Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1907, Henrik Sillem, Dutch target shooter and jurist (born 1866) passed away. In 1911, Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002) was born. In 1913, Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller, Danish businessman (died 2012) was born. In 1934, Gordon Lee, English footballer and manager (died 2022) was born. In 1940, Tom Lichtenberg, American football player and coach (died 2013) was born. In 1942, Harrison Ford, American actor and producer was born. In 1944, Cyril Knowles, English footballer and manager (died 1991) was born. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. In 2024, Thomas Matthew Crooks, American student, known for attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump (born 2003) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Townhall: Never Forget How Alex Vindman Responded to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Never Forget How Alex Vindman Responded to Charlie Kirk’s AssassinationAmy CurtisTownhallJuly 9, 2026 The pretrial hearings for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk last September at Utah Valley University (UVU) are underway. So far, the judge has rejected Robinson’s request to remove the death penalty from consideration, and prosecutors have laid out []
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Townhall
· Jul 9, 2026
Never Forget How Alex Vindman Responded to Charlie Kirk's Assassination
Never Forget How Alex Vindman Responded to Charlie Kirk's Assassination
Off The Press
· Jul 9, 2026
Roommate: Kirk Suspect Said He Regretted Shooting
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, according to a recording played in a Utah court Thursday. Lance Twiggs, who was also defendant Tyler Robinson’s romantic partner, described the []...Click to read more
Knewz
· Jul 11, 2026
Candace Owens accused of ‘working to acquit’ Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin
The Daily Wire founder Ben Shapiro publicly escalated his feud with former colleague Candace Owens, accusing her of helping the defense of the man accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk by promoting conspiracy theories about the killing. Candace Owens vs. Ben Shapiro The latest exchange came after Owens shared screenshots of text messages she...
The Daily Beast
· Jul 13, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel Trolls Mitch McConnell With Damning Photo
Randy Holmes/Disney via Getty ImagesLate-night host Jimmy Kimmel interrupted his summer break to troll Senator Mitch McConnell after weeks of speculation surrounding the senator’s ill health.The 84-year-old Kentucky senator shared a photo on Sunday in an effort to combat the growing speculation about his condition following reports that he was taken to hospital last month after a medical episode at his Washington, D.C. home.He is joined by his wife, Trump’s former Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, in the photo, and can be seen holding a copy of Sunday’s edition of the Washington Post.Read more at The Daily Beast.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 9, 2026
Video shown in court shows Charlie Kirk killing suspect told roommate 'he wishes he hadn't done it'
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, according to a recording played in a Utah court Thursday.
Crooked Media
· Jun 25, 2026
This F*cking Guy: John Roberts
The post This F*cking Guy: John Roberts appeared first on Crooked Media.
The Daily Signal
· Jul 12, 2026
Why I’m Picking Up the Mic Charlie Kirk Left for America
My generation will carry the memory of Sept. 10, 2025, with us forever. You probably remember the exact moment you heard Charlie Kirk had been shot during Turning Point’s American Comeback Tour. Each of us made a decision the day Charlie left us. I know I did. Would we let Charlie’s microphone remain silenced, or...
Us Weekly
· Jul 13, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel Pokes Fun at Senator Mitch McConnell's New Hospital Photo
Just hours after Senator Mitch McConnell released a photo of himself smiling in a hospital bed, Jimmy Kimmel shared his own satirical proof of life. “For those who’ve been asking, I’m feeling great,” Kimmel captioned an edited version of McConnell’s original snap, showing the late-night TV host’s head replacing that of the 84-year-old politician. McConnell’s []
We The Media
· Jul 8, 2026
[Video] Why was Ben Shapiro's security talking to Charlie Kirk’s security?
Why was Ben Shapiro's security talking to Charlie Kirk’s security? Especially while the situation was still ongoing...
AllSides
· Jul 6, 2026
Erika Kirk faces Charlie's alleged killer and conspiracists as preliminary hearing begins
When Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, takes her seat in the gallery of the courtroom on Monday, she will be there to watch the state make its case against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing her husband. Two dozen members of the public allowed in the courtroom, along with thousands more people online, will have eyes on Erika Kirk during the week-long preliminary hearing. A growing chorus of conspiracists and their followers will be examining the widow — and new CEO of Turning Point USA — for proof of the outlandish theories that have proliferated in the wake of Charlie Kirk's alleged assassination last September, including baseless claims that she helped orchestrate or cover up his killing...
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 9, 2026
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video
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.
The Daily Wire
· Jul 10, 2026
How The ‘.30-06 Always Exits’ Lie Is Fueling The Worst Charlie Kirk Conspiracies
Let’s cut the crap right now. Candace Owens, Ian Carroll, and their gaggle of online grifters from podcastistan are peddling the dumbest, most unscientific conspiracy garbage imaginable about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The woke reich conspiracists claim a .30-06 can’t possibly produce the wound we saw because it “always” goes through a human neck or would ...
Associated Press
· Jul 7, 2026
LIVE: Hearing resumes in case of Tyler Robinson, man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Watch live coverage of a second day of a key hearing in Charlie Kirk's murder case in Utah, where prosecutors aim to convince a judge that they have enough evidence to try Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing him, and seek the death penalty. Read more: https://bit.ly/4aFXWrj #charliekirk
SB Nation
· Jul 6, 2026
Brad Stevens did the best he could in 45-minute Q&A. Was it enough?
Stevens did his best answering a litany of questions about the blockbuster trade that sent Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers. Here’s what stood out from the press conference.
