Charlie Kirk Assassination: DNA Evidence, Job Losses, Political Fallout

BEST OF - FBI Director Kash Patel confirms the DNA on the gun towel matches the suspected shooter accused of killing Charlie Kirk. Employees across the country lose jobs over their reactions to the assassination, politicians remain on heightened alert, and National Correspondent Rory O’Neill provides an investigation update. Plus, the troubling path of Tyler Robinson — from straight-A student to accused assassin.

NewsNation Chief Washington Anchor Leland Vittert joins to break down the political fallout from the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

TOP STORIES - An update on the Charlie Kirk assassination investigation, six more BSO employees fired in the wake of the Tamarac triple murder, and the Patriots top the Dolphins 33-27. Plus, Pinellas investigates teachers over social media posts about Charlie Kirk, Rep. Maxwell Frost demands answers on the high loss rate for homeowners in Citizens arbitration, and the Bucs head to Houston for Monday Night Football against the Texans.

Publisher of Southeast Politics, Janelle Irwin-Taylor, explains why Florida sheriffs are divided over the legality of open carry despite a recent court ruling.

TRENDING - Funeral plans are revealed for Charlie Kirk as his wife, Erika Kirk, delivers a powerful message to her husband’s killer. Office Depot employees are fired after refusing to print a vigil poster, Brian Kilmeade apologizes for a cruel comment about homeless people on Fox News, the last student to speak with Charlie Kirk lashes out at those celebrating his death, and Bill Maher blasts both sides for pushing toward war.

WDAE ‘Pat & Aaron Show’ Co-Host Aaron Jacobson previews the Bucs vs. Texans Monday night game, and recaps USF getting crushed by Miami.

BEST OF - Politicians react to the assassination of Charlie Kirk — who struck the right tone, and who missed the mark? We share powerful listener reactions to Kirk’s death, plus the latest from the Trump assassination attempt trial as a judge cuts off the suspect’s unhinged six-minute opening statement.

ABC News Consultant John Cohen shares the latest details on the investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination, including the suspect now in custody and what authorities are revealing about the case.

TOP STORIES - Authorities confirm a suspected killer is in custody following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General James Uthmeier addressing the case. Meanwhile, in the trial of the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump, the defendant cross-examines a Secret Service agent hailed as a hero. Plus, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna proposes a statue of Charlie Kirk in the U.S. Capitol as the Trump trial defendant forfeits his opening statement.

Senior Editor at The Dispatch, Sarah Isgur, explains why the Supreme Court continues to issue rulings on Trump administration actions and what these decisions mean for current policy and politics.