I will never let your legacy die’  Erika Kirk vows to keep her husband’s mission alive.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/erika-kirk-breaks-silence-after-husband-charlies-assassination-address-turning-point-usa-headquarters
— Video captures fight erupting at Charlie Kirk vigil after activist reportedly shouts profanity at crowd. Terry Wilson, a local Black Lives Matter activist, reportedly shouted ‘F— Charlie Kirk’ before sparking a massive vigil brawl.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/video-captures-fight-erupting-charlie-kirk-vigil-after-activist-reportedly-shouts-profanity-crowd

BREITBART
— Charlie Kirk Home State GOP Lawmakers (Miller, Bost, & LaHood) Introduce Resolution Condemning Assassination, Honoring Legacy
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/09/12/charlie-kirk-home-state-gop-lawmakers-introduce-resolution-condemning-assassination-honoring-legacy/

ABC NEWS
— Erika Kirk delivers emotional remarks to the nation after killing of husband Charlie Kirk
https://abcnews.go.com/US/charlie-kirks-widow-erika-set-deliver-1st-public/story?id=125528319

NBC NEWS
— London braces for mass far-right rally where Charlie Kirk will be mourned. Tens of thousands of people are expected to descend on the British capital for the largest far-right rally in decades, organized by anti-immigration activist Tommy Robinson.
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/europe/london-braces-mass-far-right-rally-charlie-kirk-will-mourned-rcna230978

CBS NEWS
— New Yorkers gather in Madison Square Park to mourn Charlie Kirk
https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-charlie-kirk-vigil/
— Erika Kirk, widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for first time since fatal shooting
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/erika-kirk-address-charlie-kirk-fatal-shooting/
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/erika-kirk-speaks-publicly-first-time-since-fatal-shooting-of-her-husband-charlie-kirk/

NBC NEWS
— Charlie Kirk’s widow vows husband’s mission will continue
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/charlie-kirks-widow-vows-husbands-mission-will-continue-rcna230951
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/charlie-kirk-s-wife-erika-speaks-out-for-first-time-since-husband-s-shooting-death-247504965934

CNN
— Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika speaks publicly for the first time since his death
https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/12/us/video/charlie-kirk-wife-erika-first-public-comments-digvid

NEWSWEEK
— Office Depot has issued an apology after one of its employees refused to make posters featuring conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The worker at a Michigan Office Depot was fired after allegedly refusing to print the posters for a vigil honoring Kirk, who was shot and killed while delivering a speech under a tent to a large crowd on campus at Utah Valley University in Orem on Wednesday. The posters were ordered by the Kalamazoo County Republican Party for a vigil that took place at Bronson Park in downtown Kalamazoo on Friday evening. Why It Matters. The incident underscores the growing tension between corporate neutrality, employee discretion, and political polarization in the U.S.
https://www.newsweek.com/office-depot-charlie-kirk-firing-2129303

MSNBC
— Erika Kirk remembers her husband Charlie Kirk in first public address since his killing
https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/erika-kirk-widow-of-charlie-kirk-makes-first-public-remarks-since-his-fatal-shooting-247504965558

ABC7
— Democrat leaders use Kirk assassination to diminish Second Amendment rights
https://abc7chicago.com/post/charlie-kirk-death-illinois-lawmakers-share-security-concerns-wake-shooting-chicago-native-turning-point-usa-founder/17803541/
— 3 deputies injured in struggle with suspect, fall down escalator at DuPage County Courthouse
https://abc7chicago.com/post/dupage-county-courthouse-fight-3-deputies-injured-during-struggle-suspect-fall-down-escalator-officials-say/17802942/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbotLoHZJPM

WGLT
— Young Republican leaders in Central Illinois share what connected them to Charlie Kirk
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2025-09-12/young-republican-leaders-in-central-illinois-share-what-connected-them-to-charlie-kirk

WCIA
— U of I students host vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk
https://www.wcia.com/news/champaign-county/u-of-i-students-host-vigil-in-honor-of-charlie-kirk/

IPM NEWS
— Conservative activist Charlie Kirk remembered on the University of Illinois South Quad
https://ipmnewsroom.org/conservative-activist-charlie-kirk-remembered-on-the-university-of-illinois-south-quad/

BEVERLY MOUNT GREENWOOD PATCH
— Vigils For Slain Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Held In Chicago And Suburbs
https://patch.com/illinois/beverly-mtgreenwood/vigils-slain-conservative-activist-charlie-kirk-held-chicago-suburbs

NEW YORK TIMES
— Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/opinion/charlie-kirk-assassination-fear-politics.html
— Right-Wing Activists Urge Followers to Expose Those Celebrating Kirk Killing. The widespread and fast-moving campaign has already resulted in lost jobs, suspensions and internal investigations, heightening tensions online between supporters and detractors of Charlie Kirk.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/us/politics/charlie-kirk-shooting-firings-celebration.html
— NPR and PBS have existed to promote the Democrat Party platform
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/us/politics/public-broadcasting-cuts.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Schools tried to ban phones and avoid politics. Then came Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The assassination of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University sent shockwaves through classrooms worldwide.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/09/13/charlie-kirk-shooting-video-school/7f1a4d54-9056-11f0-8260-0712daa5c125_story.html

BOSTON HERALD
— Campus progressives preach tolerance, produce violence
https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/09/13/graham-campus-progressives-preach-tolerance-produce-violence/

WCCS RADIO
— Secret Service employee who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s assassination put on immediate leave. What percent of federal employees are hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters?
https://www.wccsradio.com/rss/secret-service-employee-who-celebrated-charlie-kirks-assassination-put-on-immediate-leave/

FOX LOS ANGELES
— Charlie Kirk vigil held in downtown LA
https://www.foxla.com/news/downtown-la-charlie-kirk-vigil

CW 39 HOUSTON
— Charlie Kirk vigil held in London
https://cw39.com/news/nationworld/watch-charlie-kirk-vigil-held-in-london/

LOCAL 3 NEWS
— Fundraiser for Charlie Kirk’s family has raised almost $4 million
https://www.local3news.com/local-news/fundraiser-for-charlie-kirks-family-has-raised-almost-4-million/article_6350a520-5194-4872-a137-ef44d3ac30ba.html

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Suspect Was Once Promising Student. I was never a promising student. My ACT score was only 24. I only just barely made it into the upper 20% of my high school class.
https://www.wsj.com/us-news/who-tyler-robinson-charlie-kirk-suspect-814fd21f
— Friendship With Charlie Kirk Helped Propel JD Vance to Vice Presidency
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/jd-vance-charlie-kirk-relationship-f6db26e0
— A Friendship With Kirk Helped Vance Get Ahead
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/charlie-kirk-shot/card/a-friendship-with-kirk-helped-vance-get-ahead-QBuM9yOCdX3x8AiIOZY6
— Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Feels Like a Hinge Point. What a disaster for the young. It will forever shape their understanding of politics in America. If I had been active in Republican politics, a) the Democrats who ran the Post Office in 1966 would not have hired me, b) the Democrats who ran IRS in 1971 would not have hired me, and c) the Democrats who ran GAO in 1980 would not have hired me.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/charlie-kirks-assassination-feels-like-a-hinge-point-01dd4f72
— Why Do So Many Young Americans Justify Political Violence? Ninety-three percent of baby boomers think it’s never acceptable. Only 56% of Gen Z agrees.
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/why-do-so-many-young-americans-justify-political-violence-ee8d2e2d
— Older Democrats Defy Calls for Retirement.  My Democrat GAO superiors, supervisors, coworkers, and subordinates wanted me to retire when I became eligible when I was 45 in 1993. They succeeded in forcing me to take GAO’s retirement “offer” just before it expired in 1997. I would not have been eligible for regular retirement until I was 55 in 2003. Being forced to retire early is devastating.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/democrats-retirement-congress-798f6794
— Dropping Out of College. If I had not earned a bachelor’s degree in business in 1970, Firestone Stores would not have hired me in 1970 and IRS would not have hired me in 1971. If I had not been taking graduate evening business courses, IRS would not have promoted me in 1972, 1973, and 1974. If I had not earned an MBA in 1976, GAO would not have hired me in 1980.
https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/what-dropping-out-of-college-taught-me-about-finding-my-calling-ee839158

FORBES
— Vigil Held For Charlie Kirk Outside Turning Point USA Legacy Center In Lemont, Illinois
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmXdkhDUPaQ

POLITICO
— Charlie Kirk’s widow says Turning Point will carry on after the assassination of her husband
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/12/charlie-kirks-widow-says-turning-point-will-carry-on-after-the-assassination-of-her-husband-00562792

DAILY BEAST
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters say that Charlie Kirk suspect’s grandma says family is all MAGA
https://www.thedailybeast.com/charlie-kirk-suspects-grandma-says-family-is-all-maga/

TIMES OF INDIA
— How suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing went from scholarship winner to wanted man. Did you get a scholarship? My critics/opponents have always used my not getting a scholarship against me. They stress that my ACT score was only 24 and that I only just barely made it into the upper 20% of my high school class.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toi-plus/international/how-suspect-in-charlie-kirks-killing-went-from-scholarship-winner-to-wanted-man/articleshow/123865240.cms

ECONOMIC TIMES
— Charlie Kirk’s books hit Amazon top 10
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/charlie-kirks-books-hit-amazon-top-10-how-donald-trump-jr-is-benefiting-from-his-death/articleshow/123855127.cms?from=mdr
— What campus crusader Charlie Kirk meant to Trump
https://m.economictimes.com/news/international/global-trends/what-campus-crusader-charlie-kirk-meant-to-trump/amp_articleshow/123853977.cms

