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Trump Administration Backs GOP Push to Crack Down on Speech After Kirk Assassination

  Vice President JD Vance, right, Second Lady Usha Vance, center, and Erika Kirk, holding a cross on a chain, deplane Air Force Two, carrying the body of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix. In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination at a Utah college campus, the Trump administration has aligned with Republican leaders in a sweeping campaign to target individuals whose comments about the killing are deemed inappropriate or celebratory. Vice President JD Vance urged the public to report anyone making such remarks — even suggesting contacting their employers — while pledging to go after major donors to liberal causes. Several Republican-led states, including Florida, Oklahoma, and Texas, have launched investigations into teachers accused of making critical or mocking statements about Kirk. The U.S. military has also encouraged service members and civilians to report those who...

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Centrist Benny Gantz Resigns from Israeli War Cabinet Amid Frustrations with Netanyahu

 

Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-man war Cabinet, announced his resignation on Sunday, citing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s mismanagement of the war effort and prioritization of his own “political survival” over the country’s security needs. Gantz’s departure does not immediately threaten Netanyahu’s majority coalition in parliament, but it leaves the Israeli leader more reliant on far-right allies who oppose the latest U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal and advocate for continued military action.

Gantz, a popular former military chief, had joined Netanyahu’s government shortly after the Hamas attack in a show of unity. His presence bolstered Israel’s credibility with international partners, particularly the United States. However, his frustration with Netanyahu’s lack of a new plan for postwar Gaza led to his decision to step down. Gantz called for elections in the fall and encouraged Defense Minister Yoav Gallant to follow suit and resign from the government as well.

The move highlights the ongoing tensions within the Israeli government and underscores the challenges of managing the conflict in Gaza. As Netanyahu faces increased reliance on right-wing members of his government, the international community watches closely, concerned about the impact on stability and prospects for peace in the region.

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