As today's show begins, FBI Director Kash Patel has been fielding questions from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee for nearly three hours now, defending his handling of the investigation into the murder of Charlie Kirk, the Jeffrey Epstein case, and accusations of turmoil at the agency he runs. CNN's Evan Perez is following all of these developments and joins us live.
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Trump Incites MAGA Base Following Kirk Killing
First: President Trump continues to use the Charlie Kirk killing to rally his MAGA base against the left while turning a blind eye to the far right's role in political violence.
Plus: The Trump Administration says it's reached a framework deal with China to keep TikTok running in the US. Does it address the national security threats Trump has previously cited?
And: New York Governor Kathy Hochul is endorsing Zohran Mamdani for Big Apple mayor.
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Crossroads of Power: Uniting a Fragmented Nation
The Inside Politics Sunday show, hosted by Raju Charlie, delves into the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, highlighting the United States' escalating political violence and the differing responses from leaders. The script discusses President Trump's aggressive rhetoric blaming the 'radical left' for the violence, contrasted with Utah Governor Spencer Cox's call for calm and moral clarity. Additionally, the show examines Trump's stance on Russia and NATO sanctions, criticized for appearing weak. Democratic Senator John Fetterman provides a critique of his party's current strategies, particularly regarding their handling of crime, immigration, and their response to Trump's administration. The show also previews Trump's upcoming state visit to the UK, emphasizing the ceremonious aspects of the trip.
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Police Capture, ID Suspect in Kirk Killing
The man police say murdered right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is in custody. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson is described as a high-achieving student from a small Utah suburb with no political party affiliation. Sources tell CNN Robinson's father recognized his son from FBI photos and told him to turn himself in. The father called a youth pastor to assist, and the pastor then called US marshalls.
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FBI Releases Photos of 'Person of Interest' in Kirk Killing
As today's show begins, there's been a critical development in the manhunt for the assassin who gunned down conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The FBI has just released images of a "person of interest" and asked for the public's help in identifying him.
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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.