Even on a Saturday, I’m tracking a dangerous new conspiracy theory spreading across right-wing circles. Today, Fox News reported that Tyler Robinson — the suspected shooter of Charlie Kirk — had a transgender roommate. That unverified claim immediately set off a firestorm online, with the right-wing internet rushing to blame Trans Americans for the shooting.
Let me be clear: there is no verified evidence to support this. In fact, early reporting already undercuts the claim. But that hasn’t stopped outlets like The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and now Fox News from pushing a narrative that frames this as a left-leaning individual targeting Kirk for his politics.
We don’t know the truth yet. And it is wildly irresponsible for mainstream outlets to fan the flames of conspiracy and speculation without hard facts. This isn’t journalism — it’s narrative-building, and it’s dangerous.
I will never play that game. My commitment is to facts, not to clickbait or scapegoating. If you value that, I invite you to subscribe and support a different kind of media — one that calls out lies, resists manipulation, and fights back against the narratives designed to divide us.
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We will fight this disinformation, together. With that, here’s what you missed:
In an NBC News interview, President Trump said he wants “national healing” after Charlie Kirk’s assassination but blamed the “radical left” as the main obstacle, while also calling for Democratic donor George Soros to be jailed under RICO laws, despite investigators finding no clear political motive yet for suspect Tyler Robinson’s attack.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces mounting criticism after mishandling communications during the investigation of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s murder, including a premature social media post and heated exchanges with agents, raising concerns inside and outside the bureau—even among conservatives—about his leadership style, credibility, and the broader impact of politically driven staffing changes, despite a quick suspect arrest and White House backing.
Patel sparked backlash after tweeting misleading updates about the Charlie Kirk murder investigation—reportedly while dining at New York’s elite Rao’s restaurant—fueling accusations of inexperience, unprofessionalism, and eroding FBI morale, even as the White House defended him and the real suspect, Tyler Robinson, was later arrested.
The Trump administration has asked Congress for $58 million in additional funding to boost protection for executive and judicial officials following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
A U.S. Marine was fired after posting that Charlie Kirk was a “racist man” who was “popped,” as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon vowed “zero tolerance” for service members or employees mocking Kirk’s assassination, with military branches and even the State Department warning of disciplinary action or visa denials for those glorifying his death.
A coordinated campaign by conservative activists, politicians, and a doxxing site is targeting people who posted about Charlie Kirk’s murder — leading to firings of teachers, employees, and even a DC Comics writer — as critics warn it amounts to organized harassment, with private companies and public institutions under pressure to punish speech seen as celebrating his death.
Tens of thousands rallied in London at Tommy Robinson’s far-right “Unite the Kingdom” event—tied to mourning slain U.S. activist Charlie Kirk—amid rising nationalism, clashes with police, and counterprotests; the gathering featured figures like Steve Bannon and Jordan Peterson, reflecting the emboldened U.K. far right as Nigel Farage’s Reform UK leads in polls.
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade sparked outrage after suggesting that mentally ill homeless people should face “involuntary lethal injection…or something, just kill them.”
Poland temporarily deployed aircraft, closed Lublin Airport, and placed air defenses on high alert in a preventive operation after threats of Russian drone strikes spilling from Ukraine, days after drones crossed into Polish airspace—moves underscoring NATO concerns about deliberate Russian provocations as Romania also scrambled jets to intercept a drone.
President Trump said he is prepared to impose major sanctions on Russia—but only if all NATO nations do the same and halt Russian oil purchases—while also urging allies to levy 50%–100% tariffs on China until the war in Ukraine ends, a move he argues would weaken China’s influence over Moscow.
Bad Bunny said heightened ICE raids under the Trump administration influenced his decision to skip a U.S. tour, opting instead for a Puerto Rico residency and international shows, citing concerns that fans could face immigration enforcement at concerts while emphasizing the cultural pride and economic boost his performances bring to the island.
Millions of families on Affordable Care Act plans face steep premium hikes in 2026 as enhanced subsidies expire at year’s end—potentially forcing nearly 4 million people off coverage—unless Congress acts, with many middle-class households like the Saffords bracing for costs jumping from a few hundred dollars to over $1,800 a month amid Medicaid rollbacks and insurer rate hikes.
California lawmakers passed a bill banning most law enforcement officers from wearing face coverings while on duty, citing fears after masked federal agents conducted immigration raids in Los Angeles; the measure now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature amid debates over public trust, officer safety, and state authority over federal agents.
Good news:
British kitesurfer Jake Scrace set a Guinness World Record by reaching 1,587 feet in a tow-up stunt over the Isle of Wight’s iconic Needles, nearly doubling the previous record, in a feat verified with drones and altimeters and backed by a 30-person crew.
At 66, retired accountant Kent Broussard fulfilled his childhood dream by enrolling at LSU, re-learning the tuba, and making the school’s marching band — becoming its oldest member by 41 years — showing that “your only failure is not trying.”
Once nearly extinct, Australia’s ampurta (crest-tailed mulgara) rebounded during severe droughts in the 2000s and 2010s, expanding its range by over 48,000 km² and thriving as rabbit populations collapsed, leading the IUCN to reclassify it from Endangered in 1999 to Least Concern in 2019 — a rare conservation success driven by climate extremes.
In Bhusuwal, India, railway manager Ity Pandey converted an old first-class train coach into “Rudra,” a mobile hospital equipped with ECG, lab, OBGYN, and treatment facilities, now traveling across the Bhusuwal Railway Division to deliver healthcare to over 25,000 remote railway workers and their families, treating hundreds in a single day and linking patient records to the divisional hospital for continuity of care.
See you in the morning.
— Aaron
