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21.09.2025The day of Charlie Kirk's memorial service

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 21.09.2025.

It displays 257 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.09.2025The day of Charlie Kirk's memorial service
US media overwhelmingly focused on the memorial service for Charlie Kirk in Arizona. Early reports detailed the expected large attendance and security measures, with anticipation of speeches from high-profile figures like former President Trump and Vice President JD Vance. As the day progressed, coverage shifted to the commencement of the service, highlighting the massive crowds, the presence of Trump and other conservative leaders, and tributes to Kirk's legacy. Later in the day, Erika Kirk's message of forgiveness for her husband's killer and President Trump's speech, where he declared Kirk a "martyr" and announced he would receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, dominated headlines. Concurrently, international recognition of a Palestinian state by the UK, Canada, and Australia also garnered attention.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office prompted rebuke and a referral to the Secret Service for a threat assessment after posting on X that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was “going to have a bad day,” a message that drew swift condemnation from Trump administration officials, conservative leaders, and commentators in the wake of the recent assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
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In all the stunning things about ABC’s swift removal of Jimmy Kimmel, its longtime late-night host and Oscars-hosting face of the network, perhaps the least surprising was that a comedian was again at the center of a battle over free speech.
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00:33Newsom's Threatening Words

US media continues to focus on the political fallout from Charlie Kirk's assassination, particularly the controversy surrounding Gov. Newsom's office and a tweet aimed at Kristi Noem (Breitbart, Fox News, The Hill, The Daily Wire). Concurrently, several outlets report on Trump's influence over the Justice Department, including allegations of a bribery probe being shut down and a prosecutor's firing (The Daily Beast, HuffPost, USA Today, NYTimes, MSNBC, The Atlantic, Washington Examiner).
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03:16Trump's Demand for Prosecution

US media continues its significant focus on Trump's directive to prosecutor Pam Bondi to pursue his political adversaries (NYTimes, Washington Post, HuffPost, The Blaze, Washington Examiner, ABC News). Concurrently, the assassination of Charlie Kirk remains a prominent topic, with reports on tributes from Trump and analyses of Kirk's beliefs (Fox News, USA Today, The Epoch Times). A shooting at a New Hampshire country club also garnered attention (Boston Globe, NY Post).
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11:56Trump's Demand for Prosecutions

US media continues its focus on President Trump's directive to prosecute his political adversaries, with reports of a new appointment to lead a key prosecutor's office and demands for action against foes (ABC News, CBS, NYTimes, The Daily Beast, HuffPost, Washington Examiner). The assassination of Charlie Kirk remains a significant topic, with details emerging about his memorial and the broader political implications (Fox News, NPR, Washington Post, AP News, Breitbart, The Daily Wire, The Epoch Times, National Review). A country club shooting also garners attention (Boston Globe, NY Post).
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Darkly influential, the cinema of Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl is a powerful blend of art and propaganda. She’s now the subject of a new documentary that wrestles with the question of the culpability of a talented artist working for a vile regime.
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Israeli Knesset member Aida Touma-Suleiman argues that in order for the growing recognition of the state of Palestine to be meaningful, it must be accompanied by sanctions for Israel’s permanent illegal occupation.
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14:14Nations Recognize Palestine

US media continues to prioritize the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, with reports on Trump's attendance and the large gathering of mourners (AP News, The Daily Wire, The Epoch Times, Fox News, NPR, The Blaze, USA Today, Washington Post, Vox, Washington Examiner). Concurrently, several outlets report on the recognition of a Palestinian state by the UK, Canada, and Australia (ABC News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CNN, Jacobin). Concerns about Trump using presidential power to punish opponents are also noted (ABC News, HuffPost, NYTimes, The Daily Beast, CBS).
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A recent report from UAW Region 6 outlines a bold vision for how to expand clean energy industries in California using union labor. It’s an example of how unions can get serious about industrial policy and assert themselves in the “abundance” debate.
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America’s packed eviction courts and overflowing homeless shelters are the result of decades of deliberate policy choices. We once made better choices rooted in a commitment to providing decent, affordable housing for all. It’s not too late to reverse course.
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The NFL stadium-sized memorial for "Building a Legacy: Remembering Charlie Kirk" brings Super Bowl-level security – along with bold defiance of potential dangers for tens of thousands of people of faith, Turning Point USA followers, and the presidential delegation. Authorities are preparing one of the largest security operations in Arizona's history. The event is expected to draw more than 100,000 attendees, including President Donald Trump and several Cabinet members. [Full Story]
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16:33Mourners Gather for Kirk's Last Rite

