In the hours after the assassination Wednesday afternoon of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson held a moment of silence. When Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., asked if someone would lead the House in a spoken prayer, some Democrats erupted in objection, shouting “no” and other jeers at Republican members. On Monday evening, however, there was a prayer in the Capitol for Kirk. House Republican leaders gathered together in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall for a vigil honoring his life.  The memorial vigil, led by Johnson, R-La., and House Republican leadership, honored Kirk, 31, with prayers and personal reflections from some of the nation’s leaders that knew Kirk best. Dozens of Republicans and a handful of Democrats—among them Reps. Tom Suozzi of New York, Debbie Dingell of Michigan, and John Larson of Connecticut—joined the Republican leaders. Mike Johnson: 'The Best Way to Honor the Memory of Charlie Kirk is to Live Like He Did'At a ceremonial vigil inside the U.S. Capitol, @SpeakerJohnson paid respects to Charlie Kirk, inviting the audience to follow his principles and be a "happy warrior.”?"Even though he could… pic.twitter.com/WveKRpLK1r— The Daily Signal (@DailySignal) September 15, 2025 “What we do know about Charlie is that he would not want us to be overcome by despair,” Johnson said to open the memorial. “He would want us to carry the message forward, to honor his memory, and to expand the legacy that he left behind.” “I think the best way to honor the memory of Charlie Kirk is to live as he lived,” the speaker added. “What I loved about Charlie the most is, even though he could win any debate, he never held it against anyone on the other side of the table. To the contrary, he was the very first person to reach out a hand of friendship or to put his arm around the shoulder of someone who was on the complete opposite side of the political spectrum, philosophy, or ideology.” House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La.—himself a victim of political violence in a shooting rampage at a practice session for the annual charity Congressional Baseball Game eight years ago, said political violence “can never be accepted as the norm in this great country. It goes against everything that our country was founded upon.” Charlie Kirk Fought For Students' Ability to Debate Their Ideas, Steve Scalise SaysAt a ceremonial vigil in the U.S. Capitol, @SteveScalise spoke about Charlie Kirk's purpose and how Turning Point USA will continue growing after his death."?He didn't just start an… pic.twitter.com/Bqq6PBhIfD— The Daily Signal (@DailySignal) September 15, 2025 House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., lamented a long spate of political violence leading up to the Kirk assassination, including the mid-June slaying of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband, and two attempts in the summer of 2024 to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.  “A wife lost her husband, two children lost their father,” Emmer said of Kirk’s death. “A young, beautiful family has been shattered, all because an evil coward chose violence over discourse and debate.” “The assassination of Charlie Kirk wasn’t just an attack on one individual,” Emmer continued. “It was an attack on the traditional values that make our country this great country, great values of free speech, civil discourse, public debate, the ability to think independently, voice your opinions, exchange ideas, and even disagree with one another.” He added: Charlie created a movement by putting these values into practice on college campuses all across the country. The fact that he got killed for it, and many Americans consequently celebrated his murder, begs the question: How did we get so far away from the values our nation was built upon? More importantly, how do we get back? The majority whip also exhorted Americans to practice Christian empathy in an age of digital detachment. “We live so chronically online these days that we forget that behind every idea, there’s a person, and behind every person, there’s a family who loves them, and a Creator who instills into them intrinsic value,” said Emmer, adding: I firmly believe that Charlie’s death has providentially brought us to a turning point. We as Americans have to choose, will we continue down this path of reckless vitriol and hate, or will we carry on the legacy that Charlie Kirk left? House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images) House Republican Conference Chairwoman Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., said she appreciated Kirk for the change he made in her daughter’s life. “My own daughter got me to see Charlie’s life through a different set of eyes and eyes of a college student, 22, 21 years old, who inspired her,” McClain told those gathered. “Not only did he inspire my daughter, but he showed a lot of young Americans that love of country and faith. Those are all values that are worth fighting for.” The Daily Signal spoke with Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., after the vigil. Biggs was a close friend of Kirk’s, as the young Phoenix-based activist had endorsed Biggs’ bid for governor and was mobilizing resources on his behalf.  “I’ve learned from Charlie that I should probably be more open and more kind when I debate,” Biggs told The Daily Signal, reflecting on the man he knew.  Kirk “was a strong, fierce debater,” Biggs said, one who refused to compromise on his principles, but treated his opponents with respect. “If you want a great example of it, just watch those Oxford debates. Man, those were brilliant and beautiful.” With Kirk in mind, “I will try to be more open and respectful sometimes than I otherwise have been,” said Biggs. As a Baptist pastor, Rep. Mark Harris, R-N.C., told The Daily Signal he had great respect for Kirk because “he consistently stood for the faith.” “You can’t deny the courage he demonstrated in going into college campuses,” Harris said, “and he went just to really represent, and represent well, the conservative principles and the deep faith, Christian principles that he held,” Harris said.  “He never backed down from that,” he added. “One of the things that got me into this arena myself was seeing a lack of leadership and a desperate need for leaders that demonstrated character, consistency, and courage,” the freshmen representative said of his decision to enter political life. “Honestly, Charlie embodied all of that in a huge way.” Rep. Mark Harris, R-N.C. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call via Getty Images) On Sept. 10, Kirk was assassinated while speaking with students at Utah Valley University. The young man held in connection with the killing, a 22-year-old St. George, Utah, resident, was turned in by his father on Sept. 12, ending a 33-hour manhunt. The charges brought against Robinson include aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, and obstruction of justice. While investigators continue to learn more about why and how the assassination was carried out, they have uncovered crucial pieces of evidence, such as bullet casings inscribed with violent, leftist messages, that point to Robinson holding a deep-seated political animus for Kirk. Mike Johnson Leads Congressional Prayer For Charlie Kirk@SpeakerJohnson concludes the ceremonial vigil with a prayer honoring Charlie Kirk and all the principles he fought for."?Heavenly Father, we come to you this afternoon with a mixture of emotions. You know our hearts.… pic.twitter.com/XzT1l40BII— The Daily Signal (@DailySignal) September 15, 2025 Johnson, leading the members in prayer to close, said, “Father, remind us of our better angels, as Lincoln used to say, that we can be better, and that we can end this cycle of political violence, and we can remember those virtues again.” The post Members of Congress Remember Charlie Kirk in Capitol Prayer Vigil appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Hat tip to my friend MJTruth for catching this one… I suppose at some point life has to go on, but why do I get the same vibes from this as I did when those FBI guys were hosing down the roof in Butler? Feels weird? Maybe normal? Take a look: Update: Charlie Kirk Construction work underway where Charlie Kirk was assassinated My Thoughts… Not really sure what to feel about it… I personally feel like enough time has passed for them to do their investigation, but the construction just feels awfully soon. This… https://t.co/EJ9PJU0YTj pic.twitter.com/NoalPz06yq — MJTruthUltra (@MJTruthUltra) September 15, 2025 Update: Charlie Kirk Construction work underway where Charlie Kirk was assassinated My Thoughts… Not really sure what to feel about it… I personally feel like enough time has passed for them to do their investigation, but the construction just feels awfully soon. This was uploaded today. 9/15, What do you think? Your thoughts?

This is interesting timing. Tornadoes wreaked havoc in the state of Utah over the weekend. The Navajo Police Department reported that three homes were destroyed after multiple tornadoes hit southeastern Utah. The extreme weather comes just days after Charlie Kirk was assassinated in the state. CBS had more to report on the tornadoes: Tornadoes destroyed multiple homes in southeastern Utah over the weekend, but authorities said there were no reports of people injured. Three homes in the area were demolished in the storm, the Navajo Police Department and Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said in separate social media posts. Although no injuries were reported, police said an unknown number of livestock and pets had been reported missing. The police department shared several dramatic images that showed a tornado that formed early Saturday afternoon near Montezuma Creek, which is in far-southeastern Utah near the state’s border with Colorado. In those images, the dark column is surrounded by dark clouds and traveling over what appears to be uninhabited land. Another image, shared later, also showed the remains of a home that had been completely destroyed. ????????? ??????? ??????? ????? ?? ???????????? ???? Tornadoes are pretty unusual in that part of Utah, meteorologist Kris Sanders said. Read the article for freehttps://t.co/oMfT7C2Jw1 pic.twitter.com/PSjovDWKpn — The Epoch Times (@EpochTimes) September 15, 2025 Meteorologist Kris Sanders told the Epoch Times that tornadoes in that region are unusual: Tornadoes destroyed several homes in southeastern Utah over the weekend, but authorities said there were no reports of people injured. A storm produced two tornadoes in San Juan County in southeastern Utah over the span of an hour starting around 12:35 p.m. Saturday, according to meteorologist Kris Sanders with the National Weather Service’s office in Grand Junction, Colorado. The paths of the tornadoes that touched down near Montezuma Creek likely covered less than 10 miles, but the weather service hadn’t yet determined their exact tracks or wind speeds, Sanders said by telephone. A survey may be conducted Monday, he said Sunday. Three homes in the area were demolished in the storm, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said in a social media post. The 27,000-square-mile reservation stretches into Arizona, New Mexico and Utah and is the largest of any Native American tribe. No injuries were reported, but an unknown number of livestock and pets were reported missing, the Navajo Police Department said in a social media post. Images posted by the department showed the towering column of a tornado surrounded by dark clouds and also a flattened home surrounded by debris. Tornadoes are pretty unusual in that part of Utah, Sanders said, noting that the weather service had only confirmed two there since 1950. Your thought?

FBI Director Kash Patel is set to field questions before the Senate and House Judiciary committees on Tuesday -- facing inquiries about the Charlie Kirk shooting investigation, internal FBI conduct and more.

Former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, who was fired by President Donald Trump in 2017, filed a lawsuit against the GOP administration on Monday, claiming her July dismissal was “without cause, without advance notice, and without an opportunity to contest it."