From Charlie Kirk's upcoming memorial service including several high-profile conservative figures, including President Trump, to the alleged assassin negotiating a ‘gentle’ surrender, and a Phoenix man claiming to be a martyr for Kirk, here are your top stories for September 18, 2025.

1. Trump confirms he'll attend Charlie Kirk's funeral: What we know

At a joint news conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, President Donald Trump said he would be attending "a service on Sunday" to "celebrate Charlie."

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Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby said he received a call from a former law enforcement friend telling him Tyler Robinson, 22, was the shooter. Robinson reportedly had suicidal thoughts but was convinced by his parents not to harm himself.

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