TPUSA is Suing Utah Valley University for Lapse of Security in Charlie's Death

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Recent reports have claimed that America is witnessing a wave of racial lynchings, with several Democratic lawmakers, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, calling these deaths widespread modern-day lynchings and racial terror. Nearly 60 Democratic members of Congress signed a letter demanding a federal investigation. However, it is crucial to emphasize that any suspicious death deserves a thorough investigation, and every grieving family deserves answers. Yet, an investigation is meant to uncover the truth, not to validate a politically convenient narrative. Eight of the ten deaths highlighted in this supposed spike were ruled suicides following autopsies and physical examinations. Surveillance video in Georgia showed a young man walking alone into the woods before his death. In another case, video from Raleigh, North Carolina, showed a man carrying a cord, and his mother informed police that he had been struggling with mental health issues. Medical examiners found no defensive wounds, no signs of assault, and no evidence of another person's involvement in several cases. The remaining investigation in Michigan is still open, but in one case, the death of Tacey Fortune in Jackson, Mississippi, was properly ruled a homicide, and police made an arrest. The accused murderer is also black and knew the victim, and Fortune's own mother has stated that she does not believe that race was a factor. It's a terrible crime, but based on everything currently known, it is not evidence of white racial terror or a nationwide campaign of lynching. This incident reveals how America's so-called racism industry operates. This industry consists of politicians, professional activists, academics, consultants, nonprofits, and media outlets who derive benefits from convincing the public that racism is constantly growing in America. They can never declare progress, acknowledge change, or permit racial tensions to cool. If racial hatred cannot be exaggerated, it must be presumed, and if it cannot be presumed from the facts, it must be invented. Every disputed incident becomes a national symbol, every tragedy becomes evidence of systemic oppression, and every unanswered question is treated as proof of a conspiracy. The facts, when they arrive, are often quietly and methodically ignored, and the industry moves on to its next outrage. In this instance, politicians have taken separate tragedies, mostly suicides, and stitched them together into a national racial conspiracy that the evidence does not support. It is essential to remember the genuine evil history of lynching, but it is equally important to respect the facts and not misuse historical tragedies for political gain.

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The Greg Laurie Show, September 20, 2026

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Chris Wright reports that despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, oil production in the Persian Gulf has reached pre-conflict levels, with 18 million barrels exported on a single day. This significant figure indicates that the US military's actions have successfully disrupted Iran's oil exports, leading to a stabilization of oil flow. However, Wright also highlights the challenges in refining and the impact of global conflicts on energy prices. The report underscores the complexities of the energy market, pointing out that while military actions have been effective, refining issues and political policies continue to influence energy costs. This discussion sheds light on the broader implications of international conflicts on global energy supplies and economic stability.

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WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - White House ?chief of ?staff Susie Wiles said ?in a ?social media post ?on ?Wednesday that she ?is free of cancer. President Donald ?Trump ?announced in March that ?Wiles, ?the first woman to serve ?in ?the ?position, had been ?diagnosed with ?early-stage ?breast cancer.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Fencing has gone up around the main Kennedy Center building, a day after the Trump-aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts center for repairs. That vote came after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building. The Republican had said in a social media post that the closure was needed for safety repairs. But he said the repairs, which Congress has allocated $257 million to cover, would only happen if the board was permitted to move forward with plans to add his name to the building.

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The Department of Justice has charged 5 people in connection with alleged Russian plots involving surveillance, recruitment and targeted killings. The DOJ says the 5 people allegedly worked for Russian intelligence services to "conduct attacks and murders around the world, including in the United States," adding the individuals were still at large.

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Charlie Kirk's family is taking legal action against Utah Valley University, alleging security failures contributed to his fatal shooting last year. A notice of claim filed this month accuses the university of ignoring warnings about unsecured rooftops overlooking the area where Kirk was speaking. According to the filing, a Turning Point USA representative warned the university police chief about rooftop access. The chief allegedly responded, "I got you covered." The family says the rooftop was never secured and that police lacked an adequate security plan. UVU says it is aware of the claim and will handle the matter through its established legal process. Kirk was shot and killed at the university in September 2025. The accused gunman, Tyler Robinson, has pleaded not guilty. Read more at Townhall.com: https://townhall.com/news/jeff-charles/2026/09/16/university-ignored-direct-warning-before-rooftop-assassin-murdered-charlie-kirk-n2683068

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo has crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood and burst into flames. Officials and the news outlet said at least three people were killed. The crash happened Tuesday while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and a city bus. NBC4 Los Angeles confirmed that two people were killed when the chopper went down. The Los Angeles Fire Department said one other person was killed on the ground. Officials said it crashed near a large storage facility in the neighborhood of Chatsworth in the San Fernando Valley. News crews were reporting on a collision from earlier in the day that killed at least two people and injured six others.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation, a move that could spur a sharp response from the White House. The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9% and, over time, could result in higher borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards. In a set of quarterly projections, the Fed also signaled that its rate-setting committee expects to hike rates a second time later this year to 4.1%. “Today’s policy action will support a timelier return” to the central bank’s 2% inflation goal, the Fed said in a statement. The move comes as Americans are already struggling with high costs for groceries, gas, and housing. Affordability has taken on a leading role in the upcoming midterm elections, just seven weeks away. The rate hike is a surprising turnaround for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, who was appointed by President Donald Trump and took over the top job in May. Warsh often suggested last year when under consideration by Trump that the Fed could reduce its key rate, echoing the president’s call for lower borrowing costs. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. WASHINGTON (AP) — Barely four months into the job, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is stuck between two strong and opposing forces: Financial markets that anticipate the central bank will raise interest rates, and President Donald Trump, who wants the Fed to cut them or leave them unchanged. Economists expect that on Wednesday, Warsh and his fellow policymakers will side with the markets. Warsh, economists say, has largely boxed himself into a rate hike after delivering a high-profile speech last month warning that inflation remains too far above the Fed's 2% target and might require higher borrowing costs to bring it down. A report last week showing inflation is still stubbornly high largely sealed investors' expectations. Warsh has faced this dilemma before. Soon after becoming chair May 22, he delivered tough rhetoric on inflation, but in late July the central bank left its key rate unchanged. After he provided little explanation for his decision at a press conference, investors pushed up longer-term interest rates, accelerating a process that is still ongoing. This week, the rate on the 10-year Treasury bond reached 5% for the first time in three years. Mortgage rates, which closely follow the 10-year Treasury, have also risen. If the Fed doesn't hike its key rate Wednesday, it risks a replay of what happened in late July, economists say. When investors expect inflation to stay high, they demand higher interest rates on government and corporate bonds to compensate. “That is the paradox: A hike now could lower long-term rates later,” Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, wrote in an email. “Restore faith in the 2% target, then the inflation premium can fall. Fail, and markets will tighten instead through higher mortgage rates, business borrowing costs and interest on the debt.” A quarter-point rate increase would be the first in three years and push the Fed's benchmark rate to about 3.9%. While campaigning for the top job last year, Warsh said the Fed could lower interest rates. But since getting the nod, the Iran war has sharply raised gas prices, lifting inflation to 3.7% in July, according to the Fed's preferred measure. In April 2025, before Trump's tariffs, it had fallen to 2.3%. Core inflation, which excludes the volatile food and energy categories, was 3.3% in July, up from 3% just before the Iran war. If the Fed forgoes a rate hike, it would risk being seen as giving in to pressure from the White House, which could undercut its credibility with financial markets. “Kevin cares about his legacy," said Kristin Forbes, an economics professor at MIT's Sloan School and former policymaker at the Bank of England. "And he knows that Fed chairs who follow political pressure instead of the economy do not go down well in the annals of history.” Trump harshly criticized Warsh's predecessor, Jerome Powell, for not cutting rates quickly enough. His Justice Department even launched a criminal investigation into Powell over brief testimony he delivered to Congress last year, though that probe was eventually dropped. Kevin Hassett, Trump's top economic adviser, was asked in an interview with Fox News on Sunday how Trump might react to a rate hike. “I’m sure he’s not going to be super happy about it, but he will defend the independence of Kevin Warsh above all,” Hassett said. Warsh might also have a measure of protection from the fact that his father-in-law is Ronald Lauder, a friend of Trump's and a billionaire donor to his campaigns. Even if Warsh decides to support a rate hike, it's not clear how many more will follow. It's unusual for the Fed to change rates just once. Typically the central bank embarks on a series of hikes or rate cuts to push the economy in the direction it seeks. There is one precedent for a single hike: In 1997, former chair Alan Greenspan lifted rates by a quarter-point in March of that year. Yet a financial crisis ignited in Asia that July, prompting the Fed to remain on hold. When the crisis worsened in 1998, the Fed ultimately cut rates three times that fall. For now, Wall Street investors anticipate the Fed will hike three times, with additional increases in December and March. But Jonathan Pingle, an economist at UBS, said it is possible that if future inflation data showed price increases cooling, the Fed could forgo more hikes. “They don't have to follow through on that if the data goes their way,” Pingle said. On Wednesday, the Fed will provide some hints about its next moves when it releases its quarterly economic projections, which will include a forecast of where its benchmark rate will be at the end of this year and next.

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Today, Uri Shacham, Chief of Staff and Deputy Director of Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency medical and blood services organization, joins Mike to shine a light on the extraordinary work being done on the front lines and the people who step up when others need help most. Mike invites listeners to learn more about this powerful organization—and consider how they can help support its lifesaving mission. Help support MDA go to savinglivesinisrael.org

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Mike revisits his reaction to Bo French’s controversial post and says he got it wrong the day before. The conversation shifts from accusations about race to a broader question about mass migration, the H-1B program, America’s culture, economy, borders and sovereignty—and whether Americans can have an honest debate about where the country goes from here.

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Ben Shapiro discusses the Daily Wire's new film "Run Hide Fight," which has sparked controversy. Shapiro explains that the film portrays a radical Islamic faction orchestrating a violent attack on a college campus, leading to backlash from those who view it as Islamophobic. Shapiro argues that the film accurately depicts the threat of radical Islam and highlights the sympathy some college students have for terrorists. Shapiro discusses the distinction between Islam and Islamism, arguing that importing people from Muslim-majority countries inevitably brings in those who support Islamism. Shapiro also addresses the Michigan Senate race, focusing on Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate with ties to radical Islamic groups, and the potential alliance between Marxists and radical Islamists within the Democratic Party.

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Charlie Kirk’s family is taking the first legal step toward a wrongful death lawsuit against Utah Valley University and the state of Utah, alleging security failures contributed to his assassination on campus last year. Attorneys representing Kirk’s family filed a notice of claim dated Sept. 9 with the Utah Attorney General’s Office. The filing is not yet a lawsuit, but preserves the family’s ability to pursue legal action against the public university and other government entities. Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative activist, was shot and killed while speaking before a crowd of roughly 3,000 people at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University in Orem on Sept. 10, 2025. Authorities say the fatal shot was fired from the rooftop of a nearby campus building. The family’s filing alleges a series of security failures involving the university, its police department and state officials. Among the allegations are inadequate staffing, the absence of a comprehensive written security plan and a failure to adequately secure or monitor rooftops surrounding the event. Attorneys say only six Utah Valley University police officers were assigned to an event attended by thousands of people, with no additional local law enforcement brought in to assist. The filing also alleges there were no metal detectors, physical security barriers or drones monitoring nearby rooftops. The family says rooftop security had been raised as a concern before Kirk took the stage. According to the notice, a Turning Point USA representative contacted UVU Police Chief Jeffrey Long after receiving information that students could access the roof of a building near the event. Long responded that security had the concern covered. The shot that killed Kirk was ultimately fired from a different campus rooftop. The notice argues that the danger of a rooftop attack should have received particular attention following other recent incidents of political violence, including the 2024 assassination attempt against President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Kirk’s family alleges reasonable security precautions could have prevented his death. Those allegations have not been proven in court. Utah Valley University previously commissioned an independent review of the shooting and its security response, saying the findings would be used to strengthen campus safety and preparedness. That review has not yet been publicly released. Tyler Robinson, 23, has been charged with aggravated murder and other offenses in Kirk’s killing. He has pleaded not guilty, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. The notice of claim names Utah Valley Unive

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Three people are dead after a helicopter providing aerial news coverage for NBC4 Los Angeles and Telemundo 52 crashed and burst into flames Tuesday evening in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles. NBC4 identified two of the victims as aerial journalist Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw. Both worked for Angel City Air, the company operating NewsChopper4 for the stations. A third person on the ground was also killed. Two other people were hospitalized following the crash. The helicopter went down shortly before 7 p.m. between two commercial buildings in the 9100 block of North Mason Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Moreno and Marciniw had been covering another deadly accident nearby involving an SUV and a Metro bus. Several television news helicopters were in the area reporting on that crash when NewsChopper4 went down. Witnesses described seeing the helicopter behaving unusually shortly before it crashed. One woman told NBC Los Angeles that she and her husband noticed the aircraft swaying before they saw smoke moments later. Authorities have not determined what caused the helicopter to go down. The impact sparked a fire that damaged four vehicles and two storage containers. More than 70 firefighters responded and quickly extinguished the flames. NBC4 announced the deaths of Moreno and Marciniw during an emotional live broadcast Tuesday night. The station and Telemundo 52 later released a joint statement expressing condolences to the victims’ families, friends and colleagues. Moreno, an Orange County native and Chapman University graduate, had worked in aerial news reporting since 2010. She provided breaking-news coverage for both NBC4 and Telemundo 52 and was known to viewers for reporting on everything from wildfires to police pursuits. Marciniw was a veteran pilot and flight instructor with more than three decades of flying experience. He and Moreno had regularly worked together aboard the news helicopter since 2023. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called Tuesday a tragic day for the city, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered condolences to the victims’ families and the NBC4 community. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash of the Eurocopter AS350 B2, with investigators expected at the scene Wednesday. The Federal Aviation Administration is also involved in the investigation. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Larry sits down with Bill O'Reilly to discuss his new book, "Confronting America: What Has to Change." Bill shares his perspectives on various pressing issues facing the nation, including the need for immigration reform, the state of education, and the dangers of drug legalization. Drawing from his extensive travels and business experience, Bill outlines specific solutions to these problems, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and practical governance. The conversation also touches on the disconnect between political promises and real-world outcomes, with Bill critiquing both liberal and conservative approaches. For those seeking insightful commentary and actionable solutions, Bill's latest book offers a thought-provoking manifesto on what needs to change in America today.

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Ben Shapiro discusses the political dynamics between the left, labor parties, and Islamic groups in Britain, highlighting a historical fusion of red and green ideologies in the Middle East. He emphasizes how the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979 was supported by both Communists and Islamists, ultimately resulting in the radical Muslims eliminating the Communists. Shapiro points out that these groups share a deep-seated disdain for Western civilization, particularly the United States, and how this common ground is driving the support for candidates like Abdul El-Sayed within the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Shapiro argues that this anti-American and anti-Semitic sentiment is not a bug but a feature that these candidates are banking on, contrasting the Democratic Party's tolerance of such views with the Republican Party's dismissal of similarly extreme beliefs.

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Cal Thomas joins Larry to discuss the recent trend of turning movies into Broadway musicals, the current uproar over Artificial Intelligence, and the implications of the Lindsay Clancy case. They also touch on the political climate in Washington and the controversy surrounding the Kennedy Center. Cal shares his views on the potential dangers of AI, the manufactured nature of recent legislative demands, and the troubling disconnect between cultural values and the protection of children. The conversation offers insightful commentary on contemporary issues, blending humor with serious reflection.

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Former Attorney General of Virginia Jason Miyares discusses pressing issues in the state, focusing on the changes in the parole board under Gov. Abigail Spanberger. Miyares criticizes the new board for approving parole at a significantly higher rate, releasing violent criminals early, and endangering public safety. The discussion also touches on the education curriculum regarding the September 11th attacks and upcoming constitutional amendments in Virginia. Miyares emphasizes the real-world consequences of left-wing governance and highlights the need for responsible leadership in the state.

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Larry O'Connor begins by introducing a segment discussing the removal of Macklemore from an Ed Sheeran concert lineup and citing concerns over Macklemore's controversial statements and actions. Larry is joined by Seth Mandel, Senior Editor of Commentary Magazine, who provides insights into the situation. The conversation delves into the broader implications of artists using their platforms for political statements, particularly in the context of the Israel-Gaza conflict. Seth highlights the complex financial and ideological support behind the anti-Semitic behavior seen on college campuses, emphasizing the tangled web of influences. The discussion also touches on the contrasting reactions within the music industry, with some artists like Pink standing against the politicization of concerts. Larry and Seth debate whether this incident might lead to a trend of artists focusing more on entertainment rather than activism, reflecting on the potential shifts in the industry's approach to political statements.

