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Trump Administration Backs GOP Push to Crack Down on Speech After Kirk Assassination

  Vice President JD Vance, right, Second Lady Usha Vance, center, and Erika Kirk, holding a cross on a chain, deplane Air Force Two, carrying the body of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination at a Utah college campus, the Trump administration has aligned with Republican leaders in a sweeping campaign to target individuals whose comments about the killing are deemed inappropriate or celebratory. Vice President JD Vance urged the public to report anyone making such remarks — even suggesting contacting their employers — while pledging to go after major donors to liberal causes. Several Republican-led states, including Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas, have launched investigations into teachers accused of making critical or mocking statements about Kirk. The U.S. military has also encouraged service members and civilians to report those who...
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Wall Street Ends a Volatile Week Almost Where It Started

 

After a tumultuous week that saw sharp swings and market uncertainty, Wall Street managed to claw back some losses and finish almost where it began. Here are the key takeaways:

  1. Steady Recovery: The S&P 500 index showed resilience, gaining 0.3% on Friday. This followed its best day since 2022, and it’s now close to erasing the brutal losses suffered earlier in the week.

  2. Mixed Performance: The Dow Jones Industrial Average also edged up by 25 points (0.1%), while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.2%. Both indexes are still on track for slight weekly losses.

  3. Market Factors: The Japanese yen’s sudden strengthening caused turbulence as traders scrambled out of a popular trade. Additionally, concerns about a slowing U.S. economy weighed on investor sentiment.

  4. Upcoming Reports: Next week, investors will closely watch updates on consumer spending at U.S. retailers. These reports could drive further market swings.

In summary, Wall Street weathered a stormy week, and while uncertainties remain, it’s poised for stability as we head into the next trading days. 


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