Overview

• After vowing on a podcast to “go after” hate speech, the attorney general clarified that only speech crossing into threats of violence is criminal, citing federal laws on true threats.
• Prominent conservatives and civil‑liberties groups said her initial framing contradicts Supreme Court precedent, with some figures, including Justin Amash, calling for her resignation.
• President Trump did not distance himself from the remarks, telling an ABC reporter the administration could “go after” outlets he views as unfair as aides preview actions against left‑leaning networks.
• The State Department is revoking visas for people found to have celebrated Kirk’s killing, and Bondi said DOJ civil‑rights staff are reviewing an Office Depot refusal to print memorial posters.
• Suspect Tyler Robinson remains in custody with prosecutors preparing charges in the assassination, while the administration’s rhetoric fuels concerns about chilling lawful speech.