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TPUSA is Suing Utah Valley University for Lapse of Security in Charlie's Death

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Recent reports have claimed that America is witnessing a wave of racial lynchings, with several Democratic lawmakers, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, calling these deaths widespread modern-day lynchings and racial terror. Nearly 60 Democratic members of Congress signed a letter demanding a federal investigation. However, it is crucial to emphasize that any suspicious death deserves a thorough investigation, and every grieving family deserves answers. Yet, an investigation is meant to uncover the truth, not to validate a politically convenient narrative. Eight of the ten deaths highlighted in this supposed spike were ruled suicides following autopsies and physical examinations. Surveillance video in Georgia showed a young man walking alone into the woods before his death. In another case, video from Raleigh, North Carolina, showed a man carrying a cord, and his mother informed police that he had been struggling with mental health issues. Medical examiners found no defensive wounds, no signs of assault, and no evidence of another person's involvement in several cases. The remaining investigation in Michigan is still open, but in one case, the death of Tacey Fortune in Jackson, Mississippi, was properly ruled a homicide, and police made an arrest. The accused murderer is also black and knew the victim, and Fortune's own mother has stated that she does not believe that race was a factor. It's a terrible crime, but based on everything currently known, it is not evidence of white racial terror or a nationwide campaign of lynching. This incident reveals how America's so-called racism industry operates. This industry consists of politicians, professional activists, academics, consultants, nonprofits, and media outlets who derive benefits from convincing the public that racism is constantly growing in America. They can never declare progress, acknowledge change, or permit racial tensions to cool. If racial hatred cannot be exaggerated, it must be presumed, and if it cannot be presumed from the facts, it must be invented. Every disputed incident becomes a national symbol, every tragedy becomes evidence of systemic oppression, and every unanswered question is treated as proof of a conspiracy. The facts, when they arrive, are often quietly and methodically ignored, and the industry moves on to its next outrage. In this instance, politicians have taken separate tragedies, mostly suicides, and stitched them together into a national racial conspiracy that the evidence does not support. It is essential to remember the genuine evil history of lynching, but it is equally important to respect the facts and not misuse historical tragedies for political gain.

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The Greg Laurie Show, September 20, 2026

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Chris Wright reports that despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, oil production in the Persian Gulf has reached pre-conflict levels, with 18 million barrels exported on a single day. This significant figure indicates that the US military's actions have successfully disrupted Iran's oil exports, leading to a stabilization of oil flow. However, Wright also highlights the challenges in refining and the impact of global conflicts on energy prices. The report underscores the complexities of the energy market, pointing out that while military actions have been effective, refining issues and political policies continue to influence energy costs. This discussion sheds light on the broader implications of international conflicts on global energy supplies and economic stability.

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WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - White House ?chief of ?staff Susie Wiles said ?in a ?social media post ?on ?Wednesday that she ?is free of cancer. President Donald ?Trump ?announced in March that ?Wiles, ?the first woman to serve ?in ?the ?position, had been ?diagnosed with ?early-stage ?breast cancer.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Fencing has gone up around the main Kennedy Center building, a day after the Trump-aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts center for repairs. That vote came after a federal judge blocked the institution from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the building. The Republican had said in a social media post that the closure was needed for safety repairs. But he said the repairs, which Congress has allocated $257 million to cover, would only happen if the board was permitted to move forward with plans to add his name to the building.

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The Department of Justice has charged 5 people in connection with alleged Russian plots involving surveillance, recruitment and targeted killings. The DOJ says the 5 people allegedly worked for Russian intelligence services to "conduct attacks and murders around the world, including in the United States," adding the individuals were still at large.

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Charlie Kirk's family is taking legal action against Utah Valley University, alleging security failures contributed to his fatal shooting last year. A notice of claim filed this month accuses the university of ignoring warnings about unsecured rooftops overlooking the area where Kirk was speaking. According to the filing, a Turning Point USA representative warned the university police chief about rooftop access. The chief allegedly responded, "I got you covered." The family says the rooftop was never secured and that police lacked an adequate security plan. UVU says it is aware of the claim and will handle the matter through its established legal process. Kirk was shot and killed at the university in September 2025. The accused gunman, Tyler Robinson, has pleaded not guilty. Read more at Townhall.com: https://townhall.com/news/jeff-charles/2026/09/16/university-ignored-direct-warning-before-rooftop-assassin-murdered-charlie-kirk-n2683068

