This Morning With Gordon Deal This Morning with Gordon Deal September 18, 2025
Sep 18, 2025
A murder charge against Tyler Robinson in the shooting of Charlie Kirk raises intense legal and political discussions. The FBI faces scrutiny during a heated Senate hearing, while worries of a government shutdown loom large, impacting healthcare funding. The fallout of social media comments on workplace free speech sparks debate on corporate reaction. Additionally, insights into cruising dining experiences, inflation rates, and a whimsical stone skimming controversy add to the eclectic mix of current events.
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Suspect Confesses Motive In Kirk Killing
- Tyler Robinson allegedly shot Charlie Kirk at a Utah campus and prosecutors unveiled seven charges including aggravated murder.
- Prosecutors say Robinson told others he "had enough of his hatred" and authorities will seek the death penalty.
Partisan Heat At Patel's Hearing
- FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense, partisan questioning about politicization and leadership during a long Senate Judiciary hearing.
- Patel denied politicizing investigations and defended his handling of sensitive files including those related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Shutdown Risk Rises Over ACA Dispute
- House Republicans proposed a stopgap spending bill that would fund government through mid-November but omits expanded ACA subsidy funding.
- Democrats warned they would withhold support if health care provisions were excluded, raising shutdown risks ahead of October 1.