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Charlie Kirk honored at Utah Valley University service
Thousands of friends, fans and family members gathered Thursday evening at Utah Valley University to remember the life and legacy of Turning Point USA founder and Scottsdale, Ariz. resident Charlie Kirk. By Chris Woodward.

Service to honor Charlie Kirk one year after assassination
Thursday marks one year since the assassination of Christian and conservative leader Charlie Kirk. The Center Square looks ahead to the service and back at the news related to Kirk. By Chris Woodward.

TPUSA chapters grow following founder's assassination
One year after Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder and president, was assassinated at a Utah Valley University event, the conservative organization reports continued growth in its campus chapters. By Esther Wickham.

Arizona Gov. Hobbs vetoes bills celebrating Charlie Kirk’s life
Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed numerous bills passed by the Arizona Legislature trying to honor Charlie Kirk’s life. By Zachery Schmidt.

Paramount requests $1.88B bond from state AGs trying to stop Paramount merger
In response to a lawsuit from 12 Democratic state attorneys general attempting to stop the Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Paramount is requesting a $1.88 billion bond from the coalition of state officials. Arizona is among the plaintiffs in the suit. By Tate Rosentreter.

Arizona Republicans question Mayes’ Hobbs-Sunshine probe
Arizona Republicans continue to question the investigation into the alleged pay-for-play scheme involving Gov. Katie Hobbs and Sunshine Residential Homes. By Zachery Schmidt.

A minute by minute chronology of Sept. 11, 2001
Terror struck America on Sept. 11, 2001, when 19 al-Qaeda hijackers seized four Boeing jets and turned them into missiles, killing almost 3,000 people. The hijackers arrived in the U.S. on tourist visas with cash and travelers checks they got in the Middle East. They enrolled in flight schools. Here’s what happened on that morning of 9/11, minute by minute.

Daughter who lost firefighter father inspiring children to learn about 9/11
Twenty-five years after the Islamic terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, victims’ family members are sharing how they’ve turned their grief into positive action. They are also still calling for accountability, transparency and justice as two 9/11 cases are still ongoing. 

Exclusive: 911 families calling on Congress to act, fully finance terrorism fund
Americans impacted by terrorism are calling on Congress to ensure the U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund (USVSST Fund) is solvent.

Antisemitic conspiracies, allegations resurface ahead of 25th 9/11 anniversary
A tech non-profit dedicated to tracking anti-semitism online identified a number of resurfaced antisemitic conspiracies ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, such as tropes that Jews are secretly responsible for major world events including the tragic terrorist attack on New York’s World Trade Center.

Chandra Levy, tax cuts, warnings: Headlines before 9/11
The killing of Chandra Levy, President George W. Bush’s tax cut legislation, and aviation warnings dominated news coverage in the weeks and months before the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

WATCH: Pence talks about 9-11 at Reagan Library
Former Vice President Mike Pence recalled how Democrats and Republicans put aside their differences 25 years ago on 9/11.

Analysts warn of consequences if SCOTUS doesn't toss Boulder climate lawsuit
Legal analysts and advocates warn that a case before the U.S. Supreme Court could have dire consequences on climate change litigation depending on the ruling.

TPUSA chapters grow following founder's assassination
One year after Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder and president, was assassinated at a Utah Valley University event, the conservative organization reports continued growth in its campus chapters. 

Service to honor Charlie Kirk one year after assassination
Thursday marks one year since the assassination of Christian and conservative leader Charlie Kirk, who will be honored during a Turning Point USA service in the evening.

Congress mum on federal deficit hitting $2 trillion milestone
Eleven months into fiscal year 2026, the U.S. government has added $2 trillion to the national debt, borrowing $168 billion during August alone, the Congressional Budget Office estimates.

Vance calls for unity, touts accomplishments before midterms
Vice President JD Vance called for unity among voters, touted administration policies, and honored Charlie Kirk in a speech Thursday night attempting to motivate Republicans to turn out in the upcoming midterm elections.

Trump's $5,000 dividend would cost far more than tariffs raise
President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to every adult citizen if Republicans hold Congress. The payments would cost about $1.2 trillion, but the net tariff revenue he cited to pay for them is running under $200 billion a year.

Democrats accuse Trump of 'bribing' Americans with $5k dividend
Democrats are condemning President Donald Trump after he pledged to offer $5,000 to every “eligible” American adult after the midterm elections if Republicans maintain control of Congress.

White House to send $500 Obamacare checks to 1M Americans
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a plan to send $500 rebate checks to nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states for Obamacare overcharges.

Supreme Court again rejects Missouri congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday again rejected a Missouri congressional map that would give Republicans an advantage ahead of the midterm elections.  

Trump administration appeals to SCOTUS after judge rules against mail-in ballot rules
The Trump administration appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court once again after U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a preliminary injunction on Friday before the holiday weekend prohibiting the U.S. Postal Service from implementing new mail-in ballot rules intended for election security.

Home sales dip below 4 million; supply hits decade high
U.S. existing-home sales fell 2% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million, the first drop below 4 million since June 2025 even as prices kept climbing, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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VOTER REGISTRATION: The Maricopa County Recorder's Office sent letters to about 150,000 residents to confirm whether their voter registration address matches what is on file with the Arizona Department of Transportation. The Center Square discussed this with the Recorder's Office. By Zachery Schmidt.

9/11 25th ANNIVERSARY: The Center Square will have reporters on the ground in New York City, Washington D.C. and Shanksville, Penn., for live coverage on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. Multiple stories are planned.

WATER, ROADS, FARMS: Critical funding reauthorization bills for American farms, water infrastructure, and transportation infrastructure have taken a backseat as lawmakers focus on midterm election campaigns, risking the possibility that the 119th Congress will fail to pass any of these long-overdue bills. (Therese Boudreaux, Weekend)  

COST-CUTTER BONUSES: A bill long championed by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, would let federal workers keep a cut of the wasteful spending they flag, but congressional scorekeepers say they cannot estimate any savings and peg the budget effect at essentially zero. Paul says the measure gives employees "additional incentive to save taxpayer resources," but experts are split on whether it would work: one calls the likely savings "infinitesimal" in a $7 trillion budget, while another warns cash bonuses could backfire by pushing employees to game the numbers. Introduced every Congress since 2013, the idea has passed the House twice but never become law. (Brett Rowland)

INFLATION REPORT: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its August inflation report on Friday as the U.S. military conflict with Iran continues. (Andrew Rice) 

OHIO ELECTIONS: Two consequential U.S. House races in Ohio will determine whether Republicans keep a majority or Democrats flip the chamber in November (Andrew Rice, weekend)

ALABAMA ELECTION: In a newly redrawn congressional district, Shomari Figures is seeking to keep hold of his seat in Congress now that Republicans are favored to flip the district following middecade redistricting (Andrew Rice, weekend)

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