Charlie Kirk Killed, Schumer's Epstein Senate Plan, Colorado School Shooting, Remembering September 11

Today on America in the MorningCharlie Kirk Killed In Utah Shooting

Charlie Kirk, the charismatic co-founder and the face of Turning Point USA and staunch supporter of President Trump, was shot and killed on the campus of Utah Valley University. Kirk was only 31. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports that tributes from around the world are pouring in for a pillar in politics and the conservative movement.

Hunting Kirk’s Killer

The FBI and the Utah State Police are actively searching for the person who killed Charlie Kirk. America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has that part of the story.

DC Surge Expires

President Trump's emergency order over Washington D-C which federalized its Police Department and surged law enforcement to the district expired at midnight. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Schumer Forcing Epstein Vote

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is pushing to get the government to release all documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case. Sue Aller reports that his plan could force a vote on the Senate floor, where he believes he will garner Republican support.

Questions About Fed Nominee

A nominee of President Trump to the Federal Reserve board is moving toward a Senate confirmation, but with an unusual caveat. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Remembering September 11

Today is the 24th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks. There will be remembrance ceremonies held across the nation.

Remembering Charlie Kirk

Flags will fly at half-staff for the rest of the week as the nation mourns a man President Trump called “a martyr for truth and freedom.” Rich Johnson reports that Kirk, killed while talking to students on a college campus in Utah, was a man who some considered polarizing, but will be remembered as a leader who inspired a generation of young voters.

Texas Professor Fired

A professor at Texas A&M University is fired after a video taken by a student was made public that showed the Professor discussing gender identity. The details from correspondent Clayton Neville.

Colorado School Shooting

Gunfire erupted at a high school in a Denver suburb, leaving three students fighting for their lives. Lisa Dwyer reports the suspect is a student at the school.

Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones

NATO forces were called into an unprecedented action after a number of Russian military drones crossed into Poland, all of which were brought down. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the Kremlin drones were heading to targets in Ukraine but strayed into Polish airspace.

SCOTUS Decision On Bathroom Ban

The US Supreme Court declined to take up an application from South Carolina seeking to enforce its ban on students using public school bathrooms that match their gender identity.

Finally

A long list of filmmakers in Hollywood have signed a pledge to boycott Israeli film companies, blaming them for the crisis in Gaza. Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices