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Erika Kirk says she supports Second Amendment, her husband’s death was not a gun problem

Friday, December 5 by TNND

President Donald Trump, with Erika Kirk, walks out to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom for Charlie Kirk to his widow Erika Kirk, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)WASHINGTON (TNND) — Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk said during a New York Times conference... Read More.

Tulsa public defender no longer employed by office following Kirk comment backlash

Friday, September 19 by KTUL

The Tulsa County Public Defender's Office has confirmed that Chance Bennett is no longer employed with their office.Bennett had come under harsh criticism for comments she made on her Facebook page following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Bennett, who works in the juvenile division, posted online that she was glad... Read More.

Senator Seifried Files Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk, Denouncing Political Violence

Wednesday, September 17 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Ally Seifried, R-Claremore, has filed a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of conservative leader Charlie Kirk.Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated on Wednesday while speaking at a campus event at a Utah college. The 31-year-old activist devoted his career to getting young people involved... Read More.

Trump says suspect in assassination of Charlie Kirk in custody

Friday, September 12 by TNND

OREM, Utah (TNND) — President Donald Trump said on Friday, "with a high degree of certainty," that the suspect in the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk is in custody.Trump announced the breaking news during a live interview with "Fox & Friends," adding that "someone very close to him... Read More.

Analyst Matthew Dowd loses his MSNBC job following his Charlie Kirk commentary

Friday, September 12 by AP

Matthew Dowd, chief campaign strategist for the Bush-Cheney 2004 presidential campaign, speaks at the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service in Little Rock, Ark., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)Political analyst Matthew Dowd is out of a job at MSNBC after his on-air comment following conservative activist Read More.

Kirk Hamlin receives May Golden Apple Award

Thursday, May 20 by Lyman James

Kirk Hamlin, teacher at West Middle School, has been awarded the May Golden Apple Award. This program gives local teachers community-wide recognition for the creative ways they support, motivate and encourage a lifetime of learning in and out of the classroom. The Golden Apple Program is made possible by community partners Kenny Wheeler Farmers... Read More.