Good evening, everyone. We’re learning more about the suspected shooter of Charlie Kirk — and the evidence increasingly points to radicalization through the darker corners of internet culture after he dropped out of college.
Right-wing media is now fixating on the claim that Robinson’s roommate was transgender. Let’s be clear: there is zero evidence at this time that has anything to do with motive. This is misinformation being weaponized in real time, and it’s critical we shut it down before it spreads further. I break this down fully in the video above.
Meanwhile, fallout continues — with more airline employees fired for posting about Kirk online. The story is being twisted and amplified in ways designed to inflame, divide, and distract. Here’s the truth: we don’t know all the facts yet. And it is reckless — wildly irresponsible — for mainstream outlets to push speculation and conspiracies instead of evidence. That isn’t journalism. That’s narrative-building. And it’s dangerous.
I will never play that game. My commitment is to truth, not clickbait. To evidence, not scapegoating. If you value that too, I invite you to subscribe and support independent media that resists manipulation, calls out lies, and refuses to be a megaphone for division.
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With that, here’s what you missed:
Investigators say Tyler Robinson, the alleged shooter, was radicalized through gaming and “dark internet” culture after dropping out of college, with acquaintances noting his immersion in online meme culture. Authorities confirm Robinson left a note that is under review and are probing whether his relationship with a transitioning roommate played any role.
Robinson is being held in a special housing unit under close watch pending a mental health evaluation. Vigils are being held nationwide, with a major memorial scheduled at State Farm Stadium in Arizona.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said the alleged shooter’s roommate — a romantic partner transitioning from male to female — was “shocked” by Charlie Kirk’s assassination, has been “very cooperative” with investigators, while Robinson himself has invoked his Fifth Amendment rights and is not cooperating. There is zero evidence to suggest that this shooting dealt with trans-related issues.
Delta and American Airlines suspended employees over social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, with American saying some workers who appeared to promote violence were “immediately removed from service”; United Airlines also reminded staff of its social media policy as the Trump administration pressures companies to fire those celebrating the killing.
Joe Burrow’s charitable foundation cut ties with board member and municipal judge Ted Berry after his Facebook comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination, saying the remarks violated its values; Berry expressed regret for causing division but now faces calls to resign before his planned 2026 retirement.
Political leaders urge restraint in rhetoric, though tensions remain high as Trump expresses anger while Cox calls for “disagreeing better.”
Trump continues his federal crime crackdown, shifting operations to Memphis, despite pushback from local officials.
Internationally, Trump prepares for a high-stakes UK state visit while pressing NATO on Russia sanctions and China tariffs.
Following Charlie Kirk’s assassination and a surge in political violence, the Trump administration has asked Congress for $58 million in additional security funding to protect the executive and judicial branches, while lawmakers debate extending protections to members of Congress as well.
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade apologized after sparking outrage for suggesting on-air that mentally ill homeless people should face “involuntary lethal injection,” calling the remark “extremely callous” and acknowledging that many homeless individuals deserve empathy and compassion.
President Trump said the new $200 million White House ballroom will be expanded to seat 900 guests — nearly 40% larger than originally planned — marking the biggest exterior change since 1942, with Trump pledging to help fund the project alongside private donors.
Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, announced he will not seek re-election in 2026 after two decades in Congress, saying he plans to finish his term and continue working on national security and foreign policy outside of elected office.
Polish FM Radosław Sikorski said Russia’s drone incursion into Poland was a deliberate Kremlin test of Nato’s response, not an accident, as Romania also reported a similar breach; Nato has deployed more jets, Poland will train anti-drone teams with Ukrainian expertise, and Sikorski warned only “toughest counter-pressures” can deter Putin.
After a Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for warrantless immigration raids, Los Angeles braced for DHS to “flood the zone,” leaving immigrant communities fearful of deportation while still forced to work to pay rent; volunteer groups are mobilizing to monitor ICE, defend rights, and provide aid as day laborers face escalating risks.
Medics in southern Gaza warned that hospitals like Nasser and al-Ahli are overwhelmed and running out of supplies as Israel orders a million residents to evacuate Gaza City, with doctors refusing to abandon patients despite mass casualties, dwindling fuel, and fears that a full shutdown would mean thousands of deaths.
U.S. coffee prices jumped nearly 21% in August year-over-year — the sharpest rise since 1997 — driven largely by Trump’s tariffs on major exporters like Brazil (50%), Vietnam (20%), and Colombia (10%), with economists warning prices will keep climbing as brands like Folgers raise costs while Starbucks delays hikes until 2026.
See you in the morning.
— Aaron