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo has crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood and burst into flames. Officials and the news outlet said at least three people were killed. The crash happened Tuesday while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and a city bus. NBC4 Los Angeles confirmed that two people were killed when the chopper went down. The Los Angeles Fire Department said one other person was killed on the ground. Officials said it crashed near a large storage facility in the neighborhood of Chatsworth in the San Fernando Valley. News crews were reporting on a collision from earlier in the day that killed at least two people and injured six others.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation, a move that could spur a sharp response from the White House. The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9% and, over time, could result in higher borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans, and credit cards. In a set of quarterly projections, the Fed also signaled that its rate-setting committee expects to hike rates a second time later this year to 4.1%. “Today’s policy action will support a timelier return” to the central bank’s 2% inflation goal, the Fed said in a statement. The move comes as Americans are already struggling with high costs for groceries, gas, and housing. Affordability has taken on a leading role in the upcoming midterm elections, just seven weeks away. The rate hike is a surprising turnaround for Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, who was appointed by President Donald Trump and took over the top job in May. Warsh often suggested last year when under consideration by Trump that the Fed could reduce its key rate, echoing the president’s call for lower borrowing costs. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. WASHINGTON (AP) — Barely four months into the job, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is stuck between two strong and opposing forces: Financial markets that anticipate the central bank will raise interest rates, and President Donald Trump, who wants the Fed to cut them or leave them unchanged. Economists expect that on Wednesday, Warsh and his fellow policymakers will side with the markets. Warsh, economists say, has largely boxed himself into a rate hike after delivering a high-profile speech last month warning that inflation remains too far above the Fed's 2% target and might require higher borrowing costs to bring it down. A report last week showing inflation is still stubbornly high largely sealed investors' expectations. Warsh has faced this dilemma before. Soon after becoming chair May 22, he delivered tough rhetoric on inflation, but in late July the central bank left its key rate unchanged. After he provided little explanation for his decision at a press conference, investors pushed up longer-term interest rates, accelerating a process that is still ongoing. This week, the rate on the 10-year Treasury bond reached 5% for the first time in three years. Mortgage rates, which closely follow the 10-year Treasury, have also risen. If the Fed doesn't hike its key rate Wednesday, it risks a replay of what happened in late July, economists say. When investors expect inflation to stay high, they demand higher interest rates on government and corporate bonds to compensate. “That is the paradox: A hike now could lower long-term rates later,” Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG, wrote in an email. “Restore faith in the 2% target, then the inflation premium can fall. Fail, and markets will tighten instead through higher mortgage rates, business borrowing costs and interest on the debt.” A quarter-point rate increase would be the first in three years and push the Fed's benchmark rate to about 3.9%. While campaigning for the top job last year, Warsh said the Fed could lower interest rates. But since getting the nod, the Iran war has sharply raised gas prices, lifting inflation to 3.7% in July, according to the Fed's preferred measure. In April 2025, before Trump's tariffs, it had fallen to 2.3%. Core inflation, which excludes the volatile food and energy categories, was 3.3% in July, up from 3% just before the Iran war. If the Fed forgoes a rate hike, it would risk being seen as giving in to pressure from the White House, which could undercut its credibility with financial markets. “Kevin cares about his legacy," said Kristin Forbes, an economics professor at MIT's Sloan School and former policymaker at the Bank of England. "And he knows that Fed chairs who follow political pressure instead of the economy do not go down well in the annals of history.” Trump harshly criticized Warsh's predecessor, Jerome Powell, for not cutting rates quickly enough. His Justice Department even launched a criminal investigation into Powell over brief testimony he delivered to Congress last year, though that probe was eventually dropped. Kevin Hassett, Trump's top economic adviser, was asked in an interview with Fox News on Sunday how Trump might react to a rate hike. “I’m sure he’s not going to be super happy about it, but he will defend the independence of Kevin Warsh above all,” Hassett said. Warsh might also have a measure of protection from the fact that his father-in-law is Ronald Lauder, a friend of Trump's and a billionaire donor to his campaigns. Even if Warsh decides to support a rate hike, it's not clear how many more will follow. It's unusual for the Fed to change rates just once. Typically the central bank embarks on a series of hikes or rate cuts to push the economy in the direction it seeks. There is one precedent for a single hike: In 1997, former chair Alan Greenspan lifted rates by a quarter-point in March of that year. Yet a financial crisis ignited in Asia that July, prompting the Fed to remain on hold. When the crisis worsened in 1998, the Fed ultimately cut rates three times that fall. For now, Wall Street investors anticipate the Fed will hike three times, with additional increases in December and March. But Jonathan Pingle, an economist at UBS, said it is possible that if future inflation data showed price increases cooling, the Fed could forgo more hikes. “They don't have to follow through on that if the data goes their way,” Pingle said. On Wednesday, the Fed will provide some hints about its next moves when it releases its quarterly economic projections, which will include a forecast of where its benchmark rate will be at the end of this year and next.

