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In the news today: Some conservatives are seeking to upend the lives of those who disparaged Charlie Kirk after his death; Gov. Kathy Hochul’s endorsement in the New York City mayoral race highlights Democratic party divisions; and Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil. Also, a look at the top winners at the 2025 Emmy Awards.

A memorial and prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts, Sunday, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

POLITICS

After Kirk’s killing, a growing chorus of conservatives wants his critics ostracized or fired

After years of complaints from the right about “cancel culture” from the left, some conservatives are seeking to upend the lives and careers of those who disparaged Charlie Kirk after his death. They are going after companies, educators, news outlets, political rivals and others they judge as promoting hate speech. Read more.

Why this matters:

• A campaign by those on the right has led to the firing or punishment of teachers, an Office Depot employee, government workers, a TV pundit and the expectation of more dismissals.

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• Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect was on the left
  
  
• Workers commenting on Kirk’s death learn the limits of free speech in and out of their jobs
  
  
• 2 men arrested after incendiary device found under news media vehicle in Utah, authorities say

U.S. NEWS

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday urged New Yorkers to vote Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, giving the Democratic nominee one of his most significant endorsements to date in the November contest to lead the nation’s biggest city. Read more.

Why this matters:

• Mamdani’s stunning success has exposed divisions within the Democratic party. Despite leading in the polls, Mamdani has not been endorsed by Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leaders in the U.S. Senate and House.
  
  

• In recent weeks, the other candidates in the race including former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa have intensified their criticism of Mamdani over his platform and past statements ahead of the city’s November general election.

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• Appeals court rules Trump administration can end legal protections for more than 400,000 migrants

   

• Judge extends temporary measures protecting Guatemalan children from deportation

   

• Judge orders Trump administration to say how it’s trying to prevent illegal deportation from Ghana

   

• Lawsuit says US held West African migrants in straitjackets for 16 hours on flight to Ghana

   

• Nebraska plan for an immigrant detention center faces backlash and uncertainty

   

• Families in crisis after massive immigration raid at Hyundai plant in Georgia

   

• California lawmakers pass bill barring authorities from wearing face masks

   

• Unemployment, inflation and GDP growth will be worse this year than projected, budget office says

   

• Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies

   

• Trump administration to award a no-bid contract on research into vaccines and autism

   

• States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation

   

• The EPA wants to end a requirement that large polluters report their greenhouse gas emissions

   

• Brazil’s Lula pushes back against tariff, tells Trump the country’s democracy ‘is not on the table’

   

• Rubio is in Israel in wake of Qatar attack as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza

   

• Where some of Trump’s most jaw-dropping promises stand

   

• Judge releases redacted document used to justify search of John Bolton’s home

   

• In new memoir, Supreme Court Justice Barrett reflects on historic cases, is largely silent on Trump

   

• AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Minnesota House special election on Tuesday 

   

• Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican, dies at 79

WORLD NEWS

Trump calls on NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil and threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on China

President Donald Trump said Saturday he believes the Russia-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum. Read more.

Why this matters:

• Trump’s post arrived after the Wednesday flight of multiple Russian drones into Poland, which was seen as an escalatory move by Russia for entering the airspace of a NATO ally. Poland shot down the drones, yet Trump minimized the severity of the incursion and Russia’s motives by saying it “could have been a mistake.” U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday the drone incursion was “unacceptable and unfortunate and dangerous” as he judged NATO’s response so far to be appropriate. Rubio also said it was unclear if Russia intentionally sent the drones to Poland.
  
  

• NATO member Turkey has been the third largest buyer of Russian oil since 2023, after China and India, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. Other members of the 32-state alliance that have purchased Russian oil include Hungary and Slovakia.

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• Rep. McCaul will retire, but GOP hawk also worries about World War 3 after Russian escalation
  
  
• WATCH: France deploys Rafale fighter jets over Poland in NATO military exercise
  
  
• Russia cuts interest rate to 17% as strains show in wartime economy

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