Overview

• The Kennedy Center reported a full house for the public vigil, with attendees including House Speaker Mike Johnson, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
• Johnson said on CBS News that Kirk’s assassination could mark a turning point for the country and urged political leaders to turn down the rhetoric.
• Authorities say Kirk was killed in a targeted attack at Utah Valley University, and 22-year-old Tyler Robinson is jailed on aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury.
• Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said the suspect is not cooperating as investigators pursue forensic and digital analysis to determine motive.
• Multiple sources told CBS News the White House is preparing a $58 million request to bolster executive and judicial security, and services include an Arizona funeral next week followed by a Sept. 21 memorial at State Farm Stadium.