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Right-Wing Advocate Charlie Kirk Shot on University Tour
Right-wing Christian advocate Charlie Kirk was assassinated on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University while on tour for his youth organization, Turning Point USA. Kirk was a political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative Christian organization that sponsored his tours and campaigns around American college campuses.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! Suspension Causes Uproar Across North America
The Jimmy Kimmel Live! late-night television show, hosted by American comedian Jimmy Kimmel, was suspended by ABC executives on Sept. 17. This decision sent a shockwave of emotions throughout the US entertainment world, sparking outrage from actors to everyday citizens.
US Government Faces Extended Shutdown
On Oct. 1, the US government shut down for the first time in six years after it failed to agree on a 2026 budget. As of Oct. 22, it is the second-longest shutdown in US history, with over an estimated 1 million government employees forced to work without pay as Democrats and Republicans debate government spending.
Trump Faces Assassination Attempts, Raising Security Concerns
During the past few months, there have been two separate assassination attempts on former US President Donald Trump. These attempts raised concerns for Trump’s safety and security.
2023 US Presidential Candidate Profiles
With a year and a half until the 2024 presidential election in the United States, the field of candidates is beginning to emerge. Current President Joe Biden has announced his re-election plans and is facing two challengers for the Democratic Party nomination, while the Republican Party primary is expected to be a significant competition as over ten candidates, including former president Donald Trump, contest the nomination.
Agreement Reached to Raise the US Debt Ceiling
The United States narrowly avoided a default on its debt when President Joe Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 into law on June 3, ending the stalemate between Democrats and Republicans in the US Congress over the contentious debt ceiling.
Trump Fights 34 Counts of Fraud in Court
Former US President and billionaire Donald Trump pled not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records on Apr. 4. The prosecutors stated that Trump had intentionally created business documents with inaccurate information, as a means of covering a story about his affair with pornographic actor Stormy Daniels during the 2016 US presidential election.
US Congressman Lies About Everything
Freshman United States Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) originally seemed to be a possible future star in the Republican Party (GOP). The son of Brazilian immigrants and the first openly gay Republican to win election to the House, he flipped a Democrat-held congressional district in an underwhelming year for Republicans. However, Santos’ credibility has taken a major hit after media investigations revealed that he had lied about much of his past.
Politicians Call for U.S. TikTok Ban
Some American politicians are calling for a nationwide ban on the social media app TikTok. TikTok and ByteDance have been facing calls for bans from critics for almost three years now, out of fear that China may use the app to steal data from Americans on the platform.
The Rittenhouse Trial: A Summary
17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse has since been acquitted on all charges following his trial.