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People gather before Turning Point USA headquarters in Arizona to pay tributes to Charlie Kirk. Early unverified reports claimed transgender ideation, but major outlets have since walked back their statements upon official clarification. (CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / Getty Images)

WSJ retracts claim in Kirk's shooting

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FBI director Kash Patel (C) stands with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) before speaking at a press conference following the fatal shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University on September 12, 2025 in Orem, Utah. Authorities announced that the suspect who shot and killed Kirk while he was speaking at an event for his "American Comeback Tour" has been apprehended and is in police custody. (Photo by (Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

Suspect didn't refer to trans "ideology"

Garrett Owen
Empty chairs and table in library (Getty Images/Alberto Guglielmi)

Utah bans 13 books from all schools

Nandika Chatterjee
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Pornhub blocks access for all of Utah

Gabriella Ferrigine
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Supporters of transgender youth held a protest in St. Paul, Minnesota on March 6, 2022. (Michael Siluk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

GOP Utah Gov. bans care for trans youth

Jessica Corbett - Common Dreams
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