CNN 5 Things Charlie Kirk funeral challenges, Memphis crime crackdown, TikTok deal & more
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Sep 15, 2025 The challenges of securing a high-profile funeral for a conservative activist raise concerns over law enforcement and political tensions. Memphis is considering the controversial deployment of the National Guard amid rising crime rates. A shocking statistic about civilian casualties in Gaza adds to global tensions. Meanwhile, China is probing an American tech giant for anti-monopoly violations, while there’s budding optimism over a potential deal for TikTok's U.S. operations.
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Large-Scale Security At Kirk Memorial
- Charlie Kirk's funeral poses a major public-safety challenge due to expected massive attendance and political prominence.
- Secret Service and joint security planning are underway while registration will be open to the public.
Federal Troops Proposed For Memphis
- President Trump signaled deployment of National Guard and possibly military to crack down on crime in Memphis.
- The potential deployment highlights tensions over federal intervention in cities led by Democrats.
Threat Of New DC Emergency Declaration
- Trump suggested declaring another national emergency for Washington, DC, if local police don't cooperate on immigration enforcement.
- The move would follow an expired emergency declaration and raise federal-local conflict concerns.