Sky News Australia
· Jul 10, 2026
Explosive new details rock Charlie Kirk murder case
CNN reporter Nick Watt discusses the Charlie Kirk murder case, in which the suspect’s ex-roommate and romantic partner reveals their texts. “Twiggs testified they messaged back and forth, he and Tyler Robinson, on the night, in the hours after Charlie Kirk was shot,” Mr Watt told Sky News Australia. “Apparently, Tyler Robinson cried a little bit and confirmed that he’d done it. He also said he wished he hadn’t. “It makes Tyler Robinson look pretty guilty.”
TwistedSifter
· Jun 26, 2026
“Every 15 Minutes”: Passenger Forced Out of Her Aisle Seat Unleashes a Brilliant, Non-Stop Petty Revenge Campaign
If he had been kinder, he wouldn't have had to stand more often. Lol. The post “Every 15 Minutes”: Passenger Forced Out of Her Aisle Seat Unleashes a Brilliant, Non-Stop Petty Revenge Campaign appeared first on TwistedSifter.
ArcaMax
· Jul 7, 2026
Prosecutors present new footage of Charlie Kirk shooting suspect
The man accused in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at a college campus in Utah last year interacted with members of the conservative commentator’s Turning Point USA organization the morning of the killing, an investigator told a judge Tuesday...
Times of India
· Jul 8, 2026
“Who on Charlie’s team betrayed”: Candace Owens raises explosive questions over Ben Shapiro security updates
Candace Owens has sparked fresh controversy after claiming Ben Shapiro’s security team received updates while Charlie Kirk was being taken to a hospital after the 2025 shooting. Owens says the communication raises major questions, while Jeremy Boreing and other critics argue it was routine security coordination. The dispute has deepened ongoing tensions between Owens, Daily Wire figures, and Turning Point USA associates.
RedState
· Jul 6, 2026
'Darkest Days of Our Lives': Erika Kirk Faces Husband's Alleged Assassin for First Time in Utah Courtroom
'Darkest Days of Our Lives': Erika Kirk Faces Husband's Alleged Assassin for First Time in Utah Courtroom
KLIF – 570AM – Dallas
· Jul 7, 2026
Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing: Charlie Kirk Murder Case
Tyler Robinson Preliminary Hearing Charlie Kirk Murder Case L Erika Kirk R Tyler Robinson Images posted by Eric Daugherty @EricLDaughXThe long-awaited...
The Suburban
· Jul 3, 2026
From the profound to the absurd
The assassination of U.S. conservative commentator Charlie Kirk last September weighed heavy on my heart for several reasons. The obvious one was that Kirk was a young husband and father of two very young children, and that he was engaged
Awful Announcing
· Jul 9, 2026
Stephen A. Smith completely missed Draymond Green and Jemele Hill’s point
Stephen A. Smith defended his journalistic credibility by focusing on implications from Draymond Green and Jemele Hill, not facts. Earlier this week, Hill joined Green on his podcast when the four-time NBA champion questioned whether Smith should still call himself a journalist on First Take even though he’s not in the locker room to face
USA TODAY
· Jul 9, 2026
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect allegedly told partner he 'wishes he hadn't done it'
Tyler Robinson's former roommate and romantic partner told investigators about a conversation he had with Robinson after Charlie Kirk was killed. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/crime/2026/07/09/charlie-kirk-tyler-robinson-hearing-interview-lance-twiggs/90864328007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
Drudge Report
· Jun 30, 2026
OOPS!
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Yonhap News Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
'Agent Kim Reactivated' tops Netflix's weekly non-English chart
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PBD Podcast
· Jul 9, 2026
The Judge's Reaction To The Charlie Kirk Video Says Everything
Courtroom footage from the Charlie Kirk murder trial captures the moment the judge watches the video of the shooting for the first time, and the reaction on his face is what the Home Team zeroes in on. The PBD Podcast is hosted by Patrick Bet David, CEO of Valuetainment. Join us live every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 AM EST as we break down the biggest stories in news, politics, business, current events, and pop culture, plus interviews with today’s most influential leaders. Our mission is to enlighten, entertain, and educate current and future leaders through real conversations, sharp analysis, and bold perspectives. Watch the Home Team for real time reactions and catch exclusive one on one interviews with Patrick Bet David every Tuesday and Thursday featuring top entrepreneurs, executives, and newsmakers. Subscribe and join a community focused on leadership, growth, and thinking bigger. The future looks bright.
Conservative Review
· Jul 9, 2026
Judge Blocks Charlie Kirk Family’s Request For Transparency In Hearing Evidence
The Kirk family argued that full transparency in this case is necessary to combat conspiracy theorists who continue to point fingers at anyone but the man who confessed to the murder.
Twitchy
· Jul 9, 2026
'Spreading Conspiratorial Poison for Cash': Ben Shapiro Calls Down the THUNDER on Candace Owens and DAMN
'Spreading Conspiratorial Poison for Cash': Ben Shapiro Calls Down the THUNDER on Candace Owens and DAMN
Legit.ng
· Jun 26, 2026
"Where is the N66m donation?": Stanley Ontop questions Mr Ibu's wife over viral begging video, defends King Mitchy
Movie producer Stanley Ontop questioned Mr Ibu's wife over her viral begging video. He asked about the millions late actor left behind, and also defended King Mitchy
DNyuz
· Jul 10, 2026
Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk wished ‘he hadn’t done it,’ roommate says
The 23-year-old accused of killing Charlie Kirk confessed to his roommate shortly after the shooting and said he wished he had not done it, according to a video interview played in a Utah courtroom on Thursday. Prosecutors presented the recording as key evidence in a week-long preliminary hearing meant to determine whether the case against []
Daily Mail
· Jul 8, 2026
All the Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy theories that have been DEBUNKED at suspect Tyler Robinson's court hearing
All the Charlie Kirk assassination conspiracy theories that have been DEBUNKED at suspect Tyler Robinson's court hearing
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