Overview

• Utah County charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with aggravated murder and related counts, and prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty.
• Court filings cite alleged texts and a note referencing an opportunity to “take out Charlie Kirk,” while officials have not declared a motive.
• Media repercussions grew as The Washington Post fired columnist Karen Attiah, MSNBC dismissed analyst Matthew Dowd, and Illinois anchor Beni Rae Harmony resigned after saying she was suspended for an on-air tribute.
• An ABC livestream drew criticism after reporter Matt Gutman called the suspect’s messages “touching,” prompting rebukes from Republicans including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
• Online fundraisers have collected nearly $8 million for Kirk’s family, as conservative activists signal they will continue public events with added precautions.