Trump, allies vow to go after political opponents in wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing

Thursday, September 11

Trump, allies vow to go after political opponents in wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing

• In a taped address Wednesday night, Trump blamed “the radical left” for Charlie Kirk’s murder, and hinted at a coming crackdown on progressive political activity.

Missouri Senate moves forward with GOP gerrymander

• A Missouri Senate committee today voted to advance a GOP-backed, gerrymandered congressional map, part of a rushed mid-decade redistricting process designed to rig the 2026 election. Missourians have made their opposition to the gerrymander clear.

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