Political Violence Isn’t New. But Something About This Moment Is.

At this point, there’s little doubt that the young man accused of shooting Charlie Kirk was angry with the right-wing activist’s political views. “I had enough of his hatred,” the 22-year-old suspect ... Read More

Opinion: Who’s Really to Blame for America’s Rising Tide of Political Violence?

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder last week, Vice President JD Vance announced that he would host an episode of Kirk’s eponymous talk show as a way to honor his friend. I will admit that I never ... Read More

Blame game after acts of political violence can lead to further attacks, experts warn

From the moment conservative activist and icon Charlie Kirk was felled by an assassin’s bullet, partisans began fighting over which side was to blame. President Donald Trump became the most prominent ... Read More

Ray Mariano: Perspective on political violence

Both sides have stepped over the line with their rhetoric to gain a political advantage. When that happens, it happens at the peril of our nation. Read More

A ‘deep divide’: Why political violence has spiked in recent years and what can be done to stop it

Why political violence has spiked in recent years and what can be done to stop it - US is experiencing most profound surge in political violence since the 1970s, data shows ... Read More

Rep. Crockett: Violence Is Okay For Republicans, But When It Comes Back On Them, They Blame Democrats Using Fascist

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) reacts to the assassination of Charlie Kirk in an interview with CNN's Kasie Hunt and said it seems like, for President Donald Trump, violence is only okay when he asks ... Read More

As Political Violence Rises, Trump Condemns One Side

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing, President Trump captured the raw sentiment of his conservative base. But he addressed only part of the alarming cycle of violence in America. Read More

Trump vows to punish critics after slaying of Charlie Kirk

President Donald Trump and his staff blame “radical left political violence” for the killing of their friend and Republican activist. Read More

Trump blames the 'radical left' for Charlie Kirk's killing

While many politicians stuck to unifying themes, Trump put out a message going after the left. The shooter's identity and motive weren't yet known. Read More

Trump administration says it will target far-left groups for Kirk's assassination. Prosecutors made no such link.

The suspect in Kirk’s assassination said he targeted the conservative activist because he “spreads too much hate” and “I had enough of his hatred,” new court documents say. Read More

Prominent SC GOP voices blame Democrats for Charlie Kirk’s assassination

The conservative commentator’s murder sparked mourning and some finger pointing among South Carolina politicians. Read More

Amid 2025's political violence, Minnesota experts give 5 tips for political dialogue

Majority in the Middle Executive Director Shannon Watson and former St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis on how to talk politics amid recent political violence. Read More