'We feel like we're in the late '60s': Violence reminder of turbulent era in US politics

The Charlie Kirk assassination sparks a new round of calls to dial down the vitriolic rhetoric. But what about President Trump's own language? Read More

Timeline: A look at other major political violence attacks in the US

The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk comes in the wake of increased political violence across the U.S. Most recently, Minnesota lawmakers have been targeted and shot, a governor's house ... Read More

Man accused of trying to kill Trump says prosecutors haven't proven assassination attempt

A man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year told a federal judge that prosecutors haven’t proven that an assassination attempt occurred ... Read More

A new era of American political violence is upon us

The job of all Americans now is to reject political violence “out loud over and over and over again,” Wintemute said, and to realize that, if they are deeply opposed to political policies or the Trump ... Read More

Charlie Kirk’s assassination highlights a history of political violence in the U.S.

In the past five years alone, public figures across the ideological spectrum have been targeted. America has seen eras of political violence before. 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

Kirk’s assassination is forcing politicians to make difficult choices about their safety

As the midterm elections approach, candidates will increasingly be forced to weigh their need to connect with constituents and potential voters against the reality of practicing politics at a time of ... Read More