Tyler Robinson, the suspect arrested in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk, admitted to his father that he was the person in photos released by authorities, according to federal law enforcement sources cited by CBS News. Robinson's father urged him to surrender, but the suspect stated he would prefer to commit suicide rather than turn himself in, the sources added. This development, reported by CBS News within the past hour, follows earlier statements from Utah Governor Spencer Cox and the FBI indicating Robinson's alleged antifascist motives, evidenced by bullet engravings. Discord has also stated that Robinson did not use their platform in relation to the murder plot, contradicting some online claims. Reports of a coordinated misinformation effort to falsely label Robinson as a far-right Trump supporter persist, with a large X account sharing a doctored image of him wearing a Trump shirt, which gained significant traction. Robinson's father's affiliation with the Washington County Sheriff's Office has been officially denied, contrary to some online assertions. In unrelated news, the Missouri state Senate's passage of its new congressional map is facing a potential referendum drive, which could delay its finalization. Separately, former Representative Yadira Caraveo has withdrawn from the race for Colorado's 8th Congressional District. A U.S. Secret Service agent remains on administrative leave for negative comments made on Facebook concerning Kirk's assassination, and Kash Patel posted a tribute to Kirk on X.
