Vice President J.D. Vance announced he would host ‘The Charlie Kirk Show’ on Monday to pay tribute to the Turning Point USA founder. “Tomorrow, I will have the honor of hosting the Charlie Kirk Show. Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend,” Vance said. The show will stream on Rumble at 12:00pm ET Monday. Tomorrow, I will have the honor of hosting the Charlie Kirk Show. Please join me as I pay tribute to my friend. 12:00PM EThttps://t.co/oemvxJ18Mq pic.twitter.com/eSMpx8xE3X — JD Vance (@JDVance) September 15, 2025 More from the New York Post: Vance and Kirk were close friends for many years – long before the now-VP was even involved in politics. In a letter penned to Kirk that was shared after he was shot and killed at Utah Valley University, Vance reflected on their time together. He noted that Kirk was one of the first people he reached out to when he decided to run for the US Senate in 2021, and that Kirk helped connect him with others who could help shape his campaign – including Donald Trump Jr. He added that Kirk was one of his most dedicated advocates over the years, and even guided Trump’s VP selection until they landed on Vance. The vice president learned that Kirk had been shot over text during a meeting in the West Wing. Some of those messages were in groups where Kirk was included, and many were reaching out to let him know they were praying for him. Vance posted a lengthy tribute to Kirk on X, reflecting on their friendship. “A while ago, probably in 2017, I appeared on Tucker Carlson’s Fox show to talk about God knows what. Afterwards a name I barely knew sent me a DM on twitter and told me I did a great job. It was Charlie Kirk, and that moment of kindness began a friendship that lasted until today,” Vance said. A while ago, probably in 2017, I appeared on Tucker Carlson's Fox show to talk about God knows what. Afterwards a name I barely knew sent me a DM on twitter and told me I did a great job. It was Charlie Kirk, and that moment of kindness began a friendship that lasted until today.… — JD Vance (@JDVance) September 11, 2025 Full text: A while ago, probably in 2017, I appeared on Tucker Carlson’s Fox show to talk about God knows what. Afterwards a name I barely knew sent me a DM on twitter and told me I did a great job. It was Charlie Kirk, and that moment of kindness began a friendship that lasted until today. Charlie was fascinated by ideas and always willing to learn and change his mind. Like me, he was skeptical of Donald Trump in 2016. Like me, he came to see President Trump as the only figure capable of moving American politics away from the globalism that had dominated for our entire lives. When others were right, he learned from them. When he was right–as he usually was–he was generous. With Charlie, the attitude was never, “I told you so.” But: “welcome.” Charlie was one of the first people I called when I thought about running for senate in early 2021. I was interested but skeptical there was a pathway. We talked through everything, from the strategy to the fundraising to the grassroots of the movement he knew so well. He introduced me to some of the people who would run my campaign and also to Donald Trump Jr. “Like his dad, he’s misunderstood. He’s extremely smart, and very much on our wavelength.” Don took a call from me because Charlie asked him too. Long before I ever committed (even in my mind) to running, Charlie had me speak to his donors at a TPUSA event. He walked me around the room and introduced me. He gave me honest feedback on my remarks. He had no reason to do this, no expectation that I’d go anywhere. I was polling, at that point, well below 5 percent. He did it because we were friends, and because he was a good man. When I became the VP nominee–something Charlie advocated for both in public and private–Charlie was there for me. I was so glad to be part of the president’s team, but candidly surprised by the effect it had on our family. Our kids, especially our oldest, struggled with the attention and the constant presence of the protective detail. I felt this acute sense of guilt, that I had conscripted my kids into this life without getting their permission. And Charlie was constantly calling and texting, checking on our family and offering guidance and prayers. Some of our most successful events were organized not by the campaign, but by TPUSA. He wasn’t just a thinker, he was a doer, turning big ideas into bigger events with thousands of activists. And after every event, he would give me a big hug, tell me he was praying for me, and ask me what he could do. “You focus on Wisconsin,” he’d tell me. “Arizona is in the bag.” And it was. Charlie genuinely believed in and loved Jesus Christ. He had a profound faith. We used to argue about Catholicism and Protestantism and who was right about minor doctrinal questions. Because he loved God, he wanted to understand him. Someone else pointed out that Charlie died doing what he loved: discussing ideas. He would go into these hostile crowds and answer their questions. If it was a friendly crowd, and a progressive asked a question to jeers from the audience, he’d encourage his fans to calm down and let everyone speak. He exemplified a foundational virtue of our Republic: the willingness to speak openly and debate ideas. Charlie had an uncanny ability to know when to push the envelope and when to be more conventional. I’ve seen people attack him for years for being wrong on this or that issue publicly, never realizing that privately he was working to broaden the scope of acceptable debate. He was a great family man. I was talking to President Trump in the Oval Office today, and he said, “I know he was a very good friend of yours.” I nodded silently, and President Trump observed that Charlie really loved his family. The president was right. Charlie was so proud of Erika and the two kids. He was so happy to be a father. And he felt such gratitude for having found a woman of God with whom he could build a family. Charlie Kirk was a true friend. The kind of guy you could say something to and know it would always stay with him. I am on more than a few group chats with Charlie and people he introduced me to over the years. We celebrate weddings and babies, bust each other’s chops, and mourn the loss of loved ones. We talk about politics and policy and sports and life. These group chats include people at the very highest level of our government. They trusted him, loved him, and knew he’d always have their backs. And because he was a true friend ,you could instinctively trust the people Charlie introduced you to. So much of the success we’ve had in this administration traces directly to Charlie’s ability to organize and convene. He didn’t just help us win in 2024, he helped us staff the entire government. I was in a meeting in the West Wing when those group chats started lighting up with people telling Charlie they were praying for him. And that’s how I learned the news that my friend had been shot. I prayed a lot over the next hour, as first good news and then bad trickled in. God didn’t answer those prayers, and that’s OK. He had other plans. And now that Charlie is in heaven, I’ll ask him to talk to big man directly on behalf of his family, his friends, and the country he loved so dearly. You ran a good race, my friend. We’ve got it from here. “JD Vance and Marco Rubio would be one of the most formidable presidential tickets ever assembled,” Kirk said in August. Let's stay focused on the work in front of us, but I'll say this much for now… JD Vance and Marco Rubio would be one of the most formidable presidential tickets ever assembled. Okay, back to work. Onward! pic.twitter.com/VJiSQdOFik — Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) August 5, 2025 The Hill noted: On Thursday, Vance and second lady Usha Vance flew to Utah to bring Kirk’s family and his casket home to Phoenix on Air Force Two. Andrew Kolvet, a producer of “The Charlie Kirk Show,” hosted Friday’s program, joined by alongside Kirk’s friends Tyler Bowyer, Jack Posobiec and Blake Neff, NewsNation reported.

A bill proposed by Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL), the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, would allegedly give Secretary of State Marco Rubio the power to revoke U.S. passports. Critics claim the bill’s vague language could allow Rubio to revoke U.S. passports from citizens who criticize Israel. Congressman Brian Mast has introduced a bill that would allow the State Department to revoke the passports of Americans who oppose Israel. Under the legislation, anyone the State Department determines has “knowingly aided, assisted, abetted, or otherwise provided material… pic.twitter.com/1ogy1zq7oy — AF Post (@AFpost) September 13, 2025 “A new bill in Congress could let Sec. Rubio revoke U.S. passports from citizens who criticize Israel, the Intercept reports. The proposal comes after Rubio already revoked visas and green cards of foreign nationals, including a Turkish student who wrote an op-ed against Israel,” Mario Nawfal wrote. “The bill cites ‘material support for terrorism,’ but critics warn this vague language could be twisted to punish speech, protests, or even journalism. Civil liberties groups say the move risks turning political dissent into a crime and creating a ‘thought police’ system that silences critics of U.S. allies,” he continued. U.S. LAWMAKERS PUSH BILL TO STRIP PASSPORTS OVER ISRAEL CRITICISM A new bill in Congress could let Sec. Rubio revoke U.S. passports from citizens who criticize Israel, the Intercept reports. The proposal comes after Rubio already revoked visas and green cards of foreign… pic.twitter.com/SNulDgpY0W — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) September 13, 2025 The bill is part of a larger State Department reorganization and is set for a hearing on Wednesday. “As Chairman, I made a promise to restore command and control-and this legislation delivers. It ensures every dollar and every diplomat puts America First and is accountable to the president’s foreign policy. It also prevents ideologues masquerading as diplomats from using their posts to push left-wing agendas instead of America’s interests. This bill is not just a reform for today, or for President Trump; it is a lasting framework that will strengthen the State Department and benefit every commander-in-chief who follows,” Mast said. More from The Intercept: Mast’s legislation says that it takes aim at “terrorists and traffickers,” but critics say it could be used to deny American citizens the right to travel based solely on their speech. (The State Department said it doesn’t comment on pending legislation.) Seth Stern, the director of advocacy at Freedom of the Press Foundation, said the bill would open the door to “thought policing at the hands of one individual.” “Marco Rubio has claimed the power to designate people terrorist supporters based solely on what they think and say,” Stern said, “even if what they say doesn’t include a word about a terrorist organization or terrorism.” Mast, for his part, has publicly voiced his support for “kicking terrorist sympathizers out of our country.” At the time, he was talking about deporting Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian green-card holder who the Trump administration detained and attempted to deport based on what critics of the move said were his pro-Palestine views. Mast’s new bill claims to target a narrow set of people. One section grants the secretary of state the power to revoke or refuse to issue passports for people who have been convicted — or merely charged — of material support for terrorism. (Mast’s office did not respond to a request for comment.) Kia Hamadanchy, a senior policy counsel at the American Civil Liberties Union, said that language would accomplish little in practice, since terror convictions come with stiff prison sentences and pre-trial defendants are typically denied bail. “Authorizes the State Department to revoke passports to any individual who been charged, convicted, or determined to have knowingly aided, assisted, abetted, or otherwise provided material support to a foreign terrorist organization,” the House Foreign Affairs Committee stated in a press release. Mast, who formerly volunteered alongside the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), received immense criticism for wearing an Israeli military uniform on the House floor. Republican Congressman Brian Mast wearing an IDF uniform tells you what? Brian Mast served in both the US Army & The IDF. What happens when members of Congress and our government hold dual citizenship US/Israel? What happens if something is not in America’s best interests.… pic.twitter.com/761E6h18vz — MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) August 6, 2025 The Hill reported in 2023: Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) arrived Friday on Capitol Hill wearing his military uniform from his service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in a display of unity with the country following the Palestinian militant group Hamas’s surprise attack last weekend. “As the only member to serve with both the United States Army and the Israel Defense Forces, I will always stand with Israel,” Mast wrote in a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, alongside several photos of him wearing the uniform Friday. Mast similarly invoked his IDF service in a post on X immediately following the attack on Hamas, writing at the time, “As the only Member of Congress who has worn the uniform of both the U.S. Army and the Israeli Defense Forces, I know that those on the ground are willing to give their last breath for their country and for their friends, family, and neighbors. My prayers are with them.” Read the full press release from the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Review by Shawn Perry Up until recently, Steven Wilson hadn’t been to Los Angeles on his own in a long time. “Seven years,” he remarked at one point during his two-set performance at the Wiltern. Things can change a lot in seven years. In Wilson’s case, that meant pulling back on his pop music experiments and coming back to his unique brand of exquisitely well-arranged and produced prog. His 2025 solo release, The Overview is a return to form to a certain degree. At the same time, it pushes the bounds of techno that transcend the “size beyond one yottameter.” In a concert setting, The Overview becomes a visually and sonically charged “super cluster complex” to bait the senses. For a mixed Wiltern audience of young and old, predominantly male, it was immersive, hard-edged at one turn, subtle and comforting at the other. Wilson and his band — guitarist Randy McStine, keyboardist Adam Holzman, bassist Nick Beggs, and drummer Craig Blundell —  basked largely in the shadows as characters, collages, and constellations of various shapes and sizes danced and dangled on the screen overhead. For the first half of the piece, entitled “Objects Outlive Us,” Wilson stood at centerstage, in his usual barefooted, t-shirt and jeans attire, his voice ricocheting against the walls during the surreal sound montage of “No Monkey’s Paw” before the players unite in harmony on “The Buddha of the Modern Age,” with lyrics that are anything but harmonious. It all flows into the night’s first foot tapper, “Objects: Meanwhile.” Wilson had an arsenal of guitars and keyboards within reach and mainly stuck to the center of the stage, though he later jokingly quipped the two Americans — McStine and Holzman — at stage left charged a “tariff,” which is why he spent more time at stage right. Each player, in his own right, was essential to make it all come together. McStine, who also toured with Porcupine Tree and plays on The Overview, has proven to be the perfect foil for Wilson’s music, nailing the guitar breaks with his own panache, equally adept at the background vocals and harmonies, and providing sound design and effects. Holzman’s role in Steven Wilson’s solo career has been crucial since 2013, his piano and synth work especially part of the fabric. For a guy who once played with Miles Davis, he stayed in his lane for the most, occasionally engaging with McStine on solos. Maybe it’s their way of making up for the “tariffs”. Of course, the engine room is as sturdy and shiny as they come. Beggs’ incalculable bass and Chapman stick work is the gooey glue that keeps everything cocked and loaded, while Blundell drove the beat with tight precision and a slight hint of nuance to send shivers through the vains of every wannabe drummer in the theater’s first four sections. Having also appeared on The Overview, it’s difficult to imagine any other drummer pulling it off as effectively. The instrumental “Cosmic Sons Of Toil” was one of the night’s showcase moments of how the musicians meshed and maneuvered through the many shades of Steven Wilson’s soundscapes. Then things turned interdimensional when a full-on techno subterfuge rose up, the lights went down, and a computerized recording of Wilson’s wife Rotem reading measurements of the largest structural elements of the observable universe, which appeared on the screen as calculations giving way to angelic bodies of cosmic color and galactic wonderment. The players once again coalesced, this time for “A Beautiful Infinity,” perhaps the most radiant and eloquent track on The Overview. Simple yet powerful, the song flowered in Pink Floyd perfection while the audience sat, entranced, enraptured, and seized by the execution and existential mystery of the piece. At its conclusion, the standing ovation washed over Wilson and company like an effusive christening, once and all confirming that the artist’s return was well worth the wait. After a short intermission, the second half of the program loosened up with an array of selections from Wilson’ solo catalog. There were huge servings pulled from two particular albums — 2015’s Hand. Cannot. Erase. and 2023’s The Harmony Codex — for possible reasons of economy and accessibility. They certainly bring the best of Wilson’s prog and pop sensibilities together, and the former is his most successful in the States. They cut through a spicy slice of Porcupine Tree’s “Dislocated Day” before landing on the ballad “Pariah,” featuring a duet between Wilson and the filmed segment of the video with Ninet Tayeb. The main set ended on a somber note with “Harmony Korine,” the first single from the singer’s solo debut album, Insurgentes, followed by the instrumental, “Vermillioncore.” Before starting the two-song encore, Wilson asked the audience to stand up and explained that he wasn’t going to be playing what most bands play for the encore because: “We have no hit singles,” as he said, adding that they wouldn’t be playing “Smoke On The Water” or “Freebird.” It started with “Ancestral,” then the familiar piano notes announced, “The Raven That Refused To Sing.” The crowd sat mesmerized by the video and the stark notes that filled in the gaps as the song built into a wall of sound. Wilson’s fading vocal closed out the song and the night. As the audience made their way out, you got the feeling that Steven Wilson would be back much sooner than the previous seven-year gap with a whole new batch of sights and sounds to dazzle the senses.  

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Vice President JD Vance will be hosting “The Charlie Kirk Show” live from the White House on Monday afternoon. Kirk, the 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated by a sniper during…