The political fallout has already begun from the assassination of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The 31-year-old was shot dead in front of thousands while speaking at Utah Valley University. Now there are serious concerns that this shooting will only spark more political violence and deeper divisions within the US.

In this episode of The Briefing, US Politics Expert John Barron joins Natarsha Belling to unpack who Charlie Kirk was and the implications this latest political assassination will have on a divided America.

Headlines: Julie Bishop has broken her silence over bullying and harassment allegations, Opposition leader Sussan Ley has apologised to the Australian Indian community, and Prince Harry has met with King Charles.

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Who’s to blame for Charlie Kirk assassination? + Julie Bishop denies bullying