Kirk's alleged shooter faces death penalty. And, Pritzker concerned for 2026 elections

"Utah state prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who was charged yesterday with aggravated murder in the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Authorities also charged Robinson with firearm counts and multiple obstruction-of-justice charges. The suspect is accused of trying to dispose of the clothes he allegedly wore during the shooting, telling his roommate to delete incriminating messages and not cooperate with investigators working on the case."

"Before his parents convinced him to turn himself in, Robinson implied to them that he'd rather take his own life than go to jail, according to prosecutors. Robinson wore a suicide prevention smock to his first court appearance since he was taken into custody, which he attended remotely. NPR's Tovia Smith tells Up First that the suspect showed no emotion as the judge read the charges against him."

"A text exchange between Robinson and his roommate appears to show the accused confessing to the deadly shooting. The roommate doesn't appear to have any advance knowledge of the shooting. Prosecutors say Robinson's parents reported that their son recently shifted politically to the left and began focusing on trans rights after he started dating his roommate, who authorities say is a biological male transitioning to female."

Utah prosecutors seek the death penalty for 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder in the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Authorities also charged Robinson with firearm counts and multiple obstruction-of-justice charges. Prosecutors allege Robinson tried to dispose of clothing, told his roommate to delete incriminating messages and instructed noncooperation with investigators. Robinson implied to his parents he preferred suicide over jail and wore a suicide-prevention smock at a remote first court appearance, showing no emotion as charges were read. Texts appear to show a confession, and prosecutors report a recent political shift tied to a roommate relationship. Separately, President Trump is on a second state visit to the U.K., meeting the royal family and focusing on foreign policy.

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