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Today, Uri Shacham, Chief of Staff and Deputy Director of Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency medical and blood services organization, joins Mike to shine a light on the extraordinary work being done on the front lines and the people who step up when others need help most. Mike invites listeners to learn more about this powerful organization—and consider how they can help support its lifesaving mission. Help support MDA go to savinglivesinisrael.org

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Mike revisits his reaction to Bo French’s controversial post and says he got it wrong the day before. The conversation shifts from accusations about race to a broader question about mass migration, the H-1B program, America’s culture, economy, borders and sovereignty—and whether Americans can have an honest debate about where the country goes from here.

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Ben Shapiro discusses the Daily Wire's new film "Run Hide Fight," which has sparked controversy. Shapiro explains that the film portrays a radical Islamic faction orchestrating a violent attack on a college campus, leading to backlash from those who view it as Islamophobic. Shapiro argues that the film accurately depicts the threat of radical Islam and highlights the sympathy some college students have for terrorists. Shapiro discusses the distinction between Islam and Islamism, arguing that importing people from Muslim-majority countries inevitably brings in those who support Islamism. Shapiro also addresses the Michigan Senate race, focusing on Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate with ties to radical Islamic groups, and the potential alliance between Marxists and radical Islamists within the Democratic Party.

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Charlie Kirk’s family is taking the first legal step toward a wrongful death lawsuit against Utah Valley University and the state of Utah, alleging security failures contributed to his assassination on campus last year. Attorneys representing Kirk’s family filed a notice of claim dated Sept. 9 with the Utah Attorney General’s Office. The filing is not yet a lawsuit, but preserves the family’s ability to pursue legal action against the public university and other government entities. Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA and a prominent conservative activist, was shot and killed while speaking before a crowd of roughly 3,000 people at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University in Orem on Sept. 10, 2025. Authorities say the fatal shot was fired from the rooftop of a nearby campus building. The family’s filing alleges a series of security failures involving the university, its police department and state officials. Among the allegations are inadequate staffing, the absence of a comprehensive written security plan and a failure to adequately secure or monitor rooftops surrounding the event. Attorneys say only six Utah Valley University police officers were assigned to an event attended by thousands of people, with no additional local law enforcement brought in to assist. The filing also alleges there were no metal detectors, physical security barriers or drones monitoring nearby rooftops. The family says rooftop security had been raised as a concern before Kirk took the stage. According to the notice, a Turning Point USA representative contacted UVU Police Chief Jeffrey Long after receiving information that students could access the roof of a building near the event. Long responded that security had the concern covered. The shot that killed Kirk was ultimately fired from a different campus rooftop. The notice argues that the danger of a rooftop attack should have received particular attention following other recent incidents of political violence, including the 2024 assassination attempt against President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Kirk’s family alleges reasonable security precautions could have prevented his death. Those allegations have not been proven in court. Utah Valley University previously commissioned an independent review of the shooting and its security response, saying the findings would be used to strengthen campus safety and preparedness. That review has not yet been publicly released. Tyler Robinson, 23, has been charged with aggravated murder and other offenses in Kirk’s killing. He has pleaded not guilty, and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. The notice of claim names Utah Valley Unive

