Today's Headlines: Trump Escalates Attacks on Political Opponents After Charlie Kirk’s Killing
Wrestling Over Charlie Kirk’s Legacy and the Divide in America
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September 14, 2025, 4:15 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump Escalates Attacks on Political Opponents After Charlie Kirk’s Killing

President Trump has promised to bring the killer to justice while using the moment to blame the left — and only the left — more broadly.

Wrestling Over Charlie Kirk’s Legacy and the Divide in America

Historians say the lessons of this particular time will depend on Americans themselves, and what kind of a nation they want it to be.

Brazil Keeps Telling Trump to Get Lost

Latin America’s largest nation is shaping up as a test case on how to defy President Trump.

Editors’ Picks

They Had Money Problems. They Turned to ChatGPT for Solutions.

More people are turning to generative A.I. chatbots for financial advice, whether it’s for debt management, better saving strategies or stock picks.

Opinion | Charlie Kirk Didn’t Shy Away From Who He Was. We Shouldn’t Either.

We can condemn his assassination without mythologizing him.

World

As Sabotage in Europe Mounts, So Do Calls to Retaliate Against Russia

Drones in Poland and GPS jamming attributed to Russia have intensified a debate over whether the West should impose stiffer penalties for such “hybrid warfare.”

Zinc Roofs Give Paris Its Signature Look. But They Are a Nightmare in Heat.

As climate change helps fuel more severe heat waves, the city is struggling between maintaining its architectural heritage and keeping apartments livable.

The Perilous Path to Escape Gaza City

Gazans have had to load up their lives in search of refuge multiple times throughout the war. As thousands were forced to flee again this week, a Times photographer joined them heading south.

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U.S.

U.C. Berkeley Gives Names of Students and Faculty to Government for Antisemitism Probe

The University of California, Berkeley, told around 160 people that their names were in documents related to antisemitism complaints that were demanded by the Trump administration.

After Trump’s Cuts, ‘Crippled’ NPR and PBS Stations Must Transform

Radio and television stations, facing enormous budget holes, are pleading with NPR and PBS to lower their fees as they examine whether to drop national programming altogether.

The Police Found Messages After Kirk’s Killing. What They Mean Is Unclear.

The messages relied on an enigmatic, coded communication style used by the habitually online.

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Politics

Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Leaders for Delay in Endorsing Mamdani

At an annual fund-raiser in Iowa, the Maryland Democrat said he supported Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City and said people were sick of “spineless politics.”

Trump Says He Will Impose More Sanctions on Russia if NATO Does

It was the latest in a series of new conditions that President Trump had announced on punitive action against Russia for its war against Ukraine.

Rubio Heads to a Defiant Israel After Qatar Strike

The diplomat will consult with Israeli officials about their coming military offensive in Gaza City, as President Trump’s efforts to end the Gaza war appear stalled.

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Business

Used E.V. Sales Take Off as Prices Plummet

Electric vehicles on the used market often cost less than comparable gasoline models, making the technology affordable to many more buyers.

Documents Raise Questions About Fraud Claims Against Fed Governor

In a court filing, lawyers for Lisa Cook cited a news story about the records and urged a federal court to rule against President Trump’s efforts to block her from an upcoming Fed meeting.

The Irony of Corporate America’s Many Patagonia Vests

Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, hates the idea of billionaires and says he doesn’t trust the stock market.

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Arts

How Guillermo del Toro Conjured a ‘Frankenstein’ Monster Unlike Any Before

For his new take on the classic tale, del Toro aimed to defy expectations. He envisioned the creature as a thing of beauty and a work of art.

Paramount Criticizes Celebrity-Endorsed Israeli Film Boycott

The film studio, which some say has turned rightward under its new owner, said it disagreed with thousands of Hollywood professionals pledging to boycott Israeli film institutions.

How to Watch the 2025 Emmy Awards

The show, airing on CBS, is being hosted by the comedian Nate Bargatze.

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New York

Girl, 16, Struck and Killed by Driver of S.U.V. in Queens, Police Say

The girl, identified as Jhoanny Gomez-Alvarez, was intentionally struck by the 38-year-old driver early Saturday morning after getting into an argument with him, a law enforcement official said.

Miles From New York, Another Ex-Governor Seeks a Comeback as Mayor

Jim McGreevey and Andrew Cuomo are each competing for mayor against left-leaning opponents, setting up an odd symmetry in the races to lead cities on opposite banks of the Hudson River.