Bill Freeman September 17, 2025
In Charlie Kirk Killing, Finger Pointing From Left and Right Began Before the Evidence Was In
Before much was known about the accused, the right and left rushed to blame the other side, fitting a historical pattern.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/us/politics/charlie-kirk-killing-conspiracy-politics.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mk8.uutI.98nNzU1-o7FN&smid=url-share
Opinion | Trump’s Economic Magic Trick Is Coming Undone
The president’s voters wanted to have it both ways. Reality said no.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/opinion/trump-economy-deportation-inflation.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mk8.VTuF.s9DjXqy9cPSb&smid=url-share
F.B.I. Agents Fired by Patel Speak Out on ‘Broken’ Trust
The two agents’ accounts offer an inside view of a bureau buffeted by politics and upheaval, adding to the scrutiny of the F.B.I. director as he prepares to testify to Congress.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/us/politics/kash-patel-fired-fbi-agents.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mU8.M6y1.M7Z0J0iez-3w&smid=url-share
When the night shift comes to Memphis: A political stunt disguised as public safety • Tennessee Lookout
A proposed deployment of the Tennessee National Guard to Memphis is not a response to public safety: It’s a political stunt.
tennesseelookout.com/2025/09/16/when-the-night-shift-comes-to-memphis-a-political-stunt-disguised-as-public-safety
Universities fire teachers for comments on Charlie Kirk's death - Nashville Banner
Firing of university professors over comments about Charlie Kirk's death sparks debate on free speech and political opposition.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/09/16/charlie-kirk-tennessee-universities-marsha-blackburn
Run to the Table 5k — St. Paul's Episcopal Church
www.stpaulsathens.org/run-to-the-table
Playbook: The King and I
www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2025/09/17/the-king-and-i-00567906?nname=playbook&nid=0000014f-1646-d88f-a1cf-5f46b7bd0000&nrid=0000014e-f0ee-dd93-ad7f-f8ef21da0000
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