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Three people are dead after a helicopter providing aerial news coverage for NBC4 Los Angeles and Telemundo 52 crashed and burst into flames Tuesday evening in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles. NBC4 identified two of the victims as aerial journalist Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw. Both worked for Angel City Air, the company operating NewsChopper4 for the stations. A third person on the ground was also killed. Two other people were hospitalized following the crash. The helicopter went down shortly before 7 p.m. between two commercial buildings in the 9100 block of North Mason Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Moreno and Marciniw had been covering another deadly accident nearby involving an SUV and a Metro bus. Several television news helicopters were in the area reporting on that crash when NewsChopper4 went down. Witnesses described seeing the helicopter behaving unusually shortly before it crashed. One woman told NBC Los Angeles that she and her husband noticed the aircraft swaying before they saw smoke moments later. Authorities have not determined what caused the helicopter to go down. The impact sparked a fire that damaged four vehicles and two storage containers. More than 70 firefighters responded and quickly extinguished the flames. NBC4 announced the deaths of Moreno and Marciniw during an emotional live broadcast Tuesday night. The station and Telemundo 52 later released a joint statement expressing condolences to the victims’ families, friends and colleagues. Moreno, an Orange County native and Chapman University graduate, had worked in aerial news reporting since 2010. She provided breaking-news coverage for both NBC4 and Telemundo 52 and was known to viewers for reporting on everything from wildfires to police pursuits. Marciniw was a veteran pilot and flight instructor with more than three decades of flying experience. He and Moreno had regularly worked together aboard the news helicopter since 2023. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called Tuesday a tragic day for the city, while California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered condolences to the victims’ families and the NBC4 community. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash of the Eurocopter AS350 B2, with investigators expected at the scene Wednesday. The Federal Aviation Administration is also involved in the investigation. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Larry sits down with Bill O'Reilly to discuss his new book, "Confronting America: What Has to Change." Bill shares his perspectives on various pressing issues facing the nation, including the need for immigration reform, the state of education, and the dangers of drug legalization. Drawing from his extensive travels and business experience, Bill outlines specific solutions to these problems, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and practical governance. The conversation also touches on the disconnect between political promises and real-world outcomes, with Bill critiquing both liberal and conservative approaches. For those seeking insightful commentary and actionable solutions, Bill's latest book offers a thought-provoking manifesto on what needs to change in America today.

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Ben Shapiro discusses the political dynamics between the left, labor parties, and Islamic groups in Britain, highlighting a historical fusion of red and green ideologies in the Middle East. He emphasizes how the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979 was supported by both Communists and Islamists, ultimately resulting in the radical Muslims eliminating the Communists. Shapiro points out that these groups share a deep-seated disdain for Western civilization, particularly the United States, and how this common ground is driving the support for candidates like Abdul El-Sayed within the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Shapiro argues that this anti-American and anti-Semitic sentiment is not a bug but a feature that these candidates are banking on, contrasting the Democratic Party's tolerance of such views with the Republican Party's dismissal of similarly extreme beliefs.

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Cal Thomas joins Larry to discuss the recent trend of turning movies into Broadway musicals, the current uproar over Artificial Intelligence, and the implications of the Lindsay Clancy case. They also touch on the political climate in Washington and the controversy surrounding the Kennedy Center. Cal shares his views on the potential dangers of AI, the manufactured nature of recent legislative demands, and the troubling disconnect between cultural values and the protection of children. The conversation offers insightful commentary on contemporary issues, blending humor with serious reflection.

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Former Attorney General of Virginia Jason Miyares discusses pressing issues in the state, focusing on the changes in the parole board under Gov. Abigail Spanberger. Miyares criticizes the new board for approving parole at a significantly higher rate, releasing violent criminals early, and endangering public safety. The discussion also touches on the education curriculum regarding the September 11th attacks and upcoming constitutional amendments in Virginia. Miyares emphasizes the real-world consequences of left-wing governance and highlights the need for responsible leadership in the state.

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Larry O'Connor begins by introducing a segment discussing the removal of Macklemore from an Ed Sheeran concert lineup and citing concerns over Macklemore's controversial statements and actions. Larry is joined by Seth Mandel, Senior Editor of Commentary Magazine, who provides insights into the situation. The conversation delves into the broader implications of artists using their platforms for political statements, particularly in the context of the Israel-Gaza conflict. Seth highlights the complex financial and ideological support behind the anti-Semitic behavior seen on college campuses, emphasizing the tangled web of influences. The discussion also touches on the contrasting reactions within the music industry, with some artists like Pink standing against the politicization of concerts. Larry and Seth debate whether this incident might lead to a trend of artists focusing more on entertainment rather than activism, reflecting on the potential shifts in the industry's approach to political statements.

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