INDEPENDENT
— Charlie Kirk’s widow says will never let husband’s ‘legacy’ die
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/charlie-kirk-shooting-tyler-robinson-suspect-erika-live-updates-b2825825.html

BBC
— ‘His voice will remain,’ Charlie Kirk’s widow vows. ‘I will never let your legacy die’ – Charlie Kirk’s widow gives tearful address after shooting.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz9je8lxge4o
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cdx2q24l1zqt

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— FRONT PAGE: In announcing for governor, Republican Ted Dabrowski leaves more questions than answers. The mainstream news media exists to destroy Republicans.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/12/ted-dabrowski-announces-run-illinois-governor/
— Protests flare at ICE facility in Broadview even as President Donald Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/12/immigration-protests-broadview-guard-memphis/
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD WITH BIG PICTURE: The Chicago Tribune exists to promote illegal immigration
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/12/ice-agents-fatally-shoot-man-franklin-park/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/12/flower-vendor-operation-midway-blitz/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— ALL OF THE FRONT PAGE: The Chicago Sun-times exists to promote illegal immigration
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/09/12/ice-officer-fatally-shoots-man-during-traffic-stop-in-chicago-suburb-authorities-say
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2025/09/12/head-start-preschool-trump-administration-immigrants-lawsuits-aclu

DAILY HERALD
— Addison Township sues ex-supervisor over money spent for pickup truck
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250912/news/addison-township-sues-ex-supervisor-over-money-spent-for-pickup-truck/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— Polling Shows Darin Bailey Wipeout of Opponents
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/13/polling-shows-darin-bailey-wipeout-of-opponents/

ILLINOIS REVIEW
— Trump Pivots From Chicago, Redirects National Guard to Memphis, Citing Local Political Support
https://www.illinoisreview.com/illinoisreview/2025/09/trump-pivots-from-chicago-redirects-national-guard-to-memphis-citing-local-political-support.html

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Illegal immigrant shot dead after striking officer with vehicle in Chicago
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/crime/3805866/illegal-immigrant-shot-dead-chicago/

DAILY SIGNAL
— A Society Paralyzed by the Presence of Evil
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/09/12/a-society-paralyzed-by-the-presence-of-evil/

LAW ENFORCEMENT TODAY
— Illinois Congresswoman Mary Miller Moves to Protect Roads From Sanctuary State Negligence
https://lawenforcementtoday.com/illinois-house-republican-sanctuary-states-gambling-with-american-lives
— White House Singles Out Jackson, Mississippi as a Safe Haven for Criminals
https://lawenforcementtoday.com/white-house-mississippi-sanctuary-cities-karoline-leavitt

September 12, 2025 Evening Edition

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Suspect arrested, identified in shooting of Charlie Kirk
https://abc7chicago.com/post/charlie-kirk-shooting-manhunt-killer-continues-search-shooter-enters-3rd-day/17800084/
— What to know about Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk shooting suspect: How he was caught
https://abc7chicago.com/post/charlie-kirk-shooting-tyler-robinson-named-suspect-crime-how-he-was-caught/17801405/
— Protesters gather outside Broadview ICE facility amid Midway Blitz crackdown
https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-operation-midway-blitz-protesters-gather-outside-broadview-facility-amid-trumps-chicago-immigration-crackdown/17799687/

NBC5
— ‘Hey, fascist. Catch!’: Messages written on bullet casings in Charlie Kirk shooting
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/hey-fascist-catch-messages-written-on-bullet-casings-in-charlie-kirk-shooting/3823256/
— Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting in custody after family turned him in. The shooting suspect engraved writings on bullets he used. Three unfired casings also had inscriptions, Gov. Spencer Cox said. One read, “Hey fascist! Catch!”
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/trump-administration-charlie-kirk-fbi-israel-gaza-september-12-2025/3823122/

CBS2
— Protesters , ICE agents clash outside Broadview, Illinois processing facility during 12-hour demonstration
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/ice-protest-broadview-illinois/
— Suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk killing, Tyler Robinson, confessed to his father
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/charlie-kirk-shooting-arrest-tyler-robinson/

WGN9
— Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing had become ‘more political’
https://wgntv.com/news/suspect-in-charlie-kirk-killing-had-become-more-political-authorities/

FOX32
— Messages found on suspect Tyler Robinson’s bullet casings: What they said
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/messages-found-tyler-robinsons-bullet-casings-what-said
— Protesters stage 12-hour demonstration at suburban Chicago ICE facility
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/broadview-ice-protest-chicago-2Protesters stage 12-hour demonstration at suburban Chicago ICE facility

WTTW
— Conservative Ted Dabrowski Officially Launches Bid to Become Next Illinois Governor
https://news.wttw.com/2025/09/12/conservative-ted-dabrowski-officially-launches-bid-become-next-illinois-governor
— Bruce DuMont, Who Helped Launch ‘Chicago Tonight’ During Decadeslong Broadcasting Career, Dies at 81
https://news.wttw.com/2025/09/11/bruce-dumont-who-helped-launch-chicago-tonight-during-decadeslong-broadcasting-career

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination expressed opposition to conservative activist’s views
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/12/finding-charlie-kirk-shooter/
— Waukegan parade still on despite ICE agents in the area: ‘We’re not stopping’
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/12/waukegan-viva-la-independencia-parade/
— Charlie Kirk’s legacy should be a new American commitment to free speech and debate
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/11/editorial-charlie-kirk-assassination-murder-utah-polarization/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly protect criminals and illegals
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/ice-dhs-chicago-arrests-blitz-trump-explainers
— Right-wing influencer films Pritzker’s home, stokes concern by asking followers to ‘take action’ after Kirk death. Sources close to the governor told the Sun-Times that Ben Bergquam’s video has prompted additional concerns over Pritzker’s safety. The Illinois State Police Executive Protection Unit currently provides 24-hour security for the governor, his family and the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/illinois-governor/2025/09/12/right-wing-activist-ben-bergquam-jb-pritzker-home-chicago-charlie-kirk-assassination

DAILY HERALD
— Deputies injured in fight at DuPage courthouse
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250912/crime/deputies-injured-in-fight-at-dupage-courthouse/

WBEZ
— Immigrant population reaches its highest point in nearly two decades. In 2024, Chicago’s immigrant population climbed to nearly 600,000, its highest level since 2006. What percent are illegals?
https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/09/12/chicago-immigrant-population-growth-trump-immigration-enforcement
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly protect criminals and illegals
https://www.wbez.org/wbez-newsletter/2025/09/12/the-rundown-help-us-track-ice-in-the-chicago-area

WAND TV
— Illinois Freedom Caucus files impeachment resolution against Pritzker over anti-Republican rhetoric amid political violence
https://www.wandtv.com/news/statehouse/illinois-freedom-caucus-files-impeachment-resolution-against-pritzker-over-anti-republican-rhetoric-amid-political-violence/article_9aabd6d3-863d-4ced-b61b-56d2fe0c4773.html

CHRONICLE ILLINOIS
— Addison Township sues former supervisor, three others for ‘misappropriation’ of grant
https://chronicleillinois.com/government/addison-township-sues-former-supervisor-three-others-for-misappropriation-of-grant/

POLITICO ILLINOIS
— After Kirk’s death, safety takes center stage
https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2025/09/12/after-kirk-killing-safety-takes-center-stage-00560018
(FROM THE ARTICLE: STAYING SAFE: The shooting death of Charlie Kirk is prompting Illinois politicians and government leaders from both major parties to ramp up security. Republicans and Democrats are rethinking safety — from campaign events to press conferences. The pivot: Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, a Democrat, moved an outdoor press conference indoors on Thursday out of caution. Some members of the Chicago City Council sent a letter Thursday to Police Superintendent Larry Snelling and Chicago Corporation Counsel Mary Richardson-Lowry urging a review of safety protocols. “Over the last eighteen months, the Council Chamber has seen many rancorous meetings, City Council members needing escorts out of the building and protective services because of the subjects discussed and votes taken. Local ward offices have found themselves vandalized with graffiti, guillotine stickers, and more,” the City Council members wrote. Their full letter is here. They emphasized that the council, which has “long been an open, accessible body” to the residents, “must not leave its members’ safety to chance.” And Republicans are also zeroing in on security. James Mendrick, the DuPage County sheriff who’s running in the GOP primary for governor, contacted his opponents to offer advice on how to handle safety as the race intensifies. Dual duty: “I’m running for office, but I’m also the sheriff and have to make sure that everybody’s safe,” Mendrick told your Playbook host about making the unusual move to help opponents. He’s especially worried about “copycat” incidents. Mendrick’s suggestions to his GOP primary foes included moving campaign events indoors for a while, keeping track of who enters an event and having a “spotter” monitor the crowd. Unlikely unity: Aaron Del Mar, who is Darren Bailey’s lieutenant governor running mate, welcomed the outreach. “I don’t like plugging opponents,” he said. “But it’s a good sign for our Illinois Republican ecosystem, so I’ll take that call.” Suiting up: Del Mar spoke before heading out to purchase a bullet-proof vest.)

