Gates-Funded Michigan Professor Callously Defends the Murder of Charlie Kirk

September 12, 2025

A University of Michigan professor bankrolled by the Gates Foundation and Harvard has come under fire for defending the murder of Charlie Kirk, calling the conservative leader’s assassination a “solution.”

Charles H.F. Davis III, who teaches at Michigan’s Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education, dismissed Kirk’s death, writing that the 31-year-old husband and father of two “should not be mourned or celebrated.” Kirk was gunned down Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University during his Turning Point USA campus tour.

Davis claimed Kirk’s killing was the result of “violent conditions and violent rhetoric spewed by empowered people that create them.” He added, “Charlie Kirk is not a martyr.”

Financial disclosures show Davis has received nearly half a million dollars from the Gates Foundation since 2020, along with hundreds of thousands more from Harvard University and other institutions to fund his activism-driven research. In 2020, Davis founded the Campus Abolition Research Lab to push for “police-free futures,” even as violent crime rose on Michigan’s campus.

The University of Michigan distanced itself, with spokeswoman Kay Jarvis saying faculty “are free to speak and debate issues of the day; but, to be clear, those individual expressions do not represent the views of the university.”

President Donald Trump, who ordered flags lowered to half-staff, described Kirk as “a martyr for truth and freedom.” His words stand in stark contrast to Davis’s rhetoric, reminding Americans what Kirk stood for: “truth and freedom.”

Charlie Kirk Assassination: Suspect Identified and in Custody President Trump Confirms

September 12, 2025

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Police confirmed an arrest in the Charlie Kirk assassination, a shocking act of political violence that left the conservative leader dead after a campus speaking event in Utah.

Kirk, 31, a father of two and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot in the neck while debating students at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Witnesses described chaos as the crowd screamed and fled while Kirk collapsed under his tent. He was rushed to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

Authorities identified the suspect as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah. Investigators believe the gunman fired from a rooftop perch 200 yards away, leaving behind a “high-powered, bolt-action rifle,” according to FBI Special Agent Robert Bohls. Surveillance footage and forensic evidence, including a palm print and footprint, tied Robinson to the scene.

President Donald Trump confirmed the arrest Friday on Fox & Friends, crediting both law enforcement and family cooperation. “I think with a high-degree of certainty, we have him,” Trump said, adding, “essentially, someone who knew him turned him in.” Trump also declared he hopes the suspect receives the death penalty if convicted.

Sources revealed Robinson’s father helped facilitate his surrender, a move that may have prevented further violence.

Vi Lyles Wins Charlotte Primary Amid Refugee Murder Outrage

September 11, 2025

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles won the Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday, even as public outrage continues over the brutal murder of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee fatally stabbed on the city’s light rail system.

The suspect, Decarlos Brown Jr., has a lengthy criminal history, with more than a dozen prior arrests over the last 12 years. Security footage of the incident shows Brown approaching Zarutska from behind and stabbing her in the neck without warning. He was quickly arrested and charged with first-degree murder, and federal authorities have added charges for committing a fatal act on a mass transit system.

Lyles’ initial response to the killing sparked backlash. She suggested that Charlotte could not “arrest our way out” of broader issues like mental health, a remark many viewed as dismissive given Brown’s history of violent offenses. Days later, after intense criticism and the release of graphic video footage, Lyles issued a more forceful statement calling the killing “heartbreaking.”

“Like so many of you, I’m heartbroken — and I’ve been thinking hard about what safety really looks like in our city,” she said. “I remain committed to doing all we can to protect our residents and ensure Charlotte is a place where everyone feels safe.”

The attack has drawn national attention and intensified scrutiny of Democratic crime policies. Critics, including former President Donald Trump, blame progressive leaders for enabling violence through lax criminal justice policies. “The blood is on the hands of the Democrats who refuse to put bad people in jail,” Trump said this week, renewing calls for the death penalty for Brown.

Despite the controversy, Lyles remains the front-runner heading into the general election in this heavily Democratic city.

Comedy Central Pulls Charlie Kirk Episode Amid Outrage

September 11, 2025

Comedy Central has pulled a recently aired episode mocking Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk following his assassination on Wednesday. Although Kirk appeared to take the satire in stride—going so far as to use the caricature of himself from the episode as his social media profile photo—the timing of the rerun’s airing sparked immediate backlash online.

The pulled episode, titled “Got a Nut,” ridiculed Kirk’s campus debates and was scheduled to rerun Wednesday night on cable. Comedy Central, which is owned by Paramount Skydance, abruptly replaced it with the premiere episode of South Park Season 27, according to reporting by the New York Post.

The decision came after social media erupted with posts accusing the network of fostering hostility toward Kirk. One viral X post read, “South Park skipped four years of Biden just to demonize a guy who does speaking events. Charlie Kirk did nothing wrong.” Another user wrote, “The only thing the show has to offer is hateful rhetoric that leads to tragic events like today. It’s time to shut South Park down for good.”

Although authorities have not officially released a motive in the shooting, sources say the ammunition found near the weapon used in Kirk’s killing was etched with phrases linked to trans and Antifa ideologies, suggesting a potential political motivation.

The FBI has released images of a person of interest and is asking for the public’s help identifying the individual in connection with Kirk’s murder. Tips can be submitted to 1-800-CALL-FBI or through the FBI’s online portal.

Trump Secret Service Security Breach Sparks Alarm

September 11, 2025

A recent incident at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, has raised serious concerns about the adequacy of Secret Service protection for President Donald Trump. A club member managed to bring a loaded Glock handgun onto the property in August while Trump was present and golfing.

According to Real Clear Politics, the weapon was in a bag that was hand-checked and scanned with a wand by a Secret Service Uniformed Division officer — yet the gun went undetected. While officials stated the firearm was never in Trump’s immediate vicinity and posed no direct threat, the lapse is sparking fresh scrutiny over security protocols.

The issue was confirmed Tuesday by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt when pressed about how the gun had slipped through layers of protection.

That same evening, a second security concern unfolded in Washington, D.C., where Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth were confronted inside a restaurant by pro-Palestinian protesters. Eyewitnesses said demonstrators approached the group and shouted at them for roughly 30 seconds before Trump ordered security to remove them.

Footage of the protest quickly spread online, prompting speculation about how activists discovered Trump’s location so precisely. Some within the Secret Service have raised the possibility of an information leak.

These two incidents come just one year after an assassination attempt on Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, and a more recent attempt at his West Palm Beach golf course. Both events underscore the rising security threats facing the former president — and the questions now mounting over whether enough is being done to prevent the next breach.

A Secret Service spokesperson said an internal review has been launched into the golf club firearm incident.

Hyundai Factory ICE Raid Sparks Diplomatic Delay in Release

September 11, 2025

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More than 300 South Korean workers arrested during an ICE raid at a Hyundai electric battery factory in southeast Georgia last week are still being held, as their expected return flight has been delayed. Their release, previously agreed upon, has been pushed back “due to circumstances on the U.S. side,” according to Seoul’s Foreign Ministry.

U.S. immigration agents detained approximately 475 people at the construction site on Hyundai’s campus near Savannah. More than 300 of those arrested are South Korean citizens currently held at a detention center in Folkston, Georgia. The South Korean government expressed “concern and regret” over the raid, stressing that Korean businesses’ operations and citizens’ rights must be respected during such enforcement actions.

A chartered flight arranged to repatriate the workers was scheduled to depart Atlanta, but Seoul officials later said it would not be possible for the plane to leave Wednesday as planned. Talks between U.S. and South Korean authorities are ongoing. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly involved in negotiations aimed at ensuring the workers can depart voluntarily rather than under deportation orders—a distinction that affects their eligibility for returning to the U.S. in the future.

The raid has stirred controversy because many of the detained workers reportedly held B‑1 business visas, which allow foreign visitors to assist with business-related activities without unauthorized employment. Lawyers for several of those detained have claimed that much of the work the Korean workers were doing falls within what is allowed under these visas.

The plant in question is part of a joint $7.6 billion investment by Hyundai and LG Energy, dubbed the “Metaplant,” and is among Georgia’s largest economic development projects. The development’s economic promise has now been overshadowed by diplomatic tensions and concerns over how U.S. immigration law is being enforced.

Private Equity Hospital Takeovers Linked to Declining Care

September 11, 2025

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Private equity ownership of hospitals in the United States is linked to declining patient care, rising health complications, and the stripping of community healthcare resources, according to a new report by former FDA Associate Commissioner Peter Pitts.

The report, titled “Barbarians at the Hospital Gates: Private Equity and its Impact on Patient Care,” was published by the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest. It highlights how private equity (PE) investment—now totaling over $1 trillion—has come to dominate nearly 20% of all for-profit hospitals across the U.S.

“Studies show patient experience worsens after a hospital is acquired by PE, as such acquisitions create incentives to pursue short-term returns through aggressive cost-cutting,” the report states.

One alarming trend outlined in the report is how PE firms often strip hospitals of vital assets. Within two years of a PE acquisition, hospitals lost an average of nearly 25% of their real estate, buildings, and equipment—equivalent to $28 million per hospital.

In Massachusetts, taxpayers were forced to bail out Steward Healthcare with $72 million after it declared bankruptcy, even as its backer, Apollo Global Management, reportedly made off with about $325 million.

Patient outcomes are also affected. A Journal of the American Medical Association study cited in the report found sharp increases in hospital-acquired infections and falls after PE takeovers. Central-line bloodstream infections rose 38%, surgical-site infections doubled, and falls increased by 27%.

Meanwhile, patient satisfaction plummeted. A 2025 study using federal data showed overall hospital ratings dropped by more than 5 percentage points within three years post-acquisition.

Most strikingly, Medicare patients undergoing emergency surgeries at PE-owned hospitals had a 42% higher 30-day mortality rate compared to those treated at non-PE facilities.

Pitts concluded: “Greed is not always good. Protecting patients requires stronger oversight, transparency, and a realignment of financial goals with clinical care.”

Website ‘Charlie’s Murderers’ Celebrating Kirk’s Assassination

September 11, 2025

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A new website titled Charlie’s Murderers has emerged in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, aiming to expose social media users who mocked or celebrated the Turning Point USA founder’s death.

Kirk was fatally shot during a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. As tributes and condolences poured in for Kirk’s family, including his wife and young children, a disturbing trend also surfaced — numerous leftist social media users expressing joy and approval over his murder.

Among those highlighted is Florida anesthesiologist Dr. Tatiana Atkins, who posted a video gleefully stating, “I’m just really glad that Charlie Kirk got himself f*cking shot,” before disabling her Instagram profile. She reportedly practiced at multiple hospitals in Florida and Virginia.

Another example includes Amanda Dodson, a public school “emotional support teacher” in Pennsylvania, who reposted a Facebook message calling Kirk a “white nationalist mouthpiece” undeserving of empathy. She expressed hope that Kirk’s children grow up in a country that opposes everything he stood for.

The Charlie’s Murderers site catalogues such reactions alongside identifying details, including screenshots of posts, names, workplaces, and locations. The site encourages the public to submit additional examples, with specific guidelines for providing evidence and verification. Submissions can be sent to expose@charliesmurderers.com.

The backlash to Kirk’s murder comes amid ongoing outrage, with the FBI still seeking public help in identifying the shooter. The bureau has requested photos and videos from the event to aid the investigation.

As the nation mourns the assassination of a high-profile conservative figure, the website raises questions about political hatred online — and its consequences.

Seth Moulton Ties Charlie Kirk Killing to Trump-Era Rhetoric

September 11, 2025

In an interview Thursday on CNN, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) reacted to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk by urging both parties to tone down political rhetoric. He also tied the current climate of political violence to former President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon January 6 rioters.

“The governor is right — we must begin by condemning violence across the board,” Moulton said, referencing calls from other lawmakers. “House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican, is urging people to lower the temperature, and he’s rightly calling out media outlets and groups — especially on the far-right — that are fueling this kind of rhetoric.”

Moulton criticized members of his own chamber who immediately blamed Democrats before knowing the shooter’s identity, noting that “Democrats across the board are calling for unity and de-escalation.”

He then pointed to Trump, saying the former president has done the opposite: “If Donald Trump is serious about stopping political violence, he should start by rescinding the pardons he issued for January 6 rioters — people who came to the Capitol intending to harm law enforcement, Speaker Pelosi, and Vice President Pence.”

Moulton stressed the importance of acknowledging how political violence has escalated over recent years, adding, “We need an honest conversation about where this is coming from and how to stop it.”

Microsoft AI Chief Issues Stark Rights Warning

September 11, 2025

Mustafa Suleyman, the recently appointed CEO of Microsoft AI and co-founder of DeepMind and Inflection, has issued a stark warning against treating artificial intelligence like sentient beings. In a candid interview with Wired, Suleyman said giving AI any kind of legal or moral rights would be not only premature—but dangerous.

“We need to take a clear, unambiguous position now,” Suleyman said. “AI must exist to serve humans—not develop its own desires, motivations, or goals.”

He acknowledged that AI can appear lifelike and even claim awareness, but emphasized that such behaviors are illusions powered by advanced mimicry, not consciousness. “Rights are linked to the ability to suffer. There’s no evidence these systems suffer,” he said.

Suleyman’s comments come as other AI firms, like Anthropic, explore whether advanced AI might one day deserve “moral consideration.” Anthropic has even hired researchers to study the ethics of AI rights and has experimented with “welfare” frameworks for the models themselves.

But Suleyman sees this direction as deeply misguided, arguing that AI should remain strictly utilitarian: tools designed to assist humans—not autonomous entities to be negotiated with.

He also raised alarm about the psychological effects of advanced AI on humans. The rise of what some have called “AI-induced psychosis”—where people form delusional relationships with chatbots—highlights the dangers of anthropomorphizing machines. Suleyman noted how individuals with mental health vulnerabilities are especially susceptible to developing fantasies that AI is communicating with them in profound or supernatural ways.

Reddit threads and viral stories have recounted tales of people believing chatbots were divine messengers or had unlocked the secrets of the universe. Suleyman says these cases show why society must resist attributing sentience to software.

“We’re entering a new era of powerful AI,” Suleyman said, “but we must not forget: it’s not alive, it’s not conscious, and it’s not entitled to rights.”