In Case You Missed It … This Week In News

A lot happened in the world this week – Make sure you didn’t miss it with Liberty Nation GenZ’s weekly news roundup!

Sunday, September 14, 2025

Charlie Kirk Suspect ‘Deeply Indoctrinated’ With Leftism, Says Gov. Cox

The public continues to learn more about Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old arrested on September 12 for allegedly killing Charlie Kirk. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) said that the suspect’s political views were left leaning. “It’s very clear to us and to the investigators that this was a person who was deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology,” Cox said. The governor’s comments come after he confirmed to reporters that a Robinson family member informed investigators that he “had become more political in recent years.”

Trump Urges NATO Members to Stop Buying Russian Oil

President Trump reiterated his demand for NATO members to stop buying Russian oil. In a Sept. 13 post on Truth Social, Trump revealed that he is “ready” to implement major sanctions on Moscow when NATO countries do the same, including when they no longer purchase crude oil. His social media post comes one day after telling Fox & Friends that his patience with Russian President Vladimir Putin is “running out fast.”

Police Clash with Protesters at ‘Unite the Kingdom’ March

More than 100,000 people attended a march called “Unite the Kingdom” in London, England, organized by activist Tommy Robinson. The event was in support of free speech and in opposition to uncontrolled migration. Police clashed with some participants who punched, kicked, and hurled bottles at officers. At least nine individuals were arrested; officials say more arrests may occur in the coming days. An opposing protest, called the “March Against Fascism,” had approximately 5,000 attendees, according to police estimates.

Zelensky Slams Presence of Russian Drones in Romanian Territory

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lambasted the Kremlin for placing Russian drones in Romanian territory, days after their detection in Poland. In a statement posted on X, Zelensky called it “an obvious expansion of the war by Russia,” noting that it was not an error. “The Russian military knows exactly where their drones are headed and how long they can operate in the air. Their routes are always calculated. This cannot be a coincidence, a mistake, or the initiative of some lower-level commanders,” Zelensky said on the social media platform. “It is an obvious expansion of the war by Russia – and this is exactly how they act. Small steps at first, and eventually big losses.”

Monday, September 15, 2025

Utah Gov: Kirk Shooting Suspect ‘Not Cooperating’ With Authorities

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man arrested for the shooting murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is not admitting to anything, Beehive State Gov. Spencer Cox says.

GOP Rep. McCaul to Retire After 11 Terms

Republican Rep. Mike McCaul (R-TX), a foreign policy hawk, on Sunday announced he will not seek re-election in 2026. McCaul, 63, has held his seat since 2005, serving as chairman of the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee from 2023-25. He has been a vocal advocate of NATO and increased US aid to Ukraine.

WH Stresses Need to Fire Fed Gov Cook in Court Filing

The Trump administration on Sunday filed a legal brief with the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals explaining why it believes Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook must be terminated. The brief asserted President Donald Trump has a right to fire Cook “with cause” and dismissed her claims to a right of due process as “meritless” in the face of that authority.

Outgoing CBS Late Night Host Colbert Wins Emmy

Controversial CBS late-night television host Stephen Colbert on Sunday received a rousing ovation Sunday as he captured an Emmy Award for Best Talk Series. CBS has announced that Colbert’s program, which has been widely castigated by conservatives for its overtly pro-Democrat bent, will go off the air after this season.

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Reports: Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Confessed Online

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utahan accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, told friends online that was indeed the shooter, multiple news outlets report.

“Hey guys, I have bad news for you all,” a message from an account allegedly belonging to Robinson reportedly read one day after the Sept. 10 slaying. “It was me at [Utah Valley University] yesterday. I’m sorry for all of this.” FBI Director Kash Patel on Monday said Robinson referenced “hatred” while planning the murder. “The evidence and information will come out, I won’t stylize the evidence… but I will say what was found in terms of information [was] a text message exchange where he, the suspect, specifically stated that he had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and he was going to do that.”

Trump Announces Second Strike Carried Out Against Venezuela Drug Boat

President Donald Trump on Monday announced that he has ordered another military strike against a boat out of Venezuela that he states was trafficking illegal drugs to the US. This is the second Venezuala-based boat this month to be attacked and destroyed by US military forces while en route to America.

US Appeals Court Rules Trump Cannot Fire Fed Gov Lisa Cook

The controversial District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 2-1 decision, on Monday ruled that President Donald Trump cannot fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook without due process, immediately reinstating her to her position. The White House is expected to petition the Supreme Court to intervene.

Trump Officially Deploys National Guard to Memphis

President Donald Trump on Monday made it official: The National Guard is being sent into crime-plagued Memphis, Tennessee.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Charged With Aggravated Murder

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utahn arrested in the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, made his first courtroom appearance (virtually) on Tuesday. Robinson was officially charged with aggravated murder, with the state formally filing its intent to seek the death penalty.

ABC Reporter Slammed for Calling Robinson Texts to Boyfriend ‘Very Touching’

ABC News reporter Matt Gutman is receiving public blowback after he described text messages between Tyler Robinson, the Utah man charged in the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and his transgender boyfriend as “riveting” and “touching.”

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Announces Run for Third Term

Minnesota Democrat Gov. Tim Walz, who served as Kamala Harris’s running mate during the former vice president’s failed run for the White House in 2024, announced on Tuesday that he will seek a third term in office.

Noem: Over 150,000 ‘Patriotic Americans’ Apply to Work for ICE

Americans are rushing to seek employment at US Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Trump administration’s massive operation against illegal aliens continues, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated Tuesday.

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Trump Will Officially Designate Antifa a Terrorist Organization

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he will designate Antifa, a left-wing agitation group, as a terrorist organization. The move comes in the wake of the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, which has spurred public outrage against scaled-up radical violence.

ABC Yanks Jimmy Kimmel Off Air After Charlie Kirk Comments

ABC announced on Wednesday that its late-night television host, Jimmy Kimmel, will have his show “pre-empted indefinitely.” Kimmel has been blasted by conservatives for labeling the suspected shooter in Kirk’s murder as a Trump-supporting MAGA advocate.

Immigration Judge Orders Mahmoud Khalil to Be Deported

US Immigration Judge Jamee Comans has ordered Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University graduate student who led uproarious protests against Israel’s war in Gaza on the Ivy League campus, to be deported to Algeria or Syria, court documents filed Wednesday reveal.

Fed Chair Powell Defends Cautious Interest Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates by 0.25 percent, its first reduction since December. Critics, most notably President Donald Trump, have called on Fed Chair Jerome Powell to take a more aggressive approach to rate cuts, but Powell defended his slower tack.

Rand Paul Confronts Fired CDC Director on Infant Vaccines

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) at a Senate hearing on Wednesday challenged former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Susan Monarez on the safety of vaccinating infants. Monarez has become a cause célèbre for Democrats since Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired her from her post last month.