CAPITOL FAX
— Bailey releases poll showing him ahead in Republican primary, but lots of undecideds
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/12/bailey-releases-poll-showing-him-ahead-in-republican-primary-but-lots-of-undecideds/
— A quick briefing on Ted Dabrowski’s running mate
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/12/a-quick-briefing-on-ted-dabrowskis-running-mate/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/12/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-381/
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/12/isabel%e2%80%99s-morning-briefing-589/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— DOJ arguing against Illinois’ gun ban ‘monumental’
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_6a77eaac-f998-45a4-b871-1c1e32505b2c.html

ILLINOIS FAMILY ACTION
— Will Pritzker Own Up to His Irresponsible Rhetoric?
https://illinoisfamilyaction.org/2025/09/will-pritzker-own-up-to-his-irresponsible-rhetoric/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Utah authorities recommend aggravated murder charges in Charlie Kirk shooting
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/12/utah-authorities-recommend-aggravated-murder-charges-charlie-kirk/
— Messages on Kirk assassin suspect’s bullets linked to antifa, LGBTQ, ‘furries,’ gaming subcultures. Suspect posted on Discord about retrieving weapon from drop point.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/12/messages-kirk-assassin-suspects-bullets-linked-antifa-lgbtq-furries/
— Here’s what’s known about Charlie Kirk assassin suspect Tyler Robinson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/12/heres-whats-known-charlie-kirk-assassin-suspect-tyler-robinson/
— ‘We got him’: Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination identified as Utah local Tyler Robinson
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/12/suspect-charlie-kirk-assassination-identified-utah-local-tyler/
— Charlie Kirk, a Christian family man and patriot, assassinated for traditional beliefs
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/11/editorial-charlie-kirk-christian-family-man-patriot-assassinated/
— Mourning Charlie Kirk. Say a prayer for his family — and America, too.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/11/mourning-charlie-kirk/
— Leftist activists groom children for weaponization in ‘climate anxiety’ lawsuits. Youngsters experience horror implanted in them by activists, influencers, teachers.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/11/leftist-activists-groom-children-weaponization-climate-anxiety/

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Charlie Kirk murder reveals radical administrators in academia
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3804427/charlie-kirk-murder-reveals-radical-administrators-academia/
— After Charlie Kirk’s murder, we must draw a line
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3804426/after-charlie-kirks-murder-we-must-draw-a-line/

NEW YORK POST
— Tyler Robinson was raised Mormon — and allegedly killed Charlie Kirk moments after he praised the church
https://nypost.com/2025/09/12/us-news/tyler-robinson-was-raised-mormon-and-killed-charlie-kirk-moments-after-he-praised-the-church/
— Tyler Robinson talked to his roommate on Discord about hidden rifle
https://nypost.com/2025/09/12/us-news/charlie-kirk-shot-suspect-tyler-robinson-in-custody-live-updates/
— Over 10K posts tie Charlie Kirk’s murder to Israel as conspiracy theories explode online: ADL report
https://nypost.com/2025/09/12/business/over-10k-posts-tie-charlie-kirks-murder-to-israel-as-conspiracy-theories-explode-online-adl-report/

BREITBART
— AOC Pushes Gun Control After Charlie Kirk Assassinated with Bolt Action Rifle
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2025/09/11/aoc-pushes-gun-control-after-charlie-kirk-assassinated-with-bolt-action-rifle/
— JB Pritzker Says Trump Making U.S. Nazi Germany on Same Day Charlie Kirk, Falsely Labeled ‘Fascist,’ Gets Assassinated
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/09/12/jb-pritzker-says-trump-making-u-s-nazi-germany-on-same-day-charlie-kirk-falsely-labeled-fascist-gets-assassinated/

CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION STUDIES
— Hypocrisy over ‘Replacement’ Rhetoric in the Immigration Debate
https://cis.org/Smith/Hypocrisy-over-Replacement-Rhetoric-Immigration-Debate

DAILY CALLER
— ‘Have To Step Up’: RNC Chairman Reflects On Kirk’s Impact On Grassroots Mobilization
https://dailycaller.com/2025/09/12/republican-national-committee-chairman-joe-gruters-charlie-kirk-grassroots-movement/

FOX NEWS
— Chicago-area mayor, congressional candidate brags about lengths he’s gone to flummox ICE. Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss boasted of warning residents about ICE and cutting traffic camera feeds.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chicago-area-mayor-congressional-candidate-brags-about-lengths-hes-gone-flummox-ice

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

REUTERS
— Who is Tyler Robinson, the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder?
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/who-is-tyler-robinson-suspect-charlie-kirks-murder-2025-09-12/

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Robinson Discussed Dislike for Kirk Days Before Shooting
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/charlie-kirk-shot/card/robinson-discussed-dislike-for-kirk-days-before-shooting-vuJ9RCy2eMrlpSMWa9xn

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
— Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Tyler Robinson: What We Know
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/charlie-kirk-shooting-suspect-tyler-robinson-what-we-know.html

TIMES OF INDIA
— Is Charlie Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson a Republican?
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/is-charlie-kirk-shooter-tyler-robinson-a-republican-heres-what-we-know/articleshow/123856649.cms

TIMES
— Who is Tyler Robinson, suspected Charlie Kirk shooter?
https://www.thetimes.com/us/news-today/article/tyler-robinson-charlie-kirk-shooter-assassin-who-is-2lx7mh7x7

September 12, 2025

FOX NEWS
— LIVE: President Trump on Fox & Friends: We have Kirk suspect in custody
https://www.foxnews.com/video/5614615980001

FBI
— The FBI is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/saltlakecity/news/reward-of-up-to-100000-for-information-leading-to-the-identification-arrest-of-individuals-in-murder-of-charlie-kirk

ABC NEWS
— JD Vance escorts Charlie Kirk’s casket home to Arizona
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN4guDpJQGI
— What we know about Charlie Kirk’s shooter as the manhunt continues
https://abcnews.go.com/US/charlie-kirks-shooter-manhunt-continues/story?id=125474359

NBC NEWS
— JD Vance arrives in Arizona with Charlie Kirk’s casket
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/vp-jd-vance-arrives-in-arizona-with-charlie-kirk-s-casket-247431237587
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Kirk’s assassination against Trump
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/charlie-kirk-assassination-tests-trumps-ability-help-nation-heal-rcna230563

CNN
— Vance escorts Charlie Kirk’s casket aboard Air Force Two
https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/11/us/video/jd-vance-charlie-kirk-casket-air-force-two-digvid

ASSOCIATED PRESS
— Charlie Kirk’s casket arrives in Arizona aboard Air Force Two
https://www.1news.co.nz/2025/09/12/charlie-kirks-casket-arrives-in-arizona-aboard-air-force-two/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Charlie Kirk’s casket arrived in his home state of Arizona aboard Air Force Two on Thursday as Vice President JD Vance honored the conservative activist with a final flight. Vance’s wife, Usha, stepped off the plane with Kirk’s widow, Erika. Both women wore black and sunglasses. The vice president was a few steps behind in a dark suit. Air Force Two arrived in Phoenix after a short flight from Salt Lake City, about 64km from Orem, Utah, where Kirk was assassinated while speaking at Utah Valley University. Vance helped carry Kirk’s casket with a group of uniformed service members as it was loaded onto the plane. On Wednesday night, Vance wrote on social media that his relationship with Vance began several years ago after he appeared on Tucker Carlson’s show on Fox News. Kirk reached out to compliment him, “and that moment of kindness began a friendship” Last year, Kirk advocated for Vance to be Donald Trump’s choice for vice president and frequently checked in on his family. Vance described him as “a true friend”. Kirk was co-founder and CEO of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, based in Phoenix.)
— The Utah Valley University campus is closed until next week, following the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Authorities appealed to the public for help, as the suspect remained at large on Thursday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWOzdLVKils

NEWSWEEK
— Charlie Kirk’s Wife Erika Holds Up Rosary As Body Arrives in Arizona
https://www.newsweek.com/charlie-kirk-wife-erika-holds-rosary-body-arrives-arizona-utah-shooting-jd-vance-2128740
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Charlie Kirk’s wife held up a rosary to supporters after she arrived in Arizona following the shooting of her husband in Utah. Erika Kirk was seen departing Air Force Two in Phoenix on Thursday, accompanied by Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha. Kirk’s casket was transported on the government plane from Utah to Arizona, where his funeral will be held. Kirk, 31, was fatally shot in the neck on Wednesday in front of thousands of people during an event outside the Utah Valley University campus in Orem. He collapsed and was later pronounced dead in hospital. The FBI has released footage of a suspect fleeing from a rooftop following the shooting, before jumping to the ground and escaping on foot. Authorities previously released two images of a suspect wearing dark clothing, sunglasses and a baseball cap. The person of interest’s identity has not been released.)

