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‘Sheer Chaos’: How the Ryan Routh Trial Unfolded

Jacob Burg describes one of the most shocking moments of his career—defendant Ryan Routh suddenly tried to stab himself with a pen, after he was found guilty in his trial over the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. Also, the Supreme Court is set to return in October. Our court reporter Sam Dorman tells us which cases to look out for—including the upcoming hearing on Trump’s firing of top government officials. Related Reports: * Ryan Routh Tries to Stab Himself After Guilty Verdict in Trump Assassination Attempt Trial (Read [https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/jury-finds-ryan-routh-guilty-of-attempting-to-assassinate-trump-5918805]) * As Supreme Court Set to Return, What to Expect in Trump Cases (Read [https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/as-supreme-court-set-to-return-what-to-expect-in-trump-cases-5913105]) Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com [http://theepochtimes.com]

Patel's Heated Testimony Over Charlie Kirk Assassination; How 'Utah Paradise' is Showing Compassion for Suspect's Family

FBI director Kash Patel faced tense questioning on Capitol Hill over the Charlie Kirk investigation. Nathan Worcester recaps Patel’s testimony and reports on heightened security on the Hill, amid increasing concerns about political violence. Over in Utah, our political reporter Janice Hisle describes the show of compassion in the alleged suspect's Utah community, where neighbors are uniting in faith to support the Robinson family. Related Reports: * FBI Director Wraps up Two Days of Testimony Before Congress (Read [https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/fbi-director-testifies-in-wake-of-kirk-assassination-5915764]) * Radicalization of Suspected Charlie Kirk Assassin a Key Focus (Read [https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/radicalization-of-suspected-charlie-kirk-assassin-a-key-focus-5915830]) * In the Neighborhood of Kirk’s Alleged Assassin, Religious Faith Steadies Rattled Residents (Read [https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/in-the-neighborhood-of-kirks-alleged-assassin-religious-faith-steadies-rattled-residents-5915667]) Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com [http://theepochtimes.com]

Ryan Routh Trial Begins as Nation Grapples With Increasing Political Violence

Our national politics reporter, T.J. Muscaro, walks us through the timeline of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and what happened immediately after. The following day, the trial for Ryan Wesley Routh began. Routh, who is representing himself, is charged with the Sept. 15, 2024, attempted assassination of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. Jacob Burg describes Routh’s bizarre opening argument. Sam Dorman ties the two events together with Justice Amy Coney Barrett's highly anticipated new book, "Listening to the Law," which calls for respect as political violence rocks the nation. Related Reports: * How the Assassination of Charlie Kirk Unfolded (Read [https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/how-the-assassination-of-charlie-kirk-unfolded-5913889]) * Ryan Routh, DOJ Offer Opening Arguments in Trump Assassination Attempt Trial (Read [https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/ryan-routh-doj-offer-opening-arguments-in-trump-assassination-attempt-trial-5913696]) * Tragedy in Utah (Read [https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/tragedy-in-utah-5913533]) Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com [http://theepochtimes.com]

Charlie Kirk Assassination: Reactions on the Ground in Utah and Implications for American Politics

Nathan Worcester reports from Orem, Utah, where supporters gathered for a candlelight vigil held in honor of Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator who was shot and killed at a college campus event on Sept. 10. Nathan is joined by Sam Dorman to discuss the possible implications on free speech and political debate, and whether Kirk’s death could end up being a watershed moment in American politics. Related Reports: * Candlelight Vigil Honors Kirk in Orem (Read [https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/charlie-kirk-shot-during-event-at-university-5913179#MjAyNS0wOS0xMVQyMTozNV8xNTI4Njg%3D]) * Witness Recounts the Shot, Chaotic Aftermath (Read [https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/charlie-kirk-shot-during-event-at-university-5913179#MjAyNS0wOS0xMVQxNzo1M18xNTI4Njg%3D]) References: * UnHerd Poll: Third of US students say violence is an acceptable response to speech (Read [https://unherd.com/newsroom/third-of-us-students-say-violence-is-acceptable-response-to-speech/?lang=us]) Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com [http://theepochtimes.com]

Reaching Peace: The Missed Nuance of the Russia-Ukraine War | Andrew Day

Andrew Day, senior editor of The American Conservative, joins our congressional reporter Nathan Worcester for an interview on the biggest topics from the 2025 National Conservatism Conference in Washington—from Europe delaying peace in the Russia-Ukraine war to U.S. President Donald Trump’s Israel policy. Related Reports: * 6 Takeaways From Trump’s Meetings With Zelenskyy, European Leaders (Read [https://www.theepochtimes.com/article/6-takeaways-from-trumps-meetings-with-zelenskyy-european-leaders-5902823]) Want to support independent journalism? Consider becoming a subscriber. Go to theepochtimes.com [http://theepochtimes.com]