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While Johnson calls to lower temperature, House Republicans finger-point in Kirk killing

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson urged lawmakers “to turn the temperature down” on Capitol Hill following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.“You will hear me, as I have always done, I'm trying to turn the temperature down around here. I always do... Read More.

‘Big Little Lies’ season 3 officially in the works at HBO

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

There's nothing little about this Big Little Lies update.The HBO series is officially returning for a third season, ABC Audio has confirmed. Mr. & Mrs. Smith showrunner Francesca Sloane has been tapped to executive produce season 3 of Big Little Lies and write its first episode.She takes on executive producing duties along... Read More.

Trump condemns political violence, but doesn’t mention attacks on Democrats

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- While President Donald Trump has called for an end to political violence following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, he did not recognize or acknowledge the recent threats, violent attacks and killings of Democrats.During his remarks Wednesday night, hours after Kirk, a conservative... Read More.

Multiple HBCUs under lockdown after receiving threats amid rising campus security concerns

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Multiple historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are on lockdown after receiving potential threats on Thursday, including Alabama State University, Virginia State University, Hampton University in Virginia, Southern University in Louisiana, and Clark Atlanta University in Georgia.Spelman College, located near Clark... Read More.

Political violence in US mirrors 1960s turmoil, historian warns after Charlie Kirk shooting

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Political violence and extreme rhetoric in the United States today mirror the turbulent 1960s, but with key differences that make the current era particularly challenging, according to presidential historian Mark Updegrove."The 1960s were another time of great upheaval and discord and division,"... Read More.

‘Christy’: Sydney Sweeney transforms into a boxing champion in film’s trailer

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

Sydney Sweeney is a boxing champion in the trailer for Christy.Black Bear released the official trailer for the new film based on the life of boxer Christy Martin on Thursday.David Michôd co-wrote and directed the movie, which also stars Ben Foster, Merritt Wever, Katy O’Brian and Chad Coleman."Christy Martin (Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her... Read More.

Trump announces he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump, at a memorial event at the Pentagon on Thursday on the anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, announced he will posthumously award Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom.Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, was shot during an event at Utah... Read More.

Opening statements on tap in trial of man who allegedly tried to kill Trump on golf course

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Opening statements are set to begin Thursday in the criminal trial of Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump on his golf course last year.With instances of political violence on the rise, the trial is expected to revisit one... Read More.

Inflation climbed in August as Trump’s tariffs intensified

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Consumer prices rose 2.9% in August compared to a year ago, marking an uptick in price increases as President Donald Trump's tariff policy intensified. The reading matched economists' expectations.The fresh inflation data indicated an acceleration from a 2.7% inflation rate recorded... Read More.

In brief: ‘Love is Blind’ season 9 cast announced and more

Thursday, September 11 by ABC News

A couple of family-friendly movies are making their way to streaming. The animated Pixar film Elio will head to Disney+ on Sept. 17, while Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon flies over to Peacock on Oct. 10. Elio follows a young boy who is sent up to outer... Read More.