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— FRONT PAGE TOP OF FOLD: Trump’s Team Tightens Security After Kirk Shooting. President and aides were reeling Thursday as shock reverberated through the White House.
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/angry-and-in-mourning-trumps-team-tightens-security-after-kirk-shooting-2dab1edd
— Authorities Ask Public for Clues in Hunt for Charlie Kirk’s Killer. The FBI released a new video of the suspected shooter’s escape and offered a reward of up to $100,000 for information while the manhunt entered a third day.
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/charlie-kirk-shot
— The Campus Vigils for Charlie Kirk. If a vigil for Kirk was held in your county, township, and/or municipality, how many would attend?
https://www.wsj.com/opinion/charlie-kirk-vigils-college-campus-students-12bf52d3
— Democrat and RINO leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/why-hyundai-raid-wont-crush-the-korean-carmaker-0a4a0e4a

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Vigil for Kirk held in Mount Greenwood. If a vigil for Kirk was held in your county, township, and/or municipality, how many would attend?
https://abc7chicago.com/post/charlie-kirk-death-turning-point-usa-founder-wheeling-hs-grad-built-conservative-brand-chicago-area-native-maga-movement/17795489/

CBS2
— Vigils for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk held in Chicago and suburbs.  If a vigil for Kirk was held in your county, township, and/or municipality, how many would attend?
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/charlie-kirk-vigil-mount-greenwood-lemont/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Vallas: The Federal Reserve’s century-long power grab
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/12/opinion-federal-reserve-power-grab/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly demonize, denigrate, and condemn Trump
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/12/column-donald-trump-jb-pritzker-greising/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Rep. Miller blames political violence on ‘corrupt’ media, ‘radical left’ as Illinois GOP honors Charlie Kirk. In a resolution introduced Thursday, the three GOP members of the Illinois delegation wrote that Kirk’s death “must be a Turning Point for the Nation and be proof that Charlie Kirk did not die in vain.”
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/09/11/mary-miller-mike-bost-darin-lahood-charlie-kirk-assassination-illinois-gop-react
— Chicago-area college students call for end to political violence after Charlie Kirk’s killing. The authors of this article viciously demonize, denigrate, and condemn Kirk. For alleged balance, they quote Wheaton College students Susanna Brink and Zach Johnson and Illinois State University student Ross Vancil.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/09/11/chicago-area-college-students-call-for-end-to-political-violence-after-charlie-kirks-killing
— The Democrat Party platform ever-increasingly increases poverty and crime
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/09/11/volunteers-pack-more-than-500-000-meals-for-food-pantries-in-chicago-meal-pack-for-9-11
— Texts reveal dialogue between Mayor Johnson, controversial frontrunner in NYC’s mayoral race. A campaign spokesman for Johnson says he and Zohran Mamdani connected so Johnson could congratulate him on his primary win. But questions remain about whether an endorsement might be in the works — or whether it’d even be desired given Johnson’s lack of popularity.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2025/09/11/texts-mayor-brandon-johnson-new-york-mayoral-candidate-zohran-mamdani

WBEZ
— Chicago-area college students call for end to political violence after Charlie Kirk’s killing. A day after activist and Illinois native Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at a Utah campus event, conservative students say they want a climate where people can talk through their differences. The authors of this article viciously demonize, denigrate, and condemn Kirk. For alleged balance, they quote Wheaton College students Susanna Brink and Zach Johnson and Illinois State University student Ross Vancil.
https://www.wbez.org/education/2025/09/11/chicago-area-college-students-call-for-end-to-political-violence-after-charlie-kirks-killing

JOURNAL COURIER
— Trump announces he’ll posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk
https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/alert-trump-announces-he-ll-posthumously-award-21042665.php

25 NEWS NOW
— Republicans hold vigil in Normal for Charlie Kirk. If a vigil for Kirk was held in your county, township, and/or municipality, how many would attend?
https://www.25newsnow.com/2025/09/12/republicans-hold-vigil-normal-charlie-kirk/

FOX ILLINOIS
— Trump vows to hunt down ‘radical-left’ after Charlie Kirk’s shocking assassination
https://foxillinois.com/news/nation-world/trump-vows-to-hunt-down-radical-left-after-charlie-kirks-shocking-assassination

ADVANTAGE NEWS
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly protect criminals and illegals
https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/pritzker-won-t-call-trump-for-help-with-public-safety-amid-ice-operation/article_e0f72892-cdea-450f-8794-9c4d04064cea.html

CAPITOL FAX
— Morning briefing
https://capitolfax.com/

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FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON EXAMINER
— Charlie Kirk assassination puts conservative youth movement at a turning point
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3804469/charlie-kirk-assassination-conservative-youth-movement-turning-point/

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON
— Democrats Respond to Republican Charlie Kirk’s Murder By Denouncing Republicans
https://freebeacon.com/democrats/watch-democrats-respond-to-republican-charlie-kirks-murder-by-denouncing-republicans/

NEW YORK POST
— Gun recovered in Charlie Kirk assassination revealed — and ammo bore pro-trans, anti-fascist messages
https://nypost.com/2025/09/11/us-news/gun-charlie-kirk-shot-with-revealed/
— Secret Service employee who called Charlie Kirk racist, blamed karma for assassination put on leave
https://nypost.com/2025/09/11/us-news/secret-service-employee-who-called-charlie-kirk-racist-blamed-karma-for-assassination-put-on-leave/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Conservatives in Blue States: Realistically, What Can They Get Done? I am one of the few remaining conservative activists remaining in Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois. I have served as the GOPUSA Illinois Editor since 2000. I served as the Republican fundraiser for Wheaton Independence Day parades and fireworks 2005-2021. I served as the TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois chairman 2005-2012. I served as the Milton Township Republican Organization webmaster 2008-2010 and 2000-2004. I served as an Illinois Center Right Coalition Steering Committee member 2003-2007. I arranged for an elephant to walk behind Congressman Peter Roskam in Wheaton’s 2007’s Independence Day parade.  Democrat and RINO leaders have had tremendous success using their operatives and their dupes a) to drive conservatives out of Wheaton, Milton Township, DuPage County, and Illinois and b) to take adverse actions against me. I should write about RINO leaders..
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/09/10/conservatives-blue-states-what-can-they-get-done/
(FROM THE ARTICLE: Illinois  Despite Republicans lacking control of the levers of power in Illinois, the Illinois Freedom Caucus is a fierce group. State Rep. Chris Miller, the husband of the U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Ill., whose Southern Illinois district overlaps with his, is the chairman of the caucus and has few kind words for Democrat Gov. JB Pritzker. “He’s got the worst case of Trump Derangement Syndrome I think that I’ve ever seen exhibited, and the only thing is going to fix this thing is for him to have an ICR,” Chris Miller told The Daily Signal. “I don’t know if you know what that is or not, but it’s an inter-cranial rectal removal. In other words, what we would say down on the farm is, he needs to get his head out of his a– and start governing and doing what’s right for the people of Illinois.” As in Maryland, Illinois Freedom Caucus members are keenly focused on messaging what they view as failures of the Democrat-dominated state government. Illinois Republican state Rep. Blaine Wilhour told The Daily Signal that spreading the word about Democrat policies and Republican shortcomings is at the center of his work. “It’s all about accountability. We’re governed terribly, led by Republicans as well that don’t stand up for our values,” said Wilhour, adding: When conservatives don’t push back on terrible policies that inflict harm, both socially and economically, then that window moves all the time. And that’s what happens in states like Illinois. That’s how you get governed so liberally in states that aren’t crazy and liberal like that. It’s because good Republicans, good conservatives don’t push back. He accused members of his own party of not sufficiently standing up to the Democrats, saying, “We got Republicans in Illinois that think it’s all right to vote for tax increases, both on the income side and on the gas tax side. They vote for Big Government, which is increasing property taxes exponentially … . These people need accountability.” Roth praised the work of these blue state Freedom Caucus members, saying that some blue state Republicans “know that they have no power, so they are willing to take the crumbs that the Democrats give them. So, if Maryland or Illinois passed a huge, irresponsible budget, they won’t make a lot of noise about it.” Freedom Caucus members, Roth said, “will not only vote no, but they’ll tell everybody that they’re doing it to the point where those non-Freedom Caucus members are getting calls from their voters … . So, not only are we fighting the Democrats, but we’re exposing weak-kneed Republicans.”)

FOX BUSINESS
— Charlie Kirk ‘opened the eyes’ of a lot of young people
https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6379189325112

FOX NEWS
— LIVE: President Trump on Fox & Friends
https://www.foxnews.com/video/5614615980001
— Students supporting Charlie Kirk say they ‘are not afraid’ after assassination, vow to defend free speech. Utah students say Kirk’s emphasis on free speech, family values inspired them.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/students-supporting-charlie-kirk-say-they-are-not-afraid-after-assassination-vow-defend-free-speech
— Charlie Kirk would have been president one day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPSQDMWcuJc
— Charlie Kirk lived what he preached
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQTN3Rl_PbI
–What Kirk put ‘front and center’ in his life
https://www.foxnews.com/video/6379189198112

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC NEWS
— Investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination uncovers new clues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XflcfCckBfo

REUTERS
— What we know about weapon used by suspect in Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/what-we-know-about-weapon-used-by-suspect-charlie-kirks-fatal-shooting-2025-09-12/
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters ever-increasing use Kirk’s assassination to promote more hatred against Trump
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/right-wing-anger-surges-kirks-killing-fuels-calls-vengeance-2025-09-12/

NEW YORK TIMES
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters do what they can to discredit Kirk.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/us/charlie-kirk-men.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/10/us/politics/charlie-kirk-dead.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/us/charlie-kirk-martyr-conservative-christians.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/us/charlie-kirk-question-utah-kozak.html
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Kirk’s assassination against Trump
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/us/politics/fbi-patel-kirk-shooting.html
— Democrat leaders have declared a Second Civil War against Republicans
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/12/technology/charlie-kirk-shooting-civil-war.html
— Charlie Kirk’s Widow, Erika, Promoted Conservative Values at His Side. Mr. Kirk often pointed to his marriage as an example of a loving, conservative partnership. The pair married in 2021 and had two children.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/us/charlie-kirk-wife-erika-children-family.html

WASHINGTON POST
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly use Kirk’s assassination against Trump
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/09/11/trump-kirk-consequences-gop-conservative/

USA TODAY
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters do what they can to discredit Kirk
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk-shooting-wheeling-cookies-career-activism/86092837007/
— How soon will Democrat and RINO leaders try to outlaw bolt-action rifles?
https://www.galesburg.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/11/what-is-a-bolt-action-rifle-what-gun-was-used-to-shoot-charlie-kirk/86096433007/
— Ousted FBI leaders file lawsuit against Director Kash Patel, Trump administration. The Democrats who ran GAO 1980-1997 gave all the managers who they sent to run their Chicago office lists of employees to oust. Of course, I was on all those lists. The more of the following that employees were, the higher that they were on those lists: conservative, Republican, White, male, older, non-veteran, Protestant, German American, and/or had ancestors who had been in America for a long time.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/09/10/fbi-director-kash-patel-lawsuit-trump-firings/86079479007/

