The assassination of right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk has intensified fears of political violence in the US, but it's not the only major story out of Trump's America.

We look at the latest legal battles facing the administration, including the ongoing fight over immigration, a new Supreme Court challenge to same-sex marriage, and whether the courts are the last line of defence in a deeply divided country.

And in headlines today, Utah Governor Spencer Cox says Tyler Robinson, the man arrested over the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is not co-operating with authorities; The guidelines for social media platforms to comply with the age restriction laws will be released by Communications Minister Anika Wells and e-Safety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant today; US officials say The United States and China have reached a framework agreement to switch TikTok to US-controlled ownership; Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he did not rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders "wherever they are"; The staff at Windsor castle are preparing to welcome US President Donald Trump for his second state visit to the UK this week

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