Overview

• Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot during an event at Utah Valley University and later died, according to Turning Point USA’s chief operating officer.
• Speaker Mike Johnson led a moment of silence on the House floor and called for an end to political violence.
• After the observance, Rep. Lauren Boebert requested a spoken prayer and Democrats shouted “no.”
• Rep. Anna Paulina Luna yelled at Democrats as Johnson repeatedly banged the gavel to restore order.
• Lawmakers referenced a same-day Colorado high school shooting, with shouts to “pass some gun laws,” underscoring disputes over guns and rhetoric.