ATLANA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
— Charlie Kirk’s assassination is a watershed for Gen Z
https://www.ajc.com/politics/2025/09/charlie-kirks-assassination-is-a-watershed-for-gen-z/

COEUR d’ALENE / POST FALLS PRESS
— About 1,000 people attend candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk at McEuen Park. If a candlelight vigil for Kirk was held in your county, township, and/or municipality, how many would attend?
https://cdapress.com/news/2025/sep/12/about-1000-people-attend-candlelight-vigil-for-charlie-kirk-at-mceuen-park/

LUFKIN DAILY NEWS
— Charlie Kirk remembered at vigil in Orem, Utah. If a vigil for Kirk was held in your county, township, and/or municipality, how many would attend?
https://lufkindailynews.com/ap_video/conservative-commentator-charlie-kirk-remembered-at-vigil-in-orem-utah/video_3ed6433d-1991-552a-a22e-b634c86aa06e.html

DAILY BEAST & FORWARD
— Anticipate/expect that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will ever-increasingly use Kirk’s assassination to promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/jimmy-kimmel-tears-into-donald-trumps-charlie-kirk-response/
https://forward.com/news/768604/charlie-kirk-nazi-rhetoric-trump/

PBS & NEW YORKER
— Anticipate/expect that hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters will ever-increasingly use Kirk’s assassination to promote more hatred against Trump.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/how-charlie-kirk-helped-shape-a-conservative-force-for-a-new-generation
https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/maga-reacts-to-the-assassination-of-charlie-kirk

ECONOMIC TIMES
— Charlie Kirk killer engraved chilling messages in the bullet
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/charlie-kirk-killer-engraved-chilling-messages-in-the-bullet-heres-what-we-know/articleshow/123846269.cms

TIMES OF INDIA
— ‘Sniper’s nest’: New pictures show Charlie Kirk’s shooter’s POV; key traces found
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/snipers-nest-new-pictures-show-charlie-kirks-shooters-pov-key-traces-found/articleshow/123846796.cms
— Viral post on Charlie Kirk’s death claims Tesla employee called him Hitler; Elon Musk responds
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/social/viral-post-on-charlie-kirks-death-claims-tesla-employee-called-him-hitler-elon-musk-responds/articleshow/123844413.cms

OTHER

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September 11, 2025 Evening Edition

I know/knew many people who knew Kirk.

The more that you rely on the Democrat mainstream news media, the more that you will become anti-conservative, anti-Republican, anti-American, anti-White, anti-male, anti-older people, anti-heterosexual, anti-traditional marriage and family, anti-those who have more money than you, anti-Protestant, anti-German American, and/or anti-those whose ancestors have been in America longer than your ancestors.

Ever-increasingly, the Democrat mainstream news media hints/implies/argues/shouts that Trump caused Kirk’s assassination.

ILLINOIS GOP
— ILGOP Responds to Pritzker’s Vile Comments on Charlie Kirk. On Wednesday, immediately following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Governor Pritzker doubled down on the violent political rhetoric the left is known for, and blamed President Trump for the despicable, violent act that occurred in Utah. Speaking to reporters, Pritzker said that, “there are people who are fomenting it in this country. I think the president’s rhetoric often foments it.” ILGOP Chair Kathy Salvi released the following statement: “JB Pritzker is a despicable human being for using this tragedy to take political shots and launch his campaign for president. Not only are these comments dangerous and unacceptable, but Pritzker seemingly ignores the fact that left-wing shooters attempted to assassinate President Trump during the 2024 campaign. Political violence has no place in this country and the ILGOP continues to pray for Charlie Kirk’s family.” Don’t Forget: in April, Pritzker stoked a New Hampshire crowd in calling for political violence.
https://illinois.gop/ilgop-responds-to-pritzkers-vile-comments-on-charlie-kirk/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Charlie Kirk shooting: Images of person of interest released, $100K reward announced amid manhunt. Cartridges with “transgender and anti-fascist” writing on them were found.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/charlie-kirk-shooting-fbi-appeals-tips-manhunt-continues/17791749/

NBC5
— Trump orders US, Illinois flags at half-staff through Sunday in honor of Charlie Kirk
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/trump-orders-us-illinois-flags-at-half-staff-through-sunday-in-honor-of-charlie-kirk/3822848/
— Images of person of interest in Charlie Kirk shooting released by FBI. Even as law enforcement officials revealed new details about an attack they called targeted, much remained unclear nearly 24 hours later, including the sniper’s identity, motive and whereabouts.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/images-of-person-of-interest-in-charlie-kirk-shooting-released-by-fbi/3822851/

CBS2
— Charlie Kirk’s political activism and Turning Point USA organization were born in Chicago suburbs.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/charlie-kirk-turning-point-usa-chicago-suburbs/
— Fellow Republicans, friends remember Charlie Kirk, shot and killed while speaking at university event in Utah.
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/reactions-to-death-of-charlie-kirk/

FOX32
— Charlie Kirk’s casket to be flown on Air Force Two from Utah to Arizona
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/charlie-kirks-casket-be-flown-air-force-two-from-utah-arizona

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Friends recall Charlie Kirk, who started Turning Point USA in Chicago suburbs, as man who ‘inspired millions.’ Turning Point USA has a network of more than 800 campus chapters nationwide, including more than a dozen at Illinois colleges and universities.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk-death-illinois-friends/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrat leaders ever-increasing protect and promote their illegals.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/la-voz/2025/09/11/mexican-independence-day-weekend-caravans-protest

DAILY HERALD
— ‘One of a kind’: Young suburbanites remember Kirk as mentor, friend
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250911/nation-and-world-politics/one-of-a-kind-young-suburbanites-remember-kirk-as-mentor-friend/

CRAIN’S CHICAGO BUSINESS
— Pritzker floats executive action to regulate intoxicating hemp. Pot pushers want hemp to be regulated because hemp sales cut into pot sales.
https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/jb-pritzker-renews-delta-8-hemp-regulation-fight

WGN RADIO
— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters promote Joe Walsh
https://wgnradio.com/john-williams/former-gop-congressman-joe-walsh-the-country-is-jarred-by-the-death-of-charlie-kirk/

CAPITOL FAX
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/11/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-380/
— Charlie Kirk
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/11/charlie-kirk/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— Group urges Trump to help save Chicago ‘before it’s too late’
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f73e4022-38a6-447c-af4d-778efdd64132.html
— IL Secretary of State candidate talks issues, Giannoulias yet to announce
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_8bb6ae1c-b581-4bdc-bf9a-5858fd1db7ca.html

ILLINOIS FAMILY INSTITUTE
— Remembering Charlie Kirk.
https://illinoisfamily.org/faith/remembering-charlie-kirk-2025/
— Charlie Kirk’s compassionate legacy.
https://mailchi.mp/illinoispolicy/the_good_fight_072625-4863247?e=121ae0abc5

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Conservative activist Charlie Kirk mourned as a ‘martyr for truth’ after assassination.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/11/conservative-activist-charlie-kirk-mourned-martyr-truth-assassination/

NEW YORK POST
— Affirmative action is done, but some schools may be using it to solve the crisis of boys and college. As fewer and fewer and fewer men earn college degrees, America will crash and burn.
https://nypost.com/2025/09/11/us-news/schools-may-be-using-affirmative-action-to-solve-the-boy-crisis/

AMAC
— Twin Monster – Illegal Immigration and Drug Trafficking. What percent of illegals are involved with selling illegal drugs?
https://amac.us/newsline/politics/twin-monster-illegal-immigration-and-drug-trafficking/

BREITBART
— On 9/11 Anniversary, Marsha Blackburn Introduces Bill to Ban Issuance of Driver’s Licenses to Illegals
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/09/11/exclusive-marsha-blackburn-9-11-anniversary-introduces-bill-ban-issuance-drivers-licenses-illegal-aliens/amp/

DAILY CALLER
— House Approves Stiffer Penalties For Illegals Who Re-Enter US, Commit Felonies. To come into a country illegally and/or to stay in a country illegally is to demonstrate gross disrespect for the rule of law and for that country.
https://dailycaller.com/2025/09/11/house-passes-more-jail-time-for-illegals/

DAILY SIGNAL
— Government Spending Does Not Drive Economic Growth
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/09/11/government-spending-does-not-drive-economic-growth/amp/

FOX NEWS
— ‘Captured the youth’: How Charlie Kirk helped fuel Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Turning Point USA co-founder turned youth organization into 2024 voter turnout machine for Trump.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/how-charlie-kirk-helped-fuel-donald-trumps-return-white-house
— Pritzker condemns political violence after Kirk’s death, says Trump’s rhetoric ‘often foments it’. Pritzker ever-increasingly promotes more hatred against Trump and against everyone who voted for Trump.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/jb-pritzker-condemns-political-violence-after-charlie-kirks-death-says-trumps-rhetoric-often-foments-it
— Homan defends Chicago ICE raids as Pritzker claims targets are not criminals. Homan says sanctuary policies force arrests in public rather than secure jail facilities. Democrat leaders ever-increasingly protect criminals and illegals.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/tom-homan-defends-chicago-ice-raids-illinois-gov-pritzker-claims-targets-not-criminals

MARY MILLER
— Miller, Bost, LaHood Introduce Congressional Resolution Honoring Illinois Native and American Martyr, Charlie Kirk.
https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases

NEW AMERICAN
— Leftists Finger Kirk and Trump as Real Culprits in TPUSA Founder’s Murder; SPLC Added TPUSA to Hate Map in May. My critics/opponents have always hinted/implied/argued/shouted that Illinois Center Right Coalition (ICRC) and TAPROOT Republicans of Illinois were hate groups. I served on ICRC’s teering Committee 2003-2007 and as TAPROOT’s chairman 2005-2012.
https://thenewamerican.com/us/crime/leftists-finger-kirk-and-trump-as-real-culprits-in-tpusa-founders-murder-splc-added-group-to-hate-map-in-may/

TURNING POINT USA
— Charlie Kirk: A Life of Faith, A Legacy that Endures.
https://tpusa.com/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

THE HILL
— Trump calls Kirk’s widow ‘absolutely devastated’; Vance arrives in Utah.
https://thehill.com/
— GOP rep tells reporters at Capitol: ‘You are responsible’ for Kirk’s assassination.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5499278-republican-blames-media-kirk/
— State Department warns immigrants against praising Kirk’s death.
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5498992-foreigners-warned-charlie-kirk/

NEW YORK TIMES
— They Couldn’t Afford Homes in the Big City. So They Left. I could afford to buy a new town home in University Park ( https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/774-Sunset-Ct-5-University-Park-IL-60484/5451474_zpid/ ) when I was 24 in 1972. But if that same townhome has been in a more expensive town, for example, in Flossmoor, I could not have afforded it. According to Zillow, it is currently worth $88,000.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/31/realestate/first-time-home-buyers-cities-affordability.html
— South Koreans Fly Home After Hyundai Raid. What percent of things made in America are made by citizens of foreign countries in America. Employers want cheap labor.
https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/south-koreans-are-freed-in-georgia-after-hyundai-immigration-raid-6da45736

WALL STREET JOURNAL
— Trump Says ‘Big Progress’ in Finding Charlie Kirk’s Killer.
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/charlie-kirk-shot
— Senators Call for Hearings About JPMorgan’s Ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Democrats want CEO Jamie Dimon to testify about keeping Epstein as a client until 2013. What does Dimon think of you and of those who share your demographics?
https://www.wsj.com/finance/senators-call-for-hearings-about-jpmorgans-ties-to-jeffrey-epstein-988fe58c

PROPLE
— Charlie Kirk’s Parents: What to Know About the Late Conservative Activist’s Mom and Dad. Charlie Kirk was raised by his parents in a politically moderate household.
https://people.com/all-about-charlie-kirk-parents-11807941

September 10, 2025 Evening Edition

WHITE HOUSE

— HONORING THE MEMORY OF CHARLIE KIRK PROCLAMATION As a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, September 14, 2025. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations. – DONALD J. TRUMP

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/honoring-the-memory-of-charlie-kirk

ILLINOIS GOP

— Statement From ILGOP On Charlie Kirk: Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk today, ILGOP Chair Kathy Salvi released the following statement: “Our hearts are broken over the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. Charlie’s work for Republicans in Illinois and across the country was invaluable. Charlie gave an important and unique voice to young people across the country and engaged in thoughtful, open, and honest dialogue that our country desperately needs. “Political violence has no place in this country and we continue to pray for Charlie’s family.”

DUPAGE GOP

— Statement on Charlie Kirk Assassination: We are horrified by Charlie Kirk’s murder. Kirk has been a remarkable talent and role model for millions of young people across America. The enormous impact Charlie Kirk has made on our country cannot be understated. His tremendous impact will be lasting. The hate and intolerance that led to Charlie’s shooting needs to end. It’s incredible that we’ve reached a point in America that you have to consider one’s personal safety before entering into politics. Intimidation, bullying, and threats – whether overt or veiled – need to end. You do not truly have a free society if people are left afraid to openly express themselves. We cannot thank Charlie enough for his great work and devotion to our country. He was a true patriot. God bless Charlie Kirk and his family during this terrible time.

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7

— Charlie Kirk dies after shot while visiting Utah university. A suspect is currently at large.

https://abc7chicago.com/post/charlie-kirk-shot-during-event-utah-university-jd-vance-says-say-prayer/17787449

— Trump, Vance and other lawmakers react to shooting of Charlie Kirk

https://abc7chicago.com/post/trump-vance-other-lawmakers-react-shooting-charlie-kirk/17787583

— Charlie Kirk’s influence, reach helped propel Donald Trump into office

https://abc7chicago.com/post/charlie-kirks-influence-reach-helped-propel-donald-trump-office/17788146

NBC5

— Who was Charlie Kirk? Activist’s political roots started in suburban Chicago. Kirk, 31, was born in the northwest suburb of Arlington Heights and grew up in nearby Prospect Heights.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/who-was-charlie-kirk-activists-political-roots-started-in-suburban-chicago/3822385

WGN9

— Illinois leaders respond to shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/illinois-leaders-respond-to-shooting-death-of-conservative-activist-charlie-kirk

— Who was Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist fatally shot at Utah Valley University?

https://wgntv.com/news/who-was-charlie-kirk-the-conservative-activist-fatally-shot-at-utah-valley-university

— Shouting breaks out in House after silent prayer for Charlie Kirk

https://wgntv.com/news/shouting-breaks-out-in-house-after-silent-prayer-for-charlie-kirk

(FROM THE ARTICLE: Shouting broke out on the House floor after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) held a moment of prayer for conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot on Wednesday afternoon. After the moment of silence, Johnson recognized Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). “I believe that silent prayers get silent results,” Boebert said. “Is there someone who could lead us in a moment of prayer out loud for Charlie and his family —” Groans and a shout of “no” broke out as Boebert continued, “and the victims in Colorado,” in an apparent reference to a Wednesday shooting at a high school in Colorado.)

FOX32

— Video shows moment Charlie Kirk shot during university event

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/video-shows-moment-charlie-kirk-shot-during-university-event

— Charlie Kirk shooting: Conservative activist had ties to Chicago’s suburbs. Charlie Kirk, the conservative political activist who was shot and killed in Utah, was a native of Chicago’s northwest suburbs.

https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1705552

CHICAGO TRIBUNE

— Conservative activist Charlie Kirk of suburban Chicago fatally shot in act of ‘political assassination’ at Utah college

— Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk was a key figure in building support for Republicans among young people

— ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ blasted release of jail inmates, but holding them in Illinois takes a court order. Democrat leaders ever-increasingly protect criminals and illegals.

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES

— Charlie Kirk, conservative activist, suburban native and Trump ally, dead after being shot at event in Utah. Kirk was a close ally of President Donald Trump and the founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative nonprofit organization that focuses on high schools and colleges. He spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last year.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/09/10/charlie-kirk-shooting-utah-trump-turning-point

— Who was Charlie Kirk? Kirk, a Wheeling High School graduate, rose from leading a youth-oriented conservative group to becoming a major far-right figure close to President Trump.

https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/09/10/who-is-charlie-kirk-arlington-heights-wheeling

DAILY HERALD

— ‘We represent the entire state:’ Del Mar joins Bailey on GOP governor’s ticket

WGN RADIO

— Who was Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist fatally shot at Utah Valley University?

https://wgnradio.com/news/who-was-charlie-kirk-the-conservative-activist-fatally-shot-at-utah-valley-university

SPRINGFIELD STATE JOURNAL REGISTER

— Charlie Kirk killed in shooting at Utah campus event

https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/nation/2025/09/10/charlie-kirk-shot-at-utah-valley-university/86080079007

ALTON TELEGRAPH

— Trump administration cuts grants for minority-serving colleges, declaring them unconstitutional

https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/politics/article/trump-administration-cuts-grants-for-21041702.php

BLOCK CLUB CHICAGO

— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly protect criminals and illegals

IPM NEWSROOM

— International student enrollment increases at University of Illinois despite Trump policies. How many American students were not admitted because international students were admitted?

CAPITOL FAX

— Afternoon roundup

https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/10/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-379

— Del Mar called Bailey “a horrible politician” last month . . .DeVore running for state central committee; Congresswoman Mary Miller has endorsed him.

https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/10/campaign-stuff-del-mar-called-bailey-a-horrible-politician-last-month-reilly-announces-for-county-board-prez-jyr-devore-running-for-state-central-committee

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

JOHN KASS

— Can Ted Dabrowski Heal Pritzker’s Illinois Wasteland?

ILLINOIS REVIEW

— Trump, the Insurrection Act, and Chicago’s Illusion of Sanctuary

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES

— House Democrats rail at GOP in chamber after request for prayer for Charlie Kirk and family

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/10/house-democrats-rail-gop-chamber-request-prayer-charlie-kirk-family

— Trump orders flags lowered for Charlie Kirk after deadly shooting

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/10/trump-orders-flags-lowered-charlie-kirk-deadly-shooting

— Charlie Kirk, 31, was a conservative icon whose movement will grow stronger, allies say

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/10/charlie-kirk-31-conservative-icon-whose-movement-grow-stronger-allies

WASHINGTON EXAMINER

— Violence against campus conservatives has reaches new heights

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3801892/violence-against-campus-conservatives-reaches-new-heights

— Charlie Kirk was murdered for winning the war of public persuasion

— Yes, violent schizophrenics should be ‘locked up’

WASHINGTON FREE BEACON

— RIP, Charlie Kirk, American Patriot and Friend of Israel. The 31-year-old father of two was murdered at a Utah college on the first stop of a campus tour.

https://freebeacon.substack.com/p/rip-charlie-kirk-american-patriot

NEW YORK POST

— How influential activist and loving dad of 2, Charlie Kirk founded Turning Point USA and helped Trump win election

https://nypost.com/2025/09/10/us-news/charlie-kirk-shot-dead-at-uvu-event

— Who is Erika Frantzve, Charlie Kirk’s wife and former Miss Arizona?

https://nypost.com/us-news/who-is-erika-frantzve

— Charlie Kirk fatally shot at Utah Valley University during his American Comeback Tour

https://nypost.com/2025/09/10/us-news/charlie-kirk-possibly-targeted-in-shooting-at-utah-valley-university-event-during-his-american-comeback-tour

BREITBART

— Legendary Conservative Organizer Charlie Kirk Assassinated

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/09/10/report-charlie-kirk-shot-dead

DAILY SIGNAL

— Speaker Johnson Holds Moment of Silence on House Floor for ‘Dear Friend Charlie Kirk’

FEDERATION FOR AMERICAN IMMIGRATION REFORM

— Chicago Mayor Doubles Down on Sanctuary Status as Immigration Crackdown Nears

https://www.fairus.org/news/state-and-local/chicago-mayor-doubles-down-sanctuary-status-immigration-crackdown

FOX NEWS

— Democrat crime policies crippling cities even in Red states as crackdown intensifies, White House warns. Karoline Leavitt says 19 of 20 high-crime US cities are run by Democrats.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-crime-policies-crippling-cities-even-red-states-crackdown-intensifies-white-house-warns

HOMELAND SECURITY

— Pedophiles, Abusers, Rapists, and Other Violent Thugs Arrested in Operation Midway Blitz

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/09/10/pedophiles-abusers-rapists-and-other-violent-thugs-arrested-operation-midway-blitz

PJ MEDIA

— The Texas A&M LGBTQ Scandal Is Just the Tip of the Iceberg

https://pjmedia.com/ashleymccully/2025/09/10/aggie-honor-code-violated-in-texas-a-and-m-dei-scandal-n4943509

(FROM THE ARTICLE: When the trans folks arrived in Austin earlier this year to protest an incoming legislature that was bent on keeping men out of women’s sports and predators in skirts out of girls’ bathrooms, they held signs that read, “It was never about the bathrooms.” Now, those chickens have come home to roost. Their fight was never about freedom to pee next to the gender of your choice, but to indoctrinate the masses who would then forfeit enough power to make a difference. We see this struggle over and over in capitols across the United States. Sometimes the evidence is obvious, with drag queens reading stories of a misgendered crayon that finds its true identity with the help of a friend. (Grooming, anyone?) Sometimes, though, the devil is in the tangled web of university course catalogue details. This is where I have spent a few hours this week, combing through the files most academic advisors wouldn’t expect anyone to actually read if they’re not a current student. Both President Trump and Gov. Ab

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

C-SPAN

— Utah Gov. Cox on Charlie Kirk: “This is a political assassination.”

YouTube video

CNN

— ‘Person of interest’ in custody following Charlie Kirk’s shooting death, Utah governor says

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/charlie-kirk-shot-utah-09-10-25

NEWSWEEK

— Charlie Kirk Shooting ‘Person of Interest’ in Custody

https://www.newsweek.com/charlie-kirk-republican-shot-utah-valley-live-updates-2127895

ABC NEWS

— Utah Valley University senior describes scene of Charlie Kirk’s shooting. Utah Valley University senior Sarah Tewell says Charlie Kirk was “doing God’s work” before he was shot and killed during a campus event.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/utah-valley-university-senior-describes-scene-charlie-kirks-125460340

— Charlie Kirk’s influence, reach helped propel Donald Trump into office. Trump attended many of Kirk’s Turning Point events aimed at younger voters.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/charlie-kirks-influence-reach-helped-propel-trump-office/story?id=125452473

NBC NEWS

— Charlie Kirk shooting witnesses describe lax security measures at event

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/charlie-kirk-shooting-witnesses-describe-lax-security-measures-event-rcna230464

NEW YORK TIMES

— Hate-filled Trump-hating Trump-haters call the assassinated Charlie Kirk a “Right-Wing Activist.” My critics/opponents call me far worse things than that.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09/10/us/charlie-kirk-shot-utah

WASHINGTON POST

— Newsom says Trump has a ‘relentless, unhinged’ obsession with the state

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2025/09/09/california-governor-gavin-newsom-trump-state-speech/9c10c698-8dab-11f0-8260-0712daa5c125_story.html

LOS ANGELES TIMES

— Democrat leaders blame Whites for the problems that non-Whites have. To get more votes from non-Whites, Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more hatred against Whites.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-10/latinos-are-in-danger-but-they-arent-the-only-ones

WALL STREET JOURNAL

— Conservative political activist and author Charlie Kirk has died, President Trump said. Kirk was shot Wednesday while on stage speaking at an event at Utah Valley University, law enforcement officials said. He was going back and forth with a student about mass shootings involving transgender people when he was shot, according to videos of the attack. The Justice Department is investigating the shooting, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said, calling it a “senseless act of violence.” No suspect is in custody at this time, authorities say.

https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/charlie-kirk-shot

— Former FBI Leaders Accuse Kash Patel of Carrying Out Political Purge.

https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/former-fbi-leaders-accuse-kash-patel-of-carrying-out-political-purge-84f6c361?mod=djemwhatsnews

POLITICO

— Conservative organizer Charlie Kirk killed in Utah campus shooting

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/10/charlie-kirk-tpusa-shot-00555826

TIMES OF INDIA

— Shot fired from a building 200 yards away? No clarity on shooter after Charlie Kirk dies from bullet injury

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/shot-fired-from-a-building-200-yards-away-no-clarity-on-shooter-after-charlie-kirk-dies-from-bullet-injury/articleshow/123816754.cms

September 8, 2025 Evening Edition

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

ABC7
— Chicago federal intervention: Tracking surge in immigration enforcement operations
https://abc7chicago.com/live-updates/chicago-federal-intervention-latest-president-trumps-immigration-enforcement-possible-national-guard-deployment-live-updates/17758521/
https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-rally-today-faith-leaders-daley-plaza-ice-surge-trump-sending-federal-agents-area/17770221/
— ‘Midway Blitz’ honors victim killed by an illegal DUI driver in Illinois
https://abc7chicago.com/post/are-katie-abraham-chloe-polzin-dhs-immigration-operation-midway-blitz-chicago-honors-women-killed-urbana-dui-crash/17772393/

NBC5
— ‘Operation Midway Blitz’: Homeland Security, ICE warn of new operation in Chicago
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/politics/operation-midway-blitz-homeland-security-ice-warn-of-new-operation-in-chicago/3821080/

CBS2
— Chicago mayor says city “received no notice” ahead of Homeland Security’s “Operation Midway Blitz” announcement
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/operation-midway-blitz-chicago-ice-operations-immigration-crackdown/
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/ice-crackdown-chicago-operation-midway-blitz-activists-respond/

FOX32
— Evanston alerts residents to possible ICE activity as Trump admin ramps up enforcement
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/evanston-ice-trump

WGN9
— ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ honors memory of suburban woman killed in crash
https://wgntv.com/news/illinois/operation-midway-blitz-honors-memory-of-suburban-woman-killed-in-crash/

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Trump administration announces immigration surge to begin in Chicago
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/08/president-donald-trumps-administration-announces-immigration-surge-to-begin-in-chicago/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/08/chicago-social-media-campaign-trump/
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/08/great-lakes-naval-ice-protest/
— Obama center construction tab reaches $615M as opening nears
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/08/obama-center-construction-615-million-opening-nears/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— Democrat leaders say what to know about the potential National Guard deployment to Chicago
https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2025/chicago-national-guard-ice-trump-faq
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/09/08/trump-chicago-crime-pritzker-national-guard-ice-truth-social
https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/09/08/how-chicago-doctors-are-encouraging-telehealth-during-the-expected-ice-surge
https://chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump/2025/09/08/operation-midway-blitz-katie-abraham-illinois-dhs-kristi-noem-donald-trump
https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2025/09/08/trumps-anti-immigration-ice-national-guard-latino-owned-businesses-amy-yee
— Justice Department’s civil rights boss takes on Illinois’ assault weapons ban
https://chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump/2025/09/08/justice-department-civil-rights-chief-donald-trump-assault-weapons-ban-illinois-jb-pritzker

DAILY HERALD
— Conforti clarifies comment about immigrants’ rights
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250908/us-congress-politics/republican-candidate-clarifies-comment-about-immigrants-rights/
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more LGBTQ in Naperville
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250908/submitted-content/naper-pride-fest-returns-for-fourth-year-with-live-music-and-food/

WGN RADIO
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly fight deportation of their illegals
https://wgnradio.com/news/national/ap-new-chicago-immigration-campaign-prompts-confusion-as-city-braces-for-federal-intervention/
— Illinois voters have a clear choice for their future
https://wgnradio.com/wgn-plus/thechicagoway/chicago-way-w-john-kass-illinois-voters-have-a-clear-choice-for-their-future/

WBEZ
— Trump launches long-promised Chicago deportation campaign, dubbed ‘Operation Midway Blitz’
https://www.wbez.org/immigration/2025/09/08/trump-chicago-crime-pritzker-national-guard-ice-truth-social
https://www.wbez.org/education/2025/09/08/what-parents-should-know-about-sending-kids-to-school-as-feds-scale-up-immigration-enforcement

STATELINE
— A new, temporary security fence erected around the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on Friday has drawn attention amid reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are deploying soon to the Chicago area.
https://www.mystateline.com/news/ice-rockford-courthouse-security-fence/

CAPITOL FAX
— Illinois Republican State Central Committeeperson Jeanne Ives, who lives in Wheaton: THESE PEOPLE HAVE LOST THEIR MINDS!  First, Wheaton is not a hotspot for illegals to reside. Even though we are the home of World Relief, that organization brings in bona fide refugees who have been vetted. Yes, Wheaton has several progressive Christian organizations that have bought into the “No one is Illegal” mantra, but there is not a lot of low-income housing or jobs available in the city. Second, Wheaton is one of the safest cities in Illinois precisely because our laws are enforced. These ingrates don’t appreciate that they are literally demanding that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement not enforce our national laws. It’s either that, or they think ICE is wrongly enforcing the laws. Which is it, organizers? And what exactly does “Harm to One is Harm to All” mean? Maybe the organizers should ask if the harm – murder of Katie Abraham and her friend Chloe Polzin – by an illegal alien in Champaign means harm to all. Why aren’t they focused on that? Or the harm illegals do by just simply flaunting our laws and expecting us to pick up the tab for everything. This particular rally in Wheaton, though, is just trying to get the Democrats riled up in the suburbs for political gain. They are looking to piggyback on all the attention Chicago is receiving about the threat of heightened ICE enforcement and possibly the National Guard coming to patrol the streets of the City. Ms. Ives is widely rumored to be on the short-list of potential running mates for Republican gubernatorial candidate Ted Dabrowski.
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/08/two-takes-on-wheaton/
— Darren Bailey has decided to announce for governor
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/08/source-darren-bailey-has-decided-to-annouce-for-governor/
— Afternoon roundup
https://capitolfax.com/2025/09/08/isabel%e2%80%99s-afternoon-roundup-377/

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

CENTER SQUARE ILLINOIS
— GOP AG candidate Joe Cervantez: IL’s triplex of Democrat statewide offices ‘fails the people’
https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_54b3bb73-3eb8-4ebd-bc7e-4ce0cab5bc30.html

MCHENRY COUNTY BLOG
— ICE Announces Illinois “Operation Midway Blitz”
https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/2025/09/08/ice-announces-illinois-operation-midway-blirz/

ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE
— Vallas: Chicago needs federal intervention, but not National Guard
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/vallas-chicago-needs-federal-intervention-but-not-national-guard/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Trump’s gunboat diplomacy. Administration obliterates a small boat suspected of carrying drugs on the high seas.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/8/editorial-trumps-gunboat-diplomacy/
— IDs should be a nationwide voting requirement. Trump’s promised executive order will help restore election integrity.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/8/ids-nationwide-voting-requirement/
— Hyundai immigration raid shows perils of foreign investment on U.S. soil. American workers fired in favor of South Korean illegals.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/8/hyundai-immigration-raid-shows-perils-foreign-investment-us-soil/

AMERUICAN THINKER
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly promote more illegal immigration.
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/09/all_americans_are_rightly_disturbed.html
— So much for the myth that illegal aliens only take jobs Americans don’t want
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/09/so_much_for_the_myth_that_illegal_aliens_only_take_jobs_americans_don_t_want.html

BREITBART
— Rep. Mary Miller calls for end of pride month and replace it with Celebration of Family Month
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/09/08/exclusive-rep-mary-miller-calls-for-end-of-pride-mont-replace-with-celebration-of-family/

FEDERALIST
— Deporting Illegal Immigrants Is Not Enough
https://thefederalist.com/2025/09/08/deporting-illegal-immigrants-is-not-enough/

NEWSMAX
— Homan: Zero Tolerance for Protesters Who Commit Violence Against ICE
https://www.newsmax.com/us/tom-homan-ice-protesters/2025/09/08/id/1225525/

TOWNHALL
— Trump Administration Just Launched ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ to Catch Illegal Immigrants in Chicago
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jeff-charles/2025/09/08/trump-administration-launches-operation-midway-blitz-targeting-illegal-immigrants-in-chicago-n2662921

September 7, 2025 Evening Edition

FROM ILLINOIS CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

CHICAGO TRIBUNE
— Chicago deploys salt trucks as safety precaution at protest and Taste of Chicago. Rumors circulating on social media over the weekend suggested the fleet of trucks had been deployed to block off federal immigration activity as the city prepares for a sweeping crackdown.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/07/chicago-salt-trucks-protest-taste/
— After ‘Chipocalypse Now’ post, President Trump says he’s ‘not going to war’ with Chicago but Democrats dubious
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/09/07/trump-war-chicago-chipocalypse-democrats-dubious/

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES
— No, Chicago salt trucks are not being used to interfere with ICE. The salt trucks were positioned in Grant Park for the Taste of Chicago festival and weekend protests. Several social media posts are erroneously claiming Mayor Brandon Johnson deployed the salt trucks along Chicago’s expressways to create a block ICE operations.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago/2025/09/07/chicago-salt-trucks-ice-protest

DAILY HERALD
— Antioch mayor Scott Gartner mulling GOP run for governor
https://www.dailyherald.com/20250907/illinois-state-politics/antioch-mayor-mulling-gop-run-for-governor/

ABC7
— ‘We’re not going to war’ with Chicago, Trump says, after sharing ominous meme. Aurora hosts Mexican Independence Day Parade; Anti-immigration enforcement protest held in Downers Grove.
https://abc7chicago.com/post/donald-trump-chicago-meme-were-not-going-war-president-says-post-referencing-department/17765102/
https://abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chicago-immigration-raids-could-ramp-saturday-agents-set-naval-station-great-lakes-north-il/17755715/

NBC5
— Trump vows to ‘clean up’ Chicago day after threatening to use Department of War. The president was pressed about a meme he posted Saturday threatening to use the Department of War in Chicago.
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/chicago-politics/trump-vows-to-clean-up-chicago-day-after-threatening-to-use-department-of-war/3820687/

CBS2
— Trump appears to again threaten sending troops to Chicago for immigration enforcement
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/trump-troops-chicago-immigration-enforcement/
— South Korea says it reached a deal with U.S. to release workers detained by ICE in Georgia Hyundai raid
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/south-korea-reached-deal-us-release-workers-detained-ice/
— Duckworth says Trump “essentially just declared war” on Chicago, but there’s no “indications” of deployment
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/tammy-duckworth-chicago-trump-national-guard/

FOX32
— Trump says sending help to Chicago is ‘common sense,’ not ‘war’
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-sending-help-chicago-common-sense-not-war
https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/trump-chicago-war-post-folo
https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/1703797

LAKE & MCHENRY COUNTY SCANNER
Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner “strongly considering” run for Illinois Governor
https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/09/07/antioch-mayor-strongly-considering-run-for-illinois-governor/

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-RIGHT SOURCES

WASHINGTON TIMES
— Chipocalypse Now’: Trump zeroes in on Chicago as part of sanctuary city cleanup
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/7/chipocalypse-trump-zeroes-chicago-part-sanctuary-city-clean/
— Duckworth ever-increasingly protects criminals and illegals
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3796463/tammy-duckworth-us-strike-venezuelan-boat-american-threat/
— Ed chief seeks to ease concerns over Trump’s call to admit more Chinese students to U.S. colleges
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/7/linda-mcmahon-education-secretary-seeks-ease-concerns-trumps-call/
— Why parents are abandoning public schools — by the millions. Tired of sexual indoctrination, evil.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/7/parents-abandoning-public-schools-millions/
— Fired Federal Trade Commission member asks Supreme Court to keep her on the job. In Diersen v. GAO, the federal judges and justices ruled that federal agencies can force their employees to retire, that is, to fire them, because they are active members in class action lawsuits that charge them with reverse discrimination, age discrimination, and retaliation. So far, because of that ruling, GAO has forced the Civil Service Retirement System to pay me $1.9 million in today’s dollars to stop me from coming to work.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/7/rebecca-slaughter-fired-federal-trade-commission-member-asks-supreme/

NEW YORK POST
— Trump goes off on reporter for asking if he’s going to war with Chicago: ‘Darling, that’s fake news’
https://nypost.com/2025/09/07/us-news/trump-goes-off-on-reporter-for-asking-if-hes-going-to-war-with-chicago/
— Hochul claims kids are better off without phones during school shootings, emergencies
https://nypost.com/2025/09/07/us-news/hochul-claims-kids-are-better-off-without-phones-during-school-shootings-emergencies/

DAILY SIGNAL
— How ‘National Conservatism’ Has Changed the Right. Pritzker speaks for liberals in Illinois. Who speaks for conservatives in Illinois?
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/09/07/how-national-conservatism-has-changed-right/

FOX NEWS
— Trump clashes with reporters after Chicago ‘war’ meme: ‘That’s not war, that’s common sense’
https://www.foxnews.com/media/trump-clashes-reporters-after-chicago-war-meme-thats-not-war-thats-common-sense

PJ MEDIA
— Pritzker Calls U.S. Troops ‘Invaders’ — and Invading Illegal Aliens ‘Our Neighbors and Friends’
https://pjmedia.com/scott-pinsker/2025/09/07/gov-pritzker-calls-us-troops-invaders-and-invading-illegal-aliens-our-neighbors-and-friends-n4943422

FROM NATIONAL CENTER-LEFT SOURCES

THE HILL
— Pritzker recently signed a bill that would “implement annual mental health screenings” in Illinois public schools beginning in third grade, starting during the 2027-28 school year. Parents can opt out — and they all should.
https://thehill.com/opinion/education/5489333-dont-let-illinois-schools-pathologize-children/

BARRON’S
— Democrat leaders ever-increasingly focus on driving Trump’s approval rating down
https://www.barrons.com/livecoverage/sundayshows0907