After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Bumper Crop of Conspiracy Theories

Much of the speculation around the death of the right-wing activist is being promulgated by conspiracy-minded personalities he helped elevate.

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Jimmy Kimmel News Stirs Up Conservative Podcasters

They didn’t like what the host said, but weren’t in agreement on ABC’s handling of the matter.

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With Calls for Retribution Over Kirk, Some See Rise of a ‘Woke Right’

Conservatives have pressed for consequences for those who make negative comments about Charlie Kirk. But a few on the right say they worry about limits on speech.

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In an Era of Deep Polarization, Unity Is Not Trump’s Mission

President Trump does not subscribe to the traditional notion of being president for all Americans.

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How Trump Deflected MAGA’s Wrath Over Epstein, at Least for Now

By tapping into other grievances, President Trump managed to turn one of the most fractious moments for his base into a unifying one.

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Will Conspiracy Theorists Cultivated by Trump Turn on Him Over Epstein?

The fallout of the Epstein case is testing the power the president holds over his most loyal followers, many of whom have broken into open revolt against him.

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Trump and Bondi, Confronted Over Epstein Files, Tell Supporters to Move On

A small but influential cohort of the president’s far-right political coalition spared him their ire but turned with a vengeance on the attorney general and the top officials at the F.B.I.

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Trump Picks a Side on Entering the War in Iran, for Now

Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off.

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As Trump Debates Iran Action, the Meaning of ‘America First’ Is on the Line

As President Trump ponders involving the United States in Israel’s attacks on Iran, the G.O.P. faces a thorny question: What does “America first” really mean?

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Trump’s Base in Uproar Over His Openness to Joining Iran Fight

The president’s supporters are warring over two dueling campaign promises: to steer clear of foreign wars and to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

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