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Former US Capitol Police chief talks about political violence and assessing threats 09/13/2025 05:43am • In the aftermath of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, safety experts and public figures are taking a closer look at balancing safety and accessibility. WTOP spoke with former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger about the issue. Manger said he'd advise politicians ��� wheth Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist's views, authorities say 09/12/2025 11:00pm • OREM, Utah (AP) ��� A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist���s provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday. China's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait for the first time 09/12/2025 09:25pm • BEIJING (AP) ��� China's newest aircraft carrier has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the navy said Friday. The body of water separates China from Taiwan, the self-governing island that Beijing says must come under its control. The sailing could serve as a warning to the U.S. and others against sup ICE officer fatally shoots suspect after being dragged by car near Chicago, officials say 09/12/2025 07:29pm • CHICAGO (AP) ��� A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a suspect who tried to evade arrest Friday in a Chicago suburb by driving his car at officers and dragging one of them, officials said. The shooting outside the city follows days of threats by the Trump administration t Trump says he���ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities 09/12/2025 06:43pm • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) ��� President Donald Trump said Friday he���ll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis, Tennessee, his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities. Speaking on Fox News, Trump said ���the mayor is happy��� and The Latest: Trump says he���ll send National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns 09/12/2025 06:32pm • President Donald Trump said Friday he���ll send the National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns there with the support of the mayor and the governor. Since sending the National Guard to Los Angeles and Washington, the Republican president has openly mused about sending troops to other cities Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk 09/12/2025 04:56pm • ▶ Watch Video: Officials share what led to suspect's arrest in Charlie Kirk assassination The U.S. Secret Service put on leave an agent who expressed negative opinions on social media about slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk and revoked his securit The Latest: A 22-year-old Utah man is charged with murder in Charlie Kirk shooting 09/12/2025 04:21pm • The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was being held Friday at the Utah County jail. Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice charges, according to a court affidavit. A judge orde Russian drones force Europe to defend itself after Putin ���put down a marker��� to NATO 09/12/2025 01:54pm • BRUSSELS (AP) ��� Since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in 2022, NATO has focused on trying to deter an attack on its own territory and avoid all-out war with nuclear armed Russia. Now the time has come for NATO to defend itself, and European allies might have to do Bessent will meet Chinese officials in Spain for trade and TikTok talks 09/12/2025 11:11am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will travel to Madrid this weekend for negotiations with his Chinese counterparts over tariffs and national security issues related to the ownership of social media platform TikTok. Bessent is slated to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Nepal's hugely popular army restored order after deadly violence. Its real challenge begins now 09/12/2025 07:58am • KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) ��� Two days of deadly violence left the streets of Kathmandu resembling a war zone. Nepal���s major symbols of power like Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the president���s house were burned by angry protesters. The prime minister was forced to quit, and no one seemed to be Russia and Belarus launch military exercise that fueled Western concerns 09/12/2025 07:01am • Russia and Belarus on Friday launched a long-planned joint military exercise involving thousands of troops that has raised concern in the West. The exercises, dubbed ���Zapad 2025,��� or ���West 2025,��� are held in Belarus and Russia and will last through Tuesday. They are intended to showcase clos Charlie Kirk's shooting death exposes security gaps at political events 09/12/2025 01:23am • OREM, Utah (AP) ��� The assassination of Charlie Kirk offers the latest example of how ordinary security measures can be defeated in an era of escalating political violence, when anyone associated with the political process is a potential target, including influencers. Kirk was in a familiar setting The Latest: Officials ask for public���s help in finding Charlie Kirk shooter 09/11/2025 11:07pm • Utah Gov. Spencer Cox held a news conference late Thursday in Orem, Utah, on the investigation into the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, showcasing a new video of a person of interest and asking the public for help identifying them. ���We cannot do our job without the public���s Russian drone incursion in Poland prompts NATO leaders to take stock of bigger threats 09/11/2025 10:26pm • WARSAW, Poland (AP) ��� European leaders on Thursday expressed alarm over growing Russian hostility threatening their countries as Moscow's forces pursue their invasion of Ukraine ��� concerns exacerbated by events of the previous day when multiple Russian drones struck Polish soil. The incursion i