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Jacob Burg describes one of the most shocking moments of his career—defendant Ryan Routh suddenly tried to stab himself with a pen, after he was found guilty in his trial over the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.

Also, the Supreme Court is set to return in October. Our court reporter Sam Dorman tells us which cases to look out for—including the upcoming hearing on Trump’s firing of top government officials.

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FBI director Kash Patel faced tense questioning on Capitol Hill over the Charlie Kirk investigation. Nathan Worcester recaps Patel’s testimony and reports on heightened security on the Hill, amid increasing concerns about political violence.

Over in Utah, our political reporter Janice Hisle describes the show of compassion in the alleged suspect's Utah community, where neighbors are uniting in faith to support the Robinson family.

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Our national politics reporter, T.J. Muscaro, walks us through the timeline of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and what happened immediately after.

The following day, the trial for Ryan Wesley Routh began. Routh, who is representing himself, is charged with the Sept. 15, 2024, attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. Jacob Burg describes Routh’s bizarre opening argument.

Sam Dorman ties the two events together with Justice Amy Coney Barrett's highly anticipated new book, "Listening to the Law," which calls for respect as political violence rocks the nation.

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• How the Assassination of Charlie Kirk Unfolded (Read)
• Ryan Routh, DOJ Offer Opening Arguments in Trump Assassination Attempt Trial (Read)
• Tragedy in Utah (Read)

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Nathan Worcester reports from Orem, Utah, where supporters gathered for a candlelight vigil held in honor of Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator who was shot and killed at a college campus event on Sept. 10.

Nathan is joined by Sam Dorman to discuss the possible implications on free speech and political debate, and whether Kirk’s death could end up being a watershed moment in American politics.

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• Candlelight Vigil Honors Kirk in Orem (Read)
• Witness Recounts the Shot, Chaotic Aftermath (Read)

References:

• UnHerd Poll: Third of US students say violence is an acceptable response to speech (Read)

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Andrew Day, senior editor of The American Conservative, joins our congressional reporter Nathan Worcester for an interview on the biggest topics from the 2025 National Conservatism Conference in Washington—from Europe delaying peace in the Russia-Ukraine war to U.S. President Donald Trump’s Israel policy.

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• 6 Takeaways From Trump’s Meetings With Zelenskyy, European Leaders (Read)

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Join Nathan Worcester and Sam Dorman as they report from the fifth National Conservatism Conference in Washington, D.C.

Politicians in the Trump administration and conservative thinkers gathered to debate some of the biggest issues in American politics—from foreign policy to same-sex marriage. 

Tune in as our hosts explain where opinion diverged and where the Trump base is finding common ground. 

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• DHS Terminates 2021 Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans (Read)

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Over 30 states now have regulations against students using mobile phones in public schools. Nathan Worcester reports from West Virginia, where a law was passed to ban cell phones in classrooms. Join us to learn how schools are implementing the restrictions.

In other news, President Donald Trump suggested he will approve visas for 600,000 Chinese international students.

And, El Salvador native Kilmar Abrego Garcia will remain in the United States, at least until October. Courts correspondent Sam Dorman explains a Maryland judge’s ruling that blocked his deportation to Uganda.

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• Judge Dismisses Trump Admin Lawsuit Against Federal Court in Maryland (Read)

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On this special breakout episode, Epoch Times courts correspondent Sam Dorman interviews Robert George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University.

Join us for a conversation about the future of substantive due process and whether the Supreme Court could revisit Obergefell v. Hodges, a landmark case that established same-sex marriage as a fundamental right in the U.S.

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Florida State Sen. Joe Gruters has been elected as the new leader of the Republican National Committee.

Nathan Worcester reports from Atlanta with details on the RNC meeting.

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Executive branch reporter Jacob Burg updates us on Russia–Ukraine peace talks after President Donald Trump’s meetings with the countries’ leaders.

Courts expert Sam Dorman joins to discuss whether the Supreme Court could overturn a landmark decision on same-sex marriage.

Finally, the two discuss Trump's huge victory in avoiding a $500 million penalty in his New York civil fraud case.

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