Author: Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner

Washington Examiner Senior Columnist Salena Zito said Wednesday that Charlie Kirk is responsible for “a lot” of President Donald Trump’s support from younger voters, predicting the voting bloc isn’t going to “shrink.” Zito said she never cries when covering the news, but she “cried last week” and every day since Kirk was killed on Sept.…

Washington Examiner’s Joe Concha said the latest setback in prosecuting President Donald Trump further illustrates how the legal battles “almost helped” Trump. The Georgia Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Tuesday, leaving in place a lower-court ruling that disqualified her from prosecution. Concha noted “how times…

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield said Tuesday that he is splitting from the ice cream company, claiming that it is being “silenced” by its parent company, Unilever. Ben & Jerry’s and its two co-founders are known for being vocal about current events and politics, such as advocating returning lands to native tribes and “gender-affirming…

Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said Wednesday that the recent dismissal of state terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione is bad news for bringing down the political temperature, saying the United States will “absolutely” see more political violence after this. Judge Gregory Carro tossed the terrorism charges against Mangione, the 27-year-old suspect accused of killing United…

The Washington Examiner’s Joe Concha condemned actress Hannah Einbinder’s “insufferable” speech on Sunday at the “no longer” relevant Emmy Awards, saying the awards ceremony was outshone by the viral tributes to Charlie Kirk at other events. Einbinder said “f*** ICE and free Palestine” during her acceptance speech. Concha said it was “amazing” that Einbinder made…

The Washington Examiner’s Tiana Lowe Doescher said the suspect in Charlie Kirk‘s murder exemplifies how young men are “disproportionately” radicalized online, calling this a “major takeaway” from the tragedy. Authorities confirmed Friday that the suspect, Tyler Robinson, was turned in late Thursday thanks to his family. Investigators showcased antifascist messages engraved on the bullet casings…

Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk leaves a legacy that was honored and commemorated by thousands at the Kennedy Center on Sunday, many of whom plan to continue his work. The vigil was packed from row to row with attendees seeking to honor Kirk four days after he was shot and killed on a college…

The Washington Examiner’s Sarah Bedford questioned why President Donald Trump is denying a signature on a letter he allegedly gave to Jeffrey Epstein years before the disgraced financier’s first conviction. President Donald Trump denied the legitimacy of a birthday letter to Epstein bearing his signature, saying Tuesday it’s “not my signature and not the way…

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said Sunday there is a “big appetite” to apply additional sanctions on Russia, saying these are “far overdue.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) suggested Wednesday he is getting closer to bringing a Russia sanctions bill to the floor for consideration. The legislation would likely have a sizable effect on…

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) condemned President Donald Trump for not seeking to unify the nation after conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s murder, saying “both sides of the political spectrum” are victims of political violence. Kelly said Kirk’s murder will have a “long-term impact” on people and said he hopes people will ask themselves if they are…