US media continues to heavily feature the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, with reports on the significant turnout, high-profile attendees including former President Trump, and heightened security measures (ABC News, CBS, The Epoch Times, Fox News, Newsmax, One America News Network, AP News, Daily Caller, Washington Examiner, NPR, Washington Post, The Daily Wire, The Blaze, USA Today). Concurrently, some outlets report on Trump's public push for Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political opponents (Common Dreams, NBC News, The Daily Beast, HuffPost).
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The growing popularity of the “Bowie” bond — a security backed by royalties — may sound strange, but it’s nothing new. In treating songs like annuities, capitalists prove once again that nothing is too sacred, or silly, to be commodified.
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18:32Thousands Gather for Kirk's Last Rite

US media continues to heavily feature the memorial service for Charlie Kirk in Arizona, with numerous outlets reporting on the large crowds, high-profile attendees including President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, and heightened security measures (ABC News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, Fox News, NBC News, NPR, NY Post, The Hill, Washington Post, The Daily Beast, One America News Network, USA Today, Washington Examiner, CNN, The Epoch Times, MSNBC, AP News, Daily Caller, The Daily Wire, Newsmax, The Blaze, Vox). There is also a mention of Rep. Crockett criticizing white Democrats for voting for the Kirk resolution (One America News Network).
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19:50Kirk's Final Embrace

US media continues to prioritize the memorial service for Charlie Kirk in Arizona, with numerous outlets reporting on the large crowds, high-profile attendees including President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, and heightened security measures (ABC News, Boston Globe, Breitbart, CBS, Fox News, NBC News, NPR, NY Post, The Hill, Washington Post, The Daily Beast, One America News Network, USA Today, Washington Examiner, CNN, The Epoch Times, MSNBC, AP News, Daily Caller, The Daily Wire, Newsmax, The Blaze, Vox). There is also a mention of Rep. Crockett criticizing white Democrats for voting for the Kirk resolution (One America News Network).
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21:14Kirk's Vast Memorial

US media continues to overwhelmingly focus on the Charlie Kirk memorial service in Arizona, with numerous outlets detailing the massive crowds, high-profile attendees including President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, and the overall tributes (Breitbart, Fox News, LA Times, NY Post, The Daily Wire, One America News Network, USA Today, ABC News, CBS, The Epoch Times, NPR, NYTimes, Washington Post, AP News, Daily Caller, Newsmax, The Blaze, Washington Examiner). There's also continued coverage of the UK, Canada, and Australia recognizing a Palestinian state (Common Dreams, Free Beacon, CNN, AP News).
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The NFL stadium-sized memorial for "Building a Legacy: Remembering Charlie Kirk" brings Super Bowl-level security – along with bold defiance of potential dangers for tens of thousands of people of faith, Turning Point USA followers, and the presidential delegation. Authorities are preparing one of the largest security operations in Arizona's history. The event is expected to draw more than 100,000 attendees, including President Donald Trump and several Cabinet members. [Full Story]
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22:31Kirk's Spirit Soars

US media continues to extensively cover the Charlie Kirk memorial service in Arizona, with numerous outlets detailing President Trump's speech, Erika Kirk's forgiveness of the accused killer, and Vice President JD Vance's tributes (ABC News, Fox News, NY Post, NYTimes, Washington Post, The Daily Wire, HuffPost, Newsmax, One America News Network, Washington Examiner, Washington Times, Breitbart, CBS, LA Times, NPR, USA Today, The Blaze). Several sources also note the massive attendance and security measures. Other news includes NFL game chaos due to blocked kicks (Boston Globe, NBC News) and international recognition of a Palestinian state (CNN, AP News).
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23:27Kirk's Final Embrace Echoes

US media continues to focus heavily on the Charlie Kirk memorial service, with numerous outlets detailing President Trump's speech, his declaration of Kirk as a "martyr," and Erika Kirk's message of forgiveness. Many reports highlight the large attendance and the political-religious mix of the event (ABC News, Breitbart, CBS, Fox News, NBC News, NPR, NY Post, NYTimes, Washington Post, The Daily Beast, Daily Caller, The Blaze, USA Today, Washington Examiner, Washington Times, AP News, The Daily Wire, The Epoch Times, HuffPost, LA Times, Newsmax, One America News Network).
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Erika Kirk, wife of the late Turning Point co-founder Charlie Kirk, addressed the audience at his memorial with a deeply personal message. Kirk spoke from the heart, sharing that Charlie’s “greatest cause” throughout his life was dedicated to “reviving the American family.”
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