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How Charlie Kirk’s social media machine rewired a generation’s politics

The 31-year-old activist and provocateur build a modern political organization for the social media age, through the arts of online discourse and discord.

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'I caught out Green Party MP with brutal private jet game - we burst out laughing'

'I caught out Green Party MP with brutal private jet game - we burst out laughing'

about 3 hours ago

LIZZY BUCHAN: 'I was at Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper's side as she visited Kyiv - one thing struck me'

LIZZY BUCHAN: 'I was at Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper's side as she visited Kyiv - one thing struck me'

about 3 hours ago

No 10 questioned Mandelson on Epstein links before appointment

No 10 questioned Mandelson on Epstein links before appointment

about 3 hours ago

Trump praises FBI Director Kash Patel for speedy capture of Charlie Kirk assassin

Trump praises FBI Director Kash Patel for speedy capture of Charlie Kirk assassin

about 4 hours ago

'Speak English, period': GOP bill axes interpreter loophole in citizenship exam

'Speak English, period': GOP bill axes interpreter loophole in citizenship exam

about 4 hours ago

Badenoch accuses Starmer of 'lying to the country' about Peter Mandelson

Badenoch accuses Starmer of 'lying to the country' about Peter Mandelson

about 4 hours ago

BRIDGET PHILLIPSON: 'Divided parties don’t win elections - we can't afford to hand Farage advantage'

BRIDGET PHILLIPSON: 'Divided parties don’t win elections - we can't afford to hand Farage advantage'

about 4 hours ago

Bridget Phillipson issues Labour warning as she prepares campaign launch

Bridget Phillipson issues Labour warning as she prepares campaign launch

about 4 hours ago

First group of injured Palestinian children evacuated from Gaza for NHS treatment

First group of injured Palestinian children evacuated from Gaza for NHS treatment

about 4 hours ago

Fed's Cook claimed second residence as 'vacation home,' undercutting Trump fraud claims

Fed's Cook claimed second residence as 'vacation home,' undercutting Trump fraud claims

about 4 hours ago

Oxford Union’s incoming president to face disciplinary proceedings, society says

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Oxford Union’s incoming president to face disciplinary proceedings, society says

about 5 hours ago

Activists sound alarm on 'deeply troubling' poll showing support for Mamdani's anti-Israel messaging

Activists sound alarm on 'deeply troubling' poll showing support for Mamdani's anti-Israel messaging

about 6 hours ago

Professor slammed for 'despicable behavior' with controverisal reposts on Charlie Kirk

Professor slammed for 'despicable behavior' with controverisal reposts on Charlie Kirk

about 6 hours ago

HARRIET HARMAN: 'I never thought it was a good idea to appoint Peter Mandelson as our Ambassador'

HARRIET HARMAN: 'I never thought it was a good idea to appoint Peter Mandelson as our Ambassador'

about 6 hours ago

Migrant return flights to France set to start next week

Migrant return flights to France set to start next week

about 6 hours ago

With Trump's state visit days away, blame game begins over Mandelson scandal

With Trump's state visit days away, blame game begins over Mandelson scandal

about 6 hours ago

Trump tells NATO members they must move first on Russia sanctions over Ukraine

Trump tells NATO members they must move first on Russia sanctions over Ukraine

about 6 hours ago

First migrants expected to be sent back to France next week under returns deal

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First migrants expected to be sent back to France next week under returns deal

about 7 hours ago

Labour MPs take fight to Reform with 'bread and butter' projects

Labour MPs take fight to Reform with 'bread and butter' projects

about 8 hours ago

Charlie Kirk's widow: 'You have no idea what you have just unleashed'

Charlie Kirk's widow: 'You have no idea what you have just unleashed'

about 8 hours ago

The moment Mark Carney won over Danielle Smith (for now)

The moment Mark Carney won over Danielle Smith (for now)

about 8 hours ago

US woman held by Taliban alongside British couple warns of health concerns

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US woman held by Taliban alongside British couple warns of health concerns

about 9 hours ago

Anti-immigration group and counter-protesters in Falkirk standoff

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Anti-immigration group and counter-protesters in Falkirk standoff

about 9 hours ago

Badenoch accuses Starmer of lying over what he knew when about Mandelson emails

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Badenoch accuses Starmer of lying over what he knew when about Mandelson emails

about 9 hours ago

White House closes week mourning Charlie Kirk, remembering 9/11 terrorist attacks in NY

White House closes week mourning Charlie Kirk, remembering 9/11 terrorist attacks in NY

about 9 hours ago

What's next now that Trump's 'crime emergency' in D.C. has ended? Residents weigh in

What's next now that Trump's 'crime emergency' in D.C. has ended? Residents weigh in

about 10 hours ago

Why reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing has many concerned about the country's future

Why reaction to Charlie Kirk's killing has many concerned about the country's future

about 10 hours ago

Missouri approves Trump-supported redistricting plan that may benefit Republicans

Missouri approves Trump-supported redistricting plan that may benefit Republicans

about 10 hours ago

Latest updates on the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk

Latest updates on the investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk

about 10 hours ago

Week in Politics: Charlie Kirk's assassination; reaction; National Guard to Memphis

Week in Politics: Charlie Kirk's assassination; reaction; National Guard to Memphis

about 10 hours ago

Science is putting a human brain in a robot body and nothing will ever be the same

Science is putting a human brain in a robot body and nothing will ever be the same

about 10 hours ago

Filmmaker, Israeli general on The Road Between Us playing at TIFF and its ‘universal message’

Filmmaker, Israeli general on The Road Between Us playing at TIFF and its ‘universal message’

about 10 hours ago

Could Peter Mandelson be removed from the House of Lords over Epstein ties?

