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Roommate Says In Police Video Suspect In Charlie Kirk Killing Said 'He Wishes He Hadn't Done It'

PROVO, Utah (AP) — A video played in a Utah court reveals that the defendant in Charlie Kirk’s killing told his roommate “he wishes he hadn’t done it” the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University. Lance Twiggs, who was also defendant Tyler Robinson’s romantic partner, described the interaction with Robinson during a recorded interview with a prosecutor that was played in court Thursday. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and has not entered a plea. He turned himself in a day after the Sept. 10 shooting of Kirk.

Roommate Says Suspect In Kirk Killing Expressed Regret After Shooting

M and M Extra: The McConnell Mystery

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Democrats Race To Replace Platner In Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Democrats in Maine are beginning a sprint to nominate a new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat, This, after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced he's withdrawing from the race after a sexual assault allegation. Democrats need to pick a candidate to replace Platner on the ballot by July 27, less than four months before the nominee will face longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race Democrats need to win to take back the chamber. Potential candidates began to come into focus on Thursday even before a decision has been made by Democrats about exactly when the nominating convention will take place.

Florida's PBI Gets New Name: DJT International Airport

A U.S. airport renamed today after the President. PBI palm beach international now DJT Donald J Trump International. Son Eric Trump posting the audio from the control tower on his social media pages as he and family members arrive at 5 in the morning for the first flight landing there under the new name. The new Signs around the airport are up - and the name change in effect on the airline websites that operate out of Palm Beach, Florida.

Interview With Roommate Of Charlie Kirk Killing Suspect Played In Court

uly 9 (Reuters) - A partially redacted video interview with the roommate of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, is expected to be played in a Utah court on Thursday as part of a preliminary hearing into the September 2025 assassination of Kirk. Robinson's attorneys on Wednesday failed to prevent prosecutors from playing audio of Lance Twiggs' interview, in which they say he discusses how Robinson allegedly told him he killed Kirk. Prosecutors are trying to convince Utah District Court Judge Tony Graf they have sufficient evidence against Robinson to warrant a trial in a week-long hearing that stands as the first public ?test of prosecution evidence concerning Kirk's assassination, one of a series of attacks that have intensified concern over U.S. political violence. Kirk, 31, was killed in front of thousands as the prominent ally of President Donald ?Trump debated with students at Utah Valley University. Erika Kirk, Kirk's widow, has been present throughout the preliminary hearing. Her attorney on Thursday called for the Twiggs interview to be played in full and for all other evidence presented at the hearing to be displayed to the courtroom. "The Kirk family has waited 10 months for this hearing, and they have a right to be here, and they have a right to hear the evidence," lawyer Jeffrey Neiman told the court. But Graf stood by his decision to bar parts of the interview from being played in court after Robinson's lawyer said prosecutors would portray the clips as "confessions" and jeopardize the defendant's right to a fair trial. Twiggs agreed to record the April 20 video with prosecutors and police in lieu of testifying at the preliminary hearing, and was granted immunity for his comments, prosecutor Lauren Hunt said on Wednesday. SUSPECT HAS NOT ENTERED A PLEA Robinson, who was studying to be an electrician at the time of the shooting, has yet to enter a plea. In court this week, his lawyers have suggested police failed to investigate possible evidence that someone else was involved in the killing. Graf ruled that prosecutors could present evidence of text messages between Robinson and Twiggs, a Discord group chat and a photograph of a handwritten note. Some of that material has already been made public via court filings. Robinson's defense team said televising it could bias potential jurors. In alleged text messages after the shooting, prosecutors say Twiggs asked Robinson if he shot Kirk and Robinson said he did. Asked why he shot Kirk, he replied: "I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can't be negotiated out," according to the texts. Prosecutors contend the messages indicate Robinson targeted Kirk because of his conservative political views. The defense disputes the prosecution's characterization and has sought to limit the use of evidence he had a political motive, which could be used in arguments for the death penalty.

Former Olympian Pleads Not Guilty In Reflecting Pool Damage Case After Trump Alleged Vandalism

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former Olympic canoe racer has pleaded not guilty to deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. David Hearn, who competed in three Summer Olympics, entered the plea on Thursday in D.C. Superior Court. Hearn, 67, from Bethesda, Maryland, faces a felony count of property destruction. President Donald Trump ordered a multimillion-dollar renovation of the pool, but the project has faced issues. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said six others were arrested on related charges. Hearn's attorneys argue the charges are based on a "concocted narrative" and criticize the administration's handling of the situation.

When Elites Hide The Truth, Conspiracy Theories & Hypocrisy Follow

The DSA, a Cautionary Tale

The DSA Is A Cautionary Tale

The DSA Is A Cautionary Tale

Modern Schools: Prioritizing Politics Over Basic Education

Supreme Court To Reconsider Birthright Citizenship Decision?

With Jim Jordan, Representative for Ohio's 4th congressional district.

Graham Platner Ends Senate Campaign

With Kyle Olson, Reporter at Townhall.com.

Iran Ceasefire Over

With KT McFarland, former US National Security Advisor.

Family Seeks Answers In Fatal ICE Shooting

The family of a man fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston is calling for the release of all body camera and surveillance video from the incident. Federal officials say Lorenzo Salgado Araujo tried to ram an officer with his vehicle after a traffic stop Tuesday morning. His family disputes that account and says they want the public to see the evidence for themselves. Relatives describe Salgado Araujo as a hardworking father who had lived in the United States for decades and was pursuing legal work authorization. Civil rights groups are also calling for transparency in the investigation.

Judge Clears Release Of Carroll Award

A federal judge has ruled that E. Jean Carroll can collect the nearly $5.8 million that has been held in escrow since a jury found President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming her. The decision follows the U.S. Supreme Court's refusal to overturn the 2023 civil verdict, allowing the judgment to move forward. Trump's attorneys sought to block the release of the funds but were unsuccessful. Trump has continued to deny Carroll's allegations, maintains he did not know her, and has argued the case was politically motivated.