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House Democrats Clash Over Los Angeles Riots Condemnation

9/30/2025

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Democrats Condemn Riots

A House resolution condemning the June 2025 Los Angeles riots faced opposition from most House Democrats.
Columnist Jerry Shenk criticized Democrats’ reactions to Charlie Kirk's assassination, calling them "evil" and "stupid."
Shenk cited Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's mocking comments about Kirk's death, signaling a double standard.
The piece notes broader implications of political labeling and mutual moral judgments.

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Hannah-Jones Critiques Mourning

Nikole Hannah-Jones criticized public mourning for Charlie Kirk after his assassination as "unsettling," arguing that celebrating his crime and Islam remarks risks mainstreaming bigotry.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt urged Democrats to back a clean continuing resolution to avert a shutdown.
Republicans claim Democrats use the shutdown to push COVID-era tax credits, which they oppose.

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Crockett Challenges Kirk

Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized the House resolution honoring Charlie Kirk publicly.
Crockett's remarks drew backlash from right-wing figures, including Laura Loomer.
She introduced the Free Speech Act of 2025 to curb the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)'s political influence.
The act would bar regulation based on political alignment.
After Kirk's assassination, Jimmy Kimmel's show was temporarily suspended for comments.

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Democrats Condemn Riots

A House resolution condemning the June 2025 Los Angeles riots faced opposition from most House Democrats.
Columnist Jerry Shenk criticized Democrats’ reactions to Charlie Kirk's assassination, calling them "evil" and "stupid."
Shenk cited Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's mocking comments about Kirk's death, signaling a double standard.
The piece notes broader implications of political labeling and mutual moral judgments.

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