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Could Peter Mandelson be removed from the House of Lords over Epstein ties?

about 11 hours ago

Kash Patel's false start on Charlie Kirk killer draws scrutiny, but FBI nabbed suspect in the end

Kash Patel's false start on Charlie Kirk killer draws scrutiny, but FBI nabbed suspect in the end

about 11 hours ago

Row erupts over £500k donation to Labour amid fears betting taxes will be hiked

Row erupts over £500k donation to Labour amid fears betting taxes will be hiked

about 11 hours ago

More than 1,000 police on the streets for Tommy Robinson rally in London

More than 1,000 police on the streets for Tommy Robinson rally in London

about 11 hours ago

Labour’s Thatcher-lite ‘street-fighter’ tasked with saving Keir Starmer

Labour’s Thatcher-lite ‘street-fighter’ tasked with saving Keir Starmer

about 11 hours ago

People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk

People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk

about 11 hours ago

The California redistricting measure cites Texas, highlighting the partisan stakes

The California redistricting measure cites Texas, highlighting the partisan stakes

about 11 hours ago

Charlie Kirk London vigil: Hundreds pay respects to MAGA influencer as speakers call for ‘war on evil’

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Charlie Kirk London vigil: Hundreds pay respects to MAGA influencer as speakers call for ‘war on evil’

about 12 hours ago

Officials were aware of Mandelson emails to Epstein before Starmer defended him

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Officials were aware of Mandelson emails to Epstein before Starmer defended him

about 12 hours ago

Following Kirk’s assassination, lawmakers react to lethal political climate: 'Violent words precede violent actions'

Following Kirk’s assassination, lawmakers react to lethal political climate: 'Violent words precede violent actions'

about 12 hours ago

California legislature passes bill prohibiting law enforcement from wearing face masks to shield identities

California legislature passes bill prohibiting law enforcement from wearing face masks to shield identities

about 12 hours ago

Ipsos poll: With MPs returning, Carney government has decade-high approval

Ipsos poll: With MPs returning, Carney government has decade-high approval

about 13 hours ago

No 10 frantic over Trump visit as Mandelson scandal leaves Team Starmer flailing

No 10 frantic over Trump visit as Mandelson scandal leaves Team Starmer flailing

about 13 hours ago

Starmer made ‘terrible security error’ with Mandelson, warns ex-MI6 field officer

Starmer made ‘terrible security error’ with Mandelson, warns ex-MI6 field officer

about 13 hours ago

Have Your say: What should Starmer's priority be for the rest of 2025?

Have Your say: What should Starmer's priority be for the rest of 2025?

about 15 hours ago

Hundreds attend Charlie Kirk vigil in London as speakers call for ‘war on evil’

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Hundreds attend Charlie Kirk vigil in London as speakers call for ‘war on evil’

about 16 hours ago

Scots living with drug use help launch magazine to challenge 'overwhelming stigma'

Scots living with drug use help launch magazine to challenge 'overwhelming stigma'

about 16 hours ago

Starmer needs to get a grip now as MPs left 'despondent' after Lord Mandelson firing

Starmer needs to get a grip now as MPs left 'despondent' after Lord Mandelson firing

about 16 hours ago

Starmer defended Mandelson after officials knew about Epstein emails, BBC understands

Starmer defended Mandelson after officials knew about Epstein emails, BBC understands

about 16 hours ago

Connecticut GOP accuses Democratic school board chairman of celebrating Charlie Kirk's murder

Connecticut GOP accuses Democratic school board chairman of celebrating Charlie Kirk's murder

about 19 hours ago

Democratic donors reluctant to give to Biden's presidential library: report

Democratic donors reluctant to give to Biden's presidential library: report

about 19 hours ago

Erika Kirk delivers moving tribute to husband, Charlie: 'I will never let your legacy die'

Erika Kirk delivers moving tribute to husband, Charlie: 'I will never let your legacy die'

about 19 hours ago

Roadwork Britain: How a decision from Boris Johnson is still delaying your commute

Roadwork Britain: How a decision from Boris Johnson is still delaying your commute

about 20 hours ago

How the Italian anthem 'Bella Ciao' is connected to Charlie Kirk's killing

How the Italian anthem 'Bella Ciao' is connected to Charlie Kirk's killing

about 20 hours ago

Starmer under pressure from MPs after Mandelson scandal

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Starmer under pressure from MPs after Mandelson scandal

about 21 hours ago

Judge allows ICE to continue courthouse arrests in New York City following legal challenge

Judge allows ICE to continue courthouse arrests in New York City following legal challenge

about 21 hours ago

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Ammo engravings reveal Kirk assassination motive

Fox News Politics Newsletter: Ammo engravings reveal Kirk assassination motive

about 21 hours ago

Political violence is on the rise in America. What's driving it?

Political violence is on the rise in America. What's driving it